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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicBloodless Bakrid

Topic: Bloodless Bakrid

Law doesn’t ban Bakrid sacrifice, but politics thrives on pretending it does

An impression is created that Bakrid sacrifice doesn't merely symbolise the violent nature of Islam—which inevitably 'hurts non-violent Hindu sentiments'—but it also crosses the acceptable boundaries of law.

Bakrid needs a makeover. India’s poor need laptops & AC, not gift of meat

Now that people don’t really look forward to a gift of meat from a wealthy neighbour, does the purported rationale of feeding the poor still validate animal sacrifice?

Bloodless Bakrid or crackerless Diwali – religious whataboutery has marred festivals

Climate of polarisation has ensured questions about charity, environment and animal rights are given a religious or political tilt.

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China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

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