Topic: Hindus
North Bengal gets ready for epic Mamata-Modi battle — Didi’s image vs Dada’s charm
Modi is popular, but local leaders say BJP's polarisation is reaping dividends on the ground. There is no clarity, though, if that will be enough to overcome Mamata.
Without realising, BJP has surrendered India to Muhammad Ali Jinnah
An India that denies itself to some of us could end up being denied to all of us, writes Shashi Tharoor.
In Jerusalem, I saw a reflection of Ayodhya
Zionism has numerous symbolic parallels with Hindutva as espoused by Savarkar.
Five reasons why Modi-Shah’s ‘politics of fear’ is not a good strategy for 2019
The politics of fear may alienate voters who flocked to the BJP in 2014, on its promise of fulfilling aspirations.
Are Hindus really the victims in India? Of what, asks Barkha Dutt
In the first episode of News Ka Juice, journalist Barkha Dutt questions the idea of Hindu ‘victimhood’.
Supreme Court cannot become the priest between Indians and their Gods
Sabarimala verdict is an example of why the Supreme Court shouldn't intervene in religion.
In the lead up to Partition, Gandhi’s own prayer meetings were becoming polarised
This excerpt from ‘Gandhi: The years that changed the world 1914-1948’ by Ramachandra Guha tells the story of the Mahatma in the months leading up to Partition.
Asians living in Britain are quite ignorant about each other’s rich religious diversity
In this witty excerpt, Sardar informs his readers of a radio show that reflects the evident reality of a divide in the British Asian community.
Hindus should have at least 5 children, else will become minority: BJP MLA
Surendra Singh had earlier said that rape cannot be curbed even if Lord Ram lands on earth.
Pakistan condemns ISIS attack on Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan
"Distressed and grieved," says country's foreign office by attack that killed 19, 17 of whom belonged to minority Sikh and Hindu community.
4 reasons why Modi remains in the hunt for a second term
Without these 4 factors, Modi & BJP’s fortunes would have been sunk by govt's dismal performance on the economy, jobs & reckless steps like demonetisation.
Did the last season of Game of Thrones let down its legions of fans?
Many Game of Thrones fans across the world have demanded a remake of the 8th season of Game of Thrones saying the script didn’t match their expectations.
Defence
After 10-year wait, defence ministry to grant ex-servicemen status to military nurses
Military nurses had been seeking to be treated at par with other military officers, including doctors.
If Pragya Thakur wins this Thursday, Modi is in for an embarrassing 5 years
Never has one constituency had such a bearing on Indian nationalism and the pretence of a Gandhian polity. So what if PM Modi doesn’t forgive her in his heart?