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Sunday, April 28, 2024
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Topic: Hindutva

SubscriberWrites: Congress is also trying the saffron route, but India needs a strong Opposition

Congress must rethink their strategies now and fight for real issues that impact the nation, writes Amarendra Mohanty.

Prashant Kishor is right. Modi’s nationalist pitch makes him undefeatable, not Hindutva

Easy for intellectuals to laugh at Modi's nationalist claims. But it is silly to dismiss them. Because the truth is that this strategy is working.

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar gets 14-day jail for ‘offensive’ tweet on Hindutva

Actor was arrested by Seshadripuram police in Bengaluru Tuesday after a complaint was filed for his tweet, which said Hindutva was built on lies.

SubscriberWrites: How Hindutva allows a section of women to claim space within its ideology

The most 'disturbing' and powerful effect of Hindutva on women has been the widespread participation of women in riots and violent demonstrations, writes Gaurang Singh.

Ram temple, mutts & shrines — Hindutva push in Bommai govt budget as Karnataka heads to polls

Chief minister presented budget worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore amid chants of 'liar liar' by Congress leaders, who had flowers tucked to their ears in protest against ‘fraudulent’ budget.

Polls in view, KCR launches his 2nd big temple project — ‘can allot Rs 1,000 cr’

Political analysts explain the CM’s move will help counter BJP’s Hindutva push in an election year. Economic factors will benefit local people as well, they assert.

From scientific fervour to social reform, a new book brings out little known facets of Hindutva

Aravindan Neelakandan uses history, sociology, politics, and science as tools to analyse the many facets of Hindutva in his 816-page book.

Pathaan is not just any other Hindi movie. It’s a battle for India

Given the frenzy of Hindutva right's boycott campaign, many believed that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan had flopped even before it was released. We are seeing how wrong they were.

Raju Das, Ayodhya ‘priest’ who threatened Khurshid, is a ‘defender of Hindus’ & aspiring mayor

Raju Das declared reward for ex Union minister's head over Ram controversy. He was previously in news for call to burn theatres screening Pathaan & has photos with Yogi, Fadnavis etc.

Why MP minister Narottam Mishra sparks a fire a day — same-sex Karva Chauth to Deepika’s bikini

Several BJP leaders from MP say Mishra, who once had a liberal image, is now following a well-crafted strategy to please central leadership & establish himself as polarising figure.

On Camera

America’s out-of-control militarised police forces are a threat to democracy

The world watched aghast as police armed with tasers, tear-gas masks—and in one case backed up by snipers—arrested hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at universities across the United States.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.