Interview with R. Seshasayee, corporate honcho-turned-novelist The industry veteran says he wanted to question the stereotyping of art and religion with his book ‘The Dance of Faith’ The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022
Cuban priestesses defy religious patriarchy HAVANA: First, they defied the male dominion over the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion by being secretly ordained. Then, they shocked the patriarchy by performing a ritual long considered the exclusive preserve of men. Bangkok Post · Oct 7, 2022
Louis CK review – sordid, cynical and queasy comedy The standup returns to the UK with a set on morality, sex and religion that often excels but also stalls with casual misanthropy The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022
How believers in China keep the faith under Xi Jinping's watchful eye China is a communist and atheist state but religious belief and practice continue under the watchful eye of President Xi Jinping and the Party. ABC News · Oct 3, 2022
‘Should you tell a dying child the truth?’ The agonising dilemma at the heart of The Doctor Robert Icke’s latest play turns on a question that lays bare the tensions between science, religion and identity The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022
Having potatoes, sabudana during Navratri fasting? Here's what expert recommends As the navratri festivity has begun, so has the shift from regular food to traditional food. Many Hindu households have started navratri celebrations. The nine day long festival is a reverence to feminine power, Shakti, in Hindu religion. The Times of India · Oct 2, 2022
As Iranian women protest hijab rules, here are some of the strictest clothing laws around the world The death of a young woman detained by morality police in Iran has sparked protests across the globe. But there are other countries that impose strict rules on the way both men and women can dress in public, and it's not always about religion. ABC News · Oct 1, 2022
Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city’s first mosque The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
Tamil Nadu rolls out fresh guidelines for issuing legal heir certificates They will be in a common format applicable to everyone without any difference on the basis of religion or gender The Hindu · Sep 30, 2022
VCK seeks support from DMK, MDMK and Congress for demonstration against RSS march We want to show the unity of working classes against those who use religion to divide the masses through this human chain demonstration for social harmony, says party founder Thol. Thirumavalavan The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022
Iran protests: majority of people reject compulsory hijab and an Islamic regime, surveys find A young woman’s death in custody in Iran on September 16 has sparked nationwide protests. Mahsa Amini’s fatal injuries resulted from an arrest and beating by the country’s hijab police, which enforces the mandatory and “correct” way of wearing the hijab. The protesters have caught the world’s attention by chanting… The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022
Shania Twain recalls ‘sour’ argument with Oprah Winfrey about religion: ‘There was no room for debate’ ‘You know how everyone always says never talk about politics or religion? It just wasn’t debatable,’ singer recalled The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Religion is shaping Brazil's presidential election – but its evangelicals aren't the same as America's With one week to go before Brazil’s presidential election, the two front-runners are battling for the religious vote. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2022
Inverse · Sep 26, 2022 'House of the Dragon' makes the darkest 'Game of Thrones' plotline even darker A familiar force is at work in 'House of the Dragon.' Episode 6 reveals the powers (and limits) and religion in Westeros.
Miami Herald · Sep 26, 2022 Editorial: As Florida’s DeSantis roars ‘Onward, Christian soldiers!’ Democrats must get real about religion Is America a Christian nation?
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 25, 2022 American values are clearly outlined in our Constitution It seems some people are now claiming that maybe these freedoms extend only to those of the “approved religion.”
The Conversation · Sep 25, 2022 Did the Morrison government change the relationship between religion and politics in Australia? The ABC recently reported on the “infiltration” of Liberal Party branches in regional Victoria by Pentecostals, on a mission to influence Liberal Party positions on so-called morality issues such as abortion and LGBTIQ+ rights.
The Times of India · Sep 24, 2022 Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests six PFI members from Meerut, Varanasi LUCKNOW: The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the UP Police on Saturday arrested six members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) from Varanasi and Meerut under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and for promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion.
The Times of India · Sep 24, 2022 Navratri colours 2022: Know the colour for each day of the Shardiya Navratri Navratri is a Hindu festival that is celebrated twice a year in the country – during the month of Chaitra and Sharad. The festival of Navratri holds special importance in Hindu mythology. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show all over the country. The Shardiya Navratri is celebrated…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 24, 2022 Egypt’s Grand Mufti to Asharq Al-Awsat: Religious Discourse in Saudi Arabia Keeps Up with the Times Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam has affirmed that “religious discourse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by a set of qualities that fit the era.” According to Allam, Saudi Arabia is offering solutions to everything that concerns modern-day Muslims in the matter of their religion. “Religious discourse…
Newslaundry · Sep 24, 2022 Hafta letters: Bharat Jodo Yatra, incorrect lyrics, letters for Mehraj I wanted to highlight the news outlet rest of world (restofworld.org) for their excellent articles. They report interesting tech stories from around the world primarily focusing on low income nations.
The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022 We are living in constant fear of state: Kapil Sibal Talking about the "use of religion as a weapon", Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said that even though it was happening all over the world, "India is an excessive example of the use of religion"
The Conversation · Sep 23, 2022 Northern Ireland census shows more Catholics than Protestants -- a political scientist on what this really means The results of the 2021 Northern Ireland census have been released and they show that 42.3% of the population identify as Catholic and 37.3% as Protestant or other Christian. The census included a supplementary question asking respondents – whether they were in fact religious or not – in which religion…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022 Non-religious are hardline, easygoing or spiritual, says UK thinktank Theos study comes as new census data expected to show increase in those describing themselves as non-religious