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CM Siddaramaiah cautions against divisive forces

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has cautioned people against vested interests which were trying to divide people based on religion and caste by sowing seeds of vengeance and hatred. He was inaugurating the South India convention of Muslim religious heads ‘Aluad-E-Gouse-E-Azam Conference’ at Dargah Hazrat Badshah Peeran of Pale village on the…

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

I Saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 With A Greek Grandmother, And Here's How It Went

I decided to head to the theater with a Greek grandmother to go see My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - and it was certainly an experience. Let's talk about it.

Cinemablend · Dec 4, 2023

NMC logo must be religion neutral: doctors

IMA: Strongly objects to NMC's new logo depicting Hindu deity; calls for adoption of religion-neutral emblem; urges Central Govt. to recast NMC & restore logo.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

Teachers glorified in all religions: Prince of Arcot

Nawab Abdul Ali praised teaching as a noble profession, citing its importance in Islam and the Holy Quran. He was the chief guest at MEASI College of Education's 15th Graduation Day, awarding degrees to new graduates. Imthiaz Pasha, Elias Sait, and K. Uma Maheshwari also attended.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

‘Saint-poet Kanakadasa fought illiteracy, inequality in society’

CM Siddaramaiah lauds Kanakadasa for advocating human love above caste, community & religion. He inaugurated 536th Kanaka Jayanti in Haveri & released a children's novel. Kumbhabhisheka of 4 deities performed. Event attended by religious leaders & politicians to promote egalitarian society.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Māori atheism on the rise: the legacy of colonisation is driving a decline in traditional Christian beliefs

Religious beliefs among Māori have shifted significantly over the past two decades.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

Science communicators need to stop telling everybody the universe is a meaningless void

The scientific worldview has made great contributions to humanity’s flourishing. But, as science advances into territory once firmly held by religion – attempting to answer questions about the origins of the universe, life and consciousness – science communication often paints a fairly pessimistic picture of the world.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

"Protecting People from Their Own Religious Communities: Jane Doe in Church and State,"

a new article of mine, is now available at the Journal of Law & Religion.

Reason · Nov 28, 2023

VHP demands de-registration of parties for promising religious quota

VHP urges EC to cancel registration of BRS, Congress and Majlis parties for violating constitutional principles by promising religion-based reservations. VHP claims this undermines sanctity of Constitution and is against ethos of secular and inclusive society.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

‘There is no greater religion in the country than the Constitution’

Celebrating Constitution Day, Prof. Vidyasagar said it empowers people to live with dignity and without discrimination. He urged students to use their voting right wisely and not exchange it for money. The event began with a collective reading of the Preamble, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution in India.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023