Religion

Long Shadow of Religious Persecution: Hindus, Jews, and the Global Struggle for Cultural Survival

27 May 2025

The history of human civilisation is marred by episodes of conquest, cultural erasure, and religious persecution. Among the groups that have faced centuries of oppression are Hindus and Jews, whose resilience in the face of systemic violence and marginalisation speaks to both their endurance and the persistent challenges they face....

Selective Secularism: Hindus Sidelined, Iftar Prioritized – Vote Bank Politics at Play | TDG Explainer

21 Mar 2025

A heated debate has erupted after Mohtarma Maino, Maulana Akhilesh, and Jaya Begum attended the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Iftar but skipped the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya and the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj (Iftar Over Faith). Their absence at two of the most significant Hindu religious...

SC on Air Pollution: No Religion Encourages Activities That Create Pollution

11 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India on Monday emphasized that the right to live in a pollution-free environment is a fundamental right of every citizen, protected under Article 21 of the Constitution. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih remarked that no religion endorses activities that contribute...

FROM RELIGION TO VISION – EMBRACING HUMANITY THROUGH SERVICE

26 Oct 2024

Religion has a different meaning and interpretations for every person. Some people make it a way of life, some make it a tool for self-realization. But some are of the opinion that to understand God, and religion one should understand the value of humanity and the people around. ARUNA DIDI...

Ganga Mandir: the amalgamation of devotion and religion

25 Oct 2024

Ganga Mandir is a 19th century temple, initiated by Maharaja Balwant Singh. It represents a unique story of collective contribution and architectural perseverance. In the mid-1800s, when Bharatpur was at its cultural zenith, Maharaja Balwant Singh envisioned a temple that would bring the sacred essence of the Ganges to his...

The relationship between spirituality and religion: Examining how these two concepts intersect and diverge

07 Oct 2024

Do we confuse kindergarten with university? Of course not. But we often mix up religion and spirituality. That’s why we see people who are 60, 70, even 80 years old, still in the Kindergarten of Religion. They don't graduate to the University of Spirituality. Just as a child goes to...

MORAL DECAY IN MODERN SOCIETY: LESSONS FROM RELIGION AND REALITY

11 Sep 2024

It is not just about Ujjain case; many incidents happen in broad daylight – , minors driving two-wheelers, triple riding, acid attacks, molestation etc. By now, we are all aware of the Ujjain rape case, where a woman was brutally assaulted in broad daylight, and no one dared to intervene....

Why Did Chandra S. Pemmasani Omit The Word ‘God’ In His Oath Taking?

11 Jun 2024

During the recent swearing-in ceremony for India's government officials, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the newly appointed Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications and the wealthiest Lok Sabha MP, stood out. While the majority of leaders followed the customary oath, swearing in the name of God to uphold the Constitution...

Congress distances itself from Asaduddin Owaisi’s ‘Masjid’ remark

03 Jan 2024

Congress clarified that they have no connection with reference to the remarks of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's 'Masjid' remarks. The party distanced itself from any possible false claims of it having sort of involvement with the same. West Bengal MP Adhir Ranjan confirmed in a media statement that the Congress party...

Sawan 2023: Rituals to follow in ‘Shravan’

10 Jul 2023

In the Hindu calendar, 'Sawan' also known as 'Shravan' is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, is one of the holiest months of the year. Every Monday during this period is regarded as a highly auspicious time to fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva. Here...

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