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India communal violence
Indian Court Acquits All Accused in the 1992 Destruction of a 16th Century Mosque
By Abhijnan Rej
The contentious Ayodhya verdict is likely to further aggravate Hindu-Muslim relations in India.
How India’s Elite Competition Poisoned the Internet
By Pallavi Shahi
Ever wonder why India has so many internet shutdowns? It’s because, to an increasing degree, online discourse is being used to incite real-world violence.
The Battles That Can Cost South Asia the War Against COVID-19
By Said Sabir Ibrahimi and Syed Mafiz Kamal
Communal tensions, misinformation, and poverty: across South Asia, governments are facing similar issues in their COVID-19 responses.
The Islamic State’s Increasing Focus on India
By Saurav Sarkar
Amid religious polarization in India, Islamic State is renewing efforts to expand its presence in the country.
India’s Assault on Muslims Is Rooted in Economic Incompetence
By Shruti Rajagopalan
Modi is solidifying his core Hindu base because, with his economic record, he cannot count on support from a broader constituency.
Delhi: The Anatomy of a Riot
By Soma Basu
Communal violence killed 25 in New Delhi. How did it come to this?
Is India Still a Rising Superpower?
By Muhsin Puthan
India’s international relations have become a hostage to its own domestic political and social chaos.
A Poetic Protest Against Lynchings of Muslims in India
By Vishal Arora
A Muslim poet protests against the recent violence inflicted on her community.
Freedom and Fear: India and Pakistan at 70
By Pippa Virdee
70 years later, the neighbors and rivals still struggle with the “unfinished business of partition.”
Inside the Mind of a Hindu Nationalist
By Vishal Arora and Parul Abrol
A Hindu nationalist foot soldier shares his worldview.
Kandhamal’s Christian Widows Still Await Closure
By Vishal Arora and Parul Abrol
Their husbands were murdered in attacks on Christians in 2008, but justice has yet to be done.
5 Myths Behind India’s Communal Violence
By Vishal Arora
Ram Puniyani debunks 5 misconceptions that drive violence against religious minorities.