Topic: Hinduism
Why Ambedkar chose Buddhism over Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in 1956. For two decades, he studied all major religions to conclude Buddha and his teachings allowed reform.
Godse, raised as a girl, saw Gandhi as an ‘effeminate’ Father who didn’t protect Mother India
Nathuram Godse wanted Hinduism to attain the masculinity that the colonial rule represented. Gandhi wanted the opposite.
Elections have become a convenient season to suddenly discover religion: Arun Jaitley
Without getting into issue of whether a person can inherit grandmother’s caste, Congress has proclaimed Rahul Gandhi a ‘Janeu-dhari Brahmin’.
Sadhvi Pragya Thakur is a god-send — for Digvijaya Singh
Digvijaya Singh, often called Congress' ‘Muslim face’, is attempting an image makeover, pitching a 'Hinduism vs Hindutva' contest in Bhopal.
Message from those in power clear — agree or face consequences, says author Nayantara Sahgal
Sahitya Akademi winner Nayantara Sahgal said equal rights and equal citizenship in the country are in tatters, and Indians have been divided into Hindus and others.
How Hinduism got distorted in the Sabarimala debate
An attempt to homogenise Hindus using state power erodes the diversity of Hinduism.
Hartal over entry of women in Sabarimala temple begins in Kerala
Protests erupted at several places, with Hindu right-wing activists blocking highways, forcing closure of shops and burning tyres.
Death of policeman in UP, and Yogi’s wordy battle in Telangana ruffles media
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Dear troubled liberal, don’t fear the Congress party
While BJP doesn’t even pretend to be secular, Congress remains the safest refuge for minorities in India.
Back off, it’s my Durga as much as your Parvati
Makers of a cooking oil brand apologised and pulled an ad for offending sensitivities during Durga Puja and Navratri.
Dead men talking
Reporting on Lanka's blood-soaked years, I watched names disappear from my notebook.
Budgam friendly fire: Should charge of culpable homicide be on the table in the fog of war?
A senior IAF officer and 3 other personnel could be booked for “culpable homicide not amounting to murder” in the February Mi-17 helicopter downing.
Defence
Bimal Verma files petition against KB Singh’s appointment as next Navy chief
He filed a petition in the Armed Forces Tribunal and contended that it should call for the service records of both him and Vice Admiral KB Singh and compare them.
Pracharak Modi: The mask you see, is the man you get
India has its first leader who is unapologetic about belonging to the social and political Right. This is how Shekhar Gupta foresaw Modi’s five years in this National Interest within three months of his victory in 2014.