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In spotlight over Ram temple event, the Shankaracharyas & their long tryst with politics

Shankaracharyas’ influence has often been felt in politics, including in matters concerning Ram temple. Some have been close to Congress & relations with BJP haven’t always been smooth. 

Karan Singh’s Hinduism definition has space for none—Modi’s India or anti-Sanatani Stalin

Former Congress leader and Hinduism scholar said the oldest temple of Sanatana is in Tamil Nadu; how can Udhayanidhi Stalin make such derogatory comments?

If Bengalis eat mutton rolls at Puja pandals, good for them. Stop Talibanisation of Hinduism

The consumption of non-vegetarian food is not a big deal in West Bengal. As far as Bongs are concerned, it is just food. And they love it.

BJP targets Congress over Sanatana Dharma row — ‘evil designs of Ghamandi Alliance partners’

Union ministers Anurag Thakur, Hardeep Puri, Smriti Irani & others lash out at opposition INDIA alliance after PM Modi asks them to respond to DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's comment.

Udhayanidhi’s ‘eradicate Sanatana’ not a call to genocide. It’s internal critique of Hinduism

Dravidian politician critiquing Sanatana is just fine. What else do you expect from a follower of Periyar, Anna, and Kalaignar?

What happened to ‘Hinduism is tolerant, secular’? Difficult question for an Indian today

Confronted with the atmosphere of divisiveness, people ask 'what must it be like to be a Muslim in today's India?' But we should also ask: 'what does it feel like to be a Hindu in today’s India?'

Not George Soros agent, I am a practising Hindu woman against Hindu nationalism: Sunita Viswanath

On 28 June, I woke up to the news that my name was plastered across the Indian press. Many media outlets including Hindustan Times,...

Gita Press at 100—the cultural powerhouse made Hinduism relatable, affordable, portable

Gita Press has found the most formidable patron in PM Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to visit Gorakhpur next week. The Hindi publishing house's moment in the national story has never been more aligned. 

Don’t demand a ban on conversions. Hinduism must become missionary religion too

In 'Dharmic Nation', R Jagannathan talks about how Hindus can make a meaningful contribution to dharma.

Aarti-performing robots are replacing Hindu priests, stirring religion vs AI debate

Some devotees & priests feel that this represents a new horizon in human innovation while others worry that using robots to replace practitioners is a bad omen.

On Camera

Bangladeshi Hindus are celebrating CAA extension. It’s their lifeline

Bangladeshi Hindu leaders are either in jail or in hiding. And some journalists who tried to report their continued persecution have either lost their jobs or mysteriously died.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?