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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Hinduism

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.

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.

Mother of teen says plea to reinstate Sabarimala bar on women offensive to Lord Ayyappa

The mother has moved the top court, saying the petitioners' argument — that a 10-year-old’s presence will affect the celibacy of Lord Ayyappa — was offensive.

A Brahmin doctor’s house first revealed the ugly side of Hindu faith to me

Manoranjan Byapari writes about his life and observations as a servant to a Brahmin doctor.

Hindutva speaks for unity amongst Hindus while Hinduism divides on caste

Launching Versus – ThePrint’s video series that will dissect the most contentious issues in the run-up to 2019. In this episode of ThePrint’s new series Versus,...

Hinduism is a way of life. Hindutva is a political tool: Pavan Varma

Episode Two features MP Pavan Varma, who says that Hinduism is by nature and definition inclusive, eclectic and based on debate.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.