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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

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

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?