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Guarantee schemes inspired by Basavanna’s egalitarian concept, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah celebrates Basava Jayanti, lauds Basavanna's ideals of casteless society. He says govt's guarantee schemes inspired by Basavanna's values and idealism. He spoke of Vishwa Manava and Dr. Ambedkar's views on equality. Govt schemes benefit all, irrespective of caste or religion. CM urges to practice Basavanna's ideals to establish…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Experts: SCOTUS biased toward Christians

Right-wing plot to limit the freedoms of groups of Americans of whom they disapprove comes to fruition

Salon · Oct 6, 2023

National unity, a three-dimensional view

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Nonreligious struggle to find their voice and place in Indian society and politics

Nones, or those unaffiliated with religion in India, account for less than 1% in a nation of 1.4 billion

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Nearly 80% of Italians say they are Catholic. But few regularly go to church

In Italy, centuries-old churches dot the landscape, sanctuaries and processions draw crowds, and nearly 80% of the population profess themselves Catholic

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

In the pope’s homeland, more Argentines are seeking spiritual answers beyond the church

In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

America's nonreligious are a growing, diverse phenomenon. They really don't like organized religion

Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Highlights from AP-NORC poll about the religiously unaffiliated in the US

Thirty percent of Americans don’t identify with a religious group — but not all of them are atheists or agnostics

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

Controversy Over New "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain US Congressional Caucus"

From Prof. Howard Friedman (Religion Clause): Last week, Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar announced formation of the 28-member "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain US Congressional Caucus." According to India West Journal: "The group will address cultural misunderstandings, promote interfaith dialogue and harmony, and support initiatives to promote the well-being, education, and empowerment…

Reason · Oct 4, 2023

From fasting to pregame prayers: how religion shapes the NBA

Christians, Muslims and Jews have starred in the league. But even those without a faith can benefit from spiritual practice

The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2023