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Once a Fringe Ideology, Hindu Nationalism is Now Mainstream, Thanks to Modi

Once a Fringe Ideology, Hindu Nationalism is Now Mainstream, Thanks to Modi

By Krutika Pathi and Sheikh Saaliq
Modi has made Hindu nationalism acceptable, even desirable, to a nation of 1.4 billion that for decades prided itself on pluralism and secularism.

Saffron Dawn: Modi’s BJP and Hindutva Politics

Saffron Dawn: Modi’s BJP and Hindutva Politics

By Tushar Shetty
Join us in the lead up to the Great Indian Election as we explore Narendra Modi’s BJP, and what made it the dominant force in Indian politics.
How India Betrayed Mahatma Gandhi

How India Betrayed Mahatma Gandhi

By Safa Ahmed
The ideology of Gandhi’s assassin is now mainstream in the country, while Gandhi himself has been demonized for promoting Hindu-Muslim unity. 

The Politicization of the Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony

The Politicization of the Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony

By Rashad Khan
Opposition parties and Hindu religious leaders alike have questioned what role a prime minister has in consecrating an idol.

Domino Effect: Can 2023 State Elections Upset the Modi Machine in 2024?

Domino Effect: Can 2023 State Elections Upset the Modi Machine in 2024?

By Nikhil Sehra
India's state elections don’t usually foretell national polls, but this time around, many will be looking for signs of a winning strategy.

Making Sense of Hindutva

Making Sense of Hindutva

By Devdutt Pattanaik
Hindutva may have proclaimed the supremacy of all things traditional, but it makes no room for diversity, dynamism, dilemmas, and doubt. Such has never been the only Indian way.

Why is Modi Scared of INDIA?

Why is Modi Scared of INDIA?

By Ashutosh
The name of the opposition alliance is a bold announcement that the BJP/RSS can’t claim India as their own as they are opposed to the very idea itself.
Is Hindutva Justifying al-Qaida’s Ghazwa-e-Hind Narrative?

Is Hindutva Justifying al-Qaida’s Ghazwa-e-Hind Narrative?

By Shafi Md Mostofa
The jihadist group is attacking Hindutva aggression in India in its publications.

How Gujarat’s Khambhat Became a Hotspot for Anti-Muslim Hate

How Gujarat’s Khambhat Became a Hotspot for Anti-Muslim Hate

By Tarushi Aswani
The communal violence of April 2022 was more the norm than the exception in the city of Khambhat.

The Uniform Civil Code Bill in India: What’s at Stake?

The Uniform Civil Code Bill in India: What’s at Stake?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
It is a controversial issue in Indian politics as minorities and opposition parties see it as a vehicle for Hindu majoritarianism.

India’s Hindutva Proponents and Zionist Israel: Strange Bedfellows

India’s Hindutva Proponents and Zionist Israel: Strange Bedfellows

By Kavita Chowdhury
Although they share a strong affinity in outlook, goals, and methods, Hindutva ideologues were also fanboys of Adolf Hitler.
Religious Polarization in India Seeping into US Diaspora

Religious Polarization in India Seeping into US Diaspora

By Deepa Bharath and Mariam Fam
Indian Americans from diverse faith backgrounds have peacefully lived side by side for several decades but that is now changing.

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