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Religion in India
A New Religion in India? Karnataka's Lingayats Seek Recognition
By Priyanka Borpujari
The state government of Karnataka has granted a separate religion tag to the Lingayats.
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Love in the Time of Patriarchy: 'Love Jihad' in India
February 09, 2018
Love in the Time of Patriarchy: 'Love Jihad' in India
The murder of 23-year-old photographer Ankit Saxena reveals India’s dirty underbelly of religious and caste intolerance.
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Love in the Time of Patriarchy: 'Love Jihad' in India
The Gurmeet Ram Rahim Case: Indian Holy Men Do Not Levitate Above Law
August 26, 2017
The Gurmeet Ram Rahim Case: Indian Holy Men Do Not Levitate Above Law
Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s story -- and the final verdict -- shows India’s resolve to deal with the unruly holy men.
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The Gurmeet Ram Rahim Case: Indian Holy Men Do Not Levitate Above Law
Modi's New Mantra: 'If You're Not With Me, You're Anti-National'
February 18, 2016
Modi's New Mantra: 'If You're Not With Me, You're Anti-National'
Will I be called anti national, Mr. Prime Minister, for expressing my dissent against your government?
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Modi's New Mantra: 'If You're Not With Me, You're Anti-National'
Murdered Over Beef? Muslims Are Under Siege in India
October 08, 2015
Murdered Over Beef? Muslims Are Under Siege in India
A recent murder shows that for all the talk, India is still plagued by religious tension.
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Murdered Over Beef? Muslims Are Under Siege in India
International Yoga Day Sparks Controversy in India
June 20, 2015
International Yoga Day Sparks Controversy in India
The Indian government's push to spread yoga has invited controversy.
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International Yoga Day Sparks Controversy in India
India's Growing Muslim Population: A Political Challenge?
May 01, 2015
India's Growing Muslim Population: A Political Challenge?
India’s Muslim community will become the world’s biggest by midcentury, according to a new study.
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India's Growing Muslim Population: A Political Challenge?
How to Approach Religion in the 21st Century: Lessons from India’s Traditions
March 06, 2015
How to Approach Religion in the 21st Century: Lessons from India’s Traditions
India's religious traditions bear incredible relevance for contemporary approaches to religion and religious diversity.
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How to Approach Religion in the 21st Century: Lessons from India’s Traditions
Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
February 20, 2015
Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech is a step in the right direction.
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Modi's Speech on Religious Freedom: Too Little, Too Late?
India’s Christians Echo Obama’s Remarks on Tolerance
February 06, 2015
India’s Christians Echo Obama’s Remarks on Tolerance
Indian Christians are coming together to protest the government's silence on religious attacks against their community.
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India’s Christians Echo Obama’s Remarks on Tolerance
The Emergence of a New Hinduism
January 29, 2015
The Emergence of a New Hinduism
India is changing fast, and Hinduism is keeping up.
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The Emergence of a New Hinduism
India's BJP Struggles Between Development and Religion
December 20, 2014
India's BJP Struggles Between Development and Religion
Religious issues are coming back to the forefront in Indian politics.
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India's BJP Struggles Between Development and Religion
Uttarakhand Tragedy: Religious Tourism and Overdevelopment
July 18, 2013
Uttarakhand Tragedy: Religious Tourism and Overdevelopment
Runaway development and a surge in religious tourism exacerbated the damage caused by the recent floods.
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Uttarakhand Tragedy: Religious Tourism and Overdevelopment
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Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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