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Virus Lockdown Changes How Hindus Celebrate Holy Period

Virus Lockdown Changes How Hindus Celebrate Holy Period

By Associated Press
Devout Hindus are adapting to religious practice under lockdown.

From Vietnam to South Korea: Muhammad Ali and Conscientious Objectors Today

From Vietnam to South Korea: Muhammad Ali and Conscientious Objectors Today

By Ashfaq Khalfan
As the world mourns Muhammad Ali, South Korea continues to imprison hundreds of conscientious objectors.
Religion in U.S. Foreign Policy: Implications for Asia

Religion in U.S. Foreign Policy: Implications for Asia

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Robert W. Hefner

Banding for Blasphemy: Mumtaz Qadri and Pakistan's Barelvis

Banding for Blasphemy: Mumtaz Qadri and Pakistan's Barelvis

By Farhat Haq
The Barelvis are generally seen as moderate Muslims, but Mumtaz Qadri's execution might change that.

The Quran, As Seen by the Muslims

The Quran, As Seen by the Muslims

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Discovering how most Muslims see their holy book means treading between the two extremes of radical Islam and liberal Western scholarship.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

How South Asia Will Save Global Islam

How South Asia Will Save Global Islam

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The South Asian traditions of Islam offer a compelling alternative to the religion's practice in the Middle East.

The Oracles of Malabar

The Oracles of Malabar

By Sugato Mukherjee
Theyyam is a vibrant folk religion from Kerala, India.
'Not Indian Enough': Bobby Jindal, Heritage, and Politics

'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.

Tajikistan Considers Ban on Arabic Names

Tajikistan Considers Ban on Arabic Names

By Catherine Putz
Things could get awkward with a president whose name is derived from that of the fourth caliph, Imam Ali.

India's Growing Muslim Population: A Political Challenge?

India's Growing Muslim Population: A Political Challenge?

By Jack Detsch
India’s Muslim community will become the world’s biggest by midcentury, according to a new study.

Reductio Ad Hitlerum: Who Does the Swastika Belong To?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
George Washington University is showing us why the West needs to come to terms with the eastern origins of the Swastika.
Exploring the Indus Valley's Secrets

Exploring the Indus Valley's Secrets

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The oldest archaeologically attested civilization in South Asia continues to charm the world.

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