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Topic: religion

Mahua Moitra puts TMC on spot with ‘meat-liquor’ remark on Kali, BJP says condemnation ‘won’t do’

Moitra made the remarks at an event, when asked about the poster of a documentary titled 'Kaali' that depicts a woman dressed as the goddess smoking.

‘Historic hurt’ is a modern phrase. Muslims were integral to South Indian gods

The legends of Vavar and other South Indian gods venerated by both Hindus and Muslims show that the Deccan's religious history in the region is far more complex.

SubscriberWrites: Discussions and debates on religion are important, but they need not be only politicised

Being critical of religion and religious practices is a must for an evolving society to free itself from archaic practices of the medieval era, writes Col KL Viswanathan.

Food fights not new to India. Medieval texts show mud-slinging among Jains, Buddhists, Hindus

In the medieval period, meat was being eaten by most, irrespective of religion. And yet religious leaders were criticising others for doing so.

Uniform Civil Code can ensure parity, equality to minorities, women

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

SubscriberWrites:Islam should denounce regressive practices & advocate a modern, more tolerant outlook

Injustice should not be meted out under the cloak of religious freedom. It ends up breeding Islamophobia, writes Sampath Kumar.

Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande’s appointment as the next Army chief is a significant milestone

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Beyond minor tweaks, BJP, SP, BSP are still following old caste, religion formulas in UP

The seat allocation in UP tells us India is still a country of communities, and society formation is largely an unfinished task.

Adi Shankaracharya was sent in response to Buddha to bring people’s faith back to god

In ‘Icons of Grace’, Nityanand Charan Das writes about how Buddha and Shankaracharya were both part of the same divine mission.

‘It is about journey of soul’ — Parsis seek exemption, want Covid funerals on their terms

Surat Parsi Punchayet has petitioned SC to permit Parsi last rites for Covid victims. Protocol only allows burial & cremation. A look at the pandemic's impact on the community.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India hopes to seal submarine contract with Germany this fiscal, MDL pares down cost ‘significantly’

First submarine, according to RFP, must be delivered 7 yrs after contract signing with 45% indigenous content, followed by one each year until programme reaches 60% localisation.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.