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Hinduism
India's Ram Mandir Controversy Gains New Relevance. What Are the Stakes?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Should the Ram Mandir be built?
Steve Bannon, Dharma Warrior: Hindu Scriptures and the Worldview of Trump's Chief Ideologue
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Steve Bannon's appreciation for the Bhagavad Gita makes more sense than you might think.
The Plight of Pakistan's Hindu Community
By Umair Jamal
Pakistan’s approach of defining its nationalism in opposition to India has aggravated the plight of Hindus.
South Asia or India: An Old Debate Resurfaces in California
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Should the subcontinent be referred to South Asia or India, especially in the historical sense?
India: Storming the Temple of Saturn
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Forced to abandon its tradition, a famous Indian temple opened its gates to women.
The Dry Laws of India
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Alcohol prohibition is on the rise in India.
Nepal’s Mortal Goddesses
By Roshni Kapur
Goddesses usually exist in the spiritual realm. Not in Nepal.
Hindu Marriages Will Be Legitimized in Pakistan
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Pakistan’s Hindus will soon finally have a law that legitimizes their marriages.
Hindu Extremists Creep Ahead in India
By Sanjay Kumar
Recent attacks against rationalists, free-thinkers, and secularists are a cause for immense concern.
Tough Times in Indian Politics for the BJP and the Congress
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Both major Indian political parties have run into major stumbling blocks. Which will emerge on top?
'Not Indian Enough': Bobby Jindal, Heritage, and Politics
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
U.S. politicians Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley offer two different models for immigrant assimilation.
International Yoga Day: A New Politics of Knowledge?
By Rajni Bakshi
The global popularity of yoga is not just about India's cultural resurgence.