No, Vir Sanghvi, the Uniform Civil Code has nothing to do with ‘secular liberals’ Listen to this story here. Newslaundry · Jun 3, 2022
Australia marks Jubilee – then starts thinking about becoming a republic 'Each and every Australian, no matter their background, birthplace, gender or religion, should be able to aspire to be our nation’s head of state' Wales Online · Jun 3, 2022
‘Theocratic’ US abortion bans will violate religious liberty, faith leaders say The anti-abortion side has monopolized arguments based on religion. But some say their faith supports the right to choose The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2022
Rangers fan in £80k job loss discrimination battle says Ibrox side are his 'religion' In a landmark tribunal, Eddie McClung has claimed that supporting the Light Blues is a 'philosophical belief' and said: "I don't go to church. I go to Rangers. It's a belief to me." Glasgow Live · Jun 2, 2022
Online abuse against women is rife, but some women suffer more – and we need to step up for them Women online suffer a disproportionate amount of harm and abuse, but it isn’t all based on their gender. This “cyber violence” is also shaped by a range of other intersecting factors such as race, religion, class, caste and disability. The Conversation · Jun 2, 2022
‘Hindutva pop’: The singers producing anti-Muslim music in India Behind rising Islamophobia in India lies a network of right-wing artists composing songs played during hate campaigns. Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2022
How the role and visibility of chaplains changed over the past century The COVID-19 pandemic brought new attention to the work of chaplains. The Conversation · Jun 1, 2022
Supreme Court decisions due soon on abortion, guns, religion and climate change WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is heading into the final weeks of a term that may reveal the full impact of its newly dominant conservative bloc. Los Angeles Times · May 31, 2022
Buddhism's future called into question 'Many of the new generation do not believe in Buddhism because of some monks' inappropriate conduct." Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022
‘Need special law to curb honour killings’ HYDERABAD: Decrying the failure of the official machinery in protecting young couples who crossed the barriers of caste and religion to enter into wedlock of their choice, scores of voices are now seeking a special law to curb honour killings. The Times of India · May 29, 2022
Caste & religion shouldn’t come in the way of healthcare: President Ram Nath Kovind BHOPAL: Gender, caste, regionalism or religion should not come in the way of healthcare and treatment, President Ramnath Kovind said in Bhopal on Saturday. The Times of India · May 28, 2022
The 'sonnenrad' used in shooters' manifestos: a spiritual symbol of hate Just before the supermarket shooting that killed 10 people on May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, New York, the suspected terrorist posted a manifesto online. The top is adorned with a “sonnenrad,” or “black sun,” an old Nordic symbol. The Conversation · May 27, 2022
Rivalry or religion, why was Aiden McGeady booed for choosing Ireland over Scotland? WHEN I was young, and a fan without a laptop, I would frequently boo Aiden McGeady when he played against my team. Neil Lennon too. And Barry… The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2022
Nationalist Congress Party lists eight 'failures' of Narendra Modi government "In these eight years of Modi misrule the country has lost a lot. The RSS ideology has ruined communal harmony of the country. Religion & ethnicity are ruling over science & equality," Maharashtra NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase alleged. The Hindu · May 26, 2022
Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2022 Six convicted for harassing French teenager over anti-Islam rant A French court convicted six people on Tuesday for harassing a teenager online over her anti-Islam videos in a case that sparked debate about freedom of expression, blasphemy, religion and hate speech in France.
Bangkok Post · May 24, 2022 Deep in the paradox In Cairo, a religious student at the prestigious Al-Azhar Islamic University is recruited by secret police to infiltrate a Muslim Brotherhood cell. In Mashad, a holy city in Iran, a serial killer prowls a seedy suburb and strangles head-scarfed prostitutes. In the first film, bloodlust officials torture dissidents with abandon.…
Daily Mirror · May 23, 2022 What religion are the Kardashians as Kourtney marries Travis Barker in Italian ceremony Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have had a third lavish wedding ceremony, this time in Italy. The pair’s Dolce & Gabbana wedding featured a lot of religious iconographies, leading to questions about their faith
The Times of India · May 20, 2022 Ayurvedic doctor booked for rape Bhopal: An ayurvedic (BAMS) doctor was booked for allegedly raping a 31-year-old physiotherapist and pressurising her for religious conversion for marriage. The incident was reported at Ashoka Garden police station on Wednesday. A rape case under relevant sections of IPC and Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act-2021 was registered against…
The Times of India · May 20, 2022 Don’t fall into opposition trap and get diverted from main issues: PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: PM Modi asked BJP leaders not to “fall in the trap” of some political parties which have an “ecosystem” to divert the country’s attention from main matters. “For own benefit, these political parties try to poison the society on issues... they try to instigate in the name of…
The Conversation · May 20, 2022 The US Civil War drastically reshaped how Americans deal with death – will the pandemic? More than 1 million people living in the United States have died of COVID-19 during the past two years.
Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022 Q&A: Talking God, science and religion with theoretical physicist Frank Wilczek Frank Wilczek has a special fondness for rainbows.
Reuters · May 19, 2022 In Mexico, a decade of images shows Mennonites' traditions frozen in time The Mennonite community in Chihuahua, Mexico, can trace its roots as far back as a century ago, when the first such settlers came seeking ideal farming land, isolation from the outside world and the preservation of their religion.
The Hindu · May 18, 2022 Thirumavalavan calls for songs on Dalit-Buddhist tradition Move to counter claims made by Hindutva groups relating to religion and culture, says VCK general secretary
The Hindu · May 16, 2022 Lingayat organisations should be free from politics, says seer Community leaders should avoid politicians: Sri Tontada Siddarama Swami
Reuters · May 16, 2022 Churches condemn Israeli police charge at Al Jazeera reporter's funeral An organisation representing 12 Christian denominations on Monday condemned an Israeli riot police charge at the funeral of a Palestinian Christian Al Jazeera journalist, describing the actions as a violation of freedom of religion.