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Hindus have to give Sanatana Dharma profundity

.T.M. Krishna argues that Sanatana Dharma, often used as a synonym for Hinduism, has been weaponised by Hindutva extremists. He calls for a philosophical churn within Hinduism to end caste discrimination and recognise the bigotry of caste-privileged Hindus. Ambedkar's words, read alongside his critiques of Hinduism, remain offensive to many,…

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Nothing Hindu about what the BJP does: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi hit out at BJP in Paris, saying they are out to get power at any cost and have nothing to do with Hinduism. He stressed Opposition's fight to defend India's democratic structures and that 60% of India voted for them. He said India is defined as "India that…

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Statement being issued against Hinduism only to appease Muslims, says MLA Mahesh Tenginakai

MLA Mahesh Tenginakai criticizes Home Minister's statement on Hindu dharma, saying Congress leaders are abusing Hinduism to appease Muslims. He says Sanatana Dharma has thousands of years of history & leaders should stop degrading Hinduism. He also criticizes actor-activist Prakash Raj's statement & denies appeasing senior leaders for party ticket.…

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I started using Sanatana Dharma to stop Sangh Parivar groups from twisting my words as an attack on Hindu beliefs: Thirumavalavan

Thol. Thirumavalavan has been using the term "Sanatana Dharma" to criticize Hindutva and Sangh Parivar politics for the past five years. He believes it sidesteps the problem of being painted as anti-Hindu. He argues that Sanatana Dharma is the basic concept of Aryan religion, with inequality at its core, while…

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Assam doctor alleges threats from family for embracing Hinduism; family claims kidnap

The doctor claimed that she had irked her family by converting to Hinduism and they have threatened to kill her, leading her to go into hiding.

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Samajwadi Party leaders’ ‘poisonous’ statements on Hinduism directed by Akhilesh: BJP

The BJP has alleged that poisonous statements were being made against the Hindu religion by Samajwadi Party leaders on the instructions of party president Akhilesh Yadav

The Hindu

Sadhu Parishad chief calls for collective efforts to protect Hinduism

Hindu Sadhu Parishad president urges all communities to unite to protect Hinduism. Hindu Dharma Raksha Samithi formed to achieve unity. Leaders of various communities vow to support organisation in protecting Hindu culture/tradition.

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"Humanity should take precedence over...," RJD's Manoj Jha on Azad's remark 'Hinduism existed before Islam'

Reacting to former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s remark that Hinduism existed before Islam, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha on Thursday said that humanity should take precedence over all other considerations. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Oppenheimer sex scene sparks controversy among India’s Hindu right-wing groups

Furore revolves around a scene involving one of Hinduism’s holiest scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita

The Independent UK

Modi's gift of '10 danas' – the 10 donations – to Biden reflects ancient Hindu wisdom and carries a deep symbolism

During his state visit to the United States in late June 2023, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented several gifts to U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. Among those were the “10 danas,” items with symbolic importance in Indian traditions. I study these traditions in my work…

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Religion status for Lingayat will not harm Hinduism, says Sri Siddarama Swami of Gadag

“Lingayat getting religion status will not harm Hinduism in any way,” Sri Siddarama Swami of Gadag Tontadarya Math said in Dharwad on Sunday.

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Andhra Pradesh: Hinduism never advocated casteism and untouchability, says scholar Garikapati

Scholar and Padma Shree awardee Garikapati Narasimha Rao on Sunday said that Hinduism had never advocated casteism and untouchability which have become the bane of the society.

The Hindu

Meiteis | Clash of clans in Manipur

About 60% of Manipur’s population, largely the non-tribal Meitei, live in the 1,864.44 sq.km Imphal Valley.

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Seeking votes in the name of Ram, Hanuman is disrespecting Hinduism: Randeep Surjewala

The Bommai government and BJP leadership have no comprehension of Hanuman Chalisa. They only understand chalis (40) percent commission: Randeep Surjewala

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Robots are performing Hindu rituals -- some devotees fear they'll replace worshippers

It isn’t just artists and teachers who are losing sleep over advances in automation and artificial intelligence. Robots are being brought into Hinduism’s holiest rituals – and not all worshippers are happy about it.

ABC News

Push to create Hindu school in Sydney as migration fuels growing population

Hinduism became Australia's fifth-highest religious affiliation at the last census. Now there's a push to create the first Hindu school.

The Independent UK

Activist objects to museum selling toys of Hindu deities

A Hindu rights activist is calling on a Massachusetts museum to stop selling children’s plush toys representing three Hindu deities, which he says are “insensitive.”

The Hindu

Hinduism as a way of life has existed for millennia, says Annamalai

The Tamil Nadu BJP president was responding to the recent controversy surrounding the religious identity of emperor Rajaraja I

Evening Standard

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: What is the meaning behind the Hindu Festival?

Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi in Hinduism, the 10-day festival marks the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha

The Hindu

Being Sarna: a fight to define tribal identity in Jharkhand

As demands for a Sarna religious code in Census 2021 grow in Jharkhand, RSS-backed outfits are busy trying to convince the tribal people that they are Hindus. Abhinay Lakshman reports on the efforts of Sarna outfits to resist Hindu organisations and Christian missionaries alike, and define their identity through their…

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Religious groups divided on abortion

Despite claims that religious communities oppose abortion, the reality is much more complicated

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