A Hindu politician has accused his Christian predecessor of allowing a temple’s sanctity to be violated with an animal product.
Tag: Hinduism
India’s Elections Offer Mixed Results for Modi
Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.
Dozens, Mostly Children, Drown During a Hindu Festival
At least 46 died in a ceremony that involves bathing in local rivers and streams in Bihar State, where recent rains had raised water levels.
India’s Epidemic of Cow Vigilantism Unnerves Nation’s Muslims
An unexpectedly narrow victory at the polls for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu-first agenda has not cooled simmering sectarian tensions, as some had hoped.
Netflix Adds Disclaimer to Indian Show After Anger Over Hijacker Names
The series, based on a 1999 plane hijacking, prompted backlash on social media. Critics claimed it wrongly portrayed the Islamist hijackers as Hindus.
Hindus in Bangladesh Face Revenge Attacks After Hasina’s Ouster
There has long been a perception that the Hindu minority supports Sheikh Hasina, who resigned her post and fled the country after a popular uprising.
In Palermo, a Catholic Saint Joins the Hindu Pantheon
The Sicilian capital, Palermo, has a long history of cultural melding. Its new arrivals from Sri Lanka have embraced St. Rosalia.
In Palermo, a Catholic Saint Joins the Hindu Pantheon
The Sicilian capital, Palermo, has a long history of cultural melding. Its new arrivals from Sri Lanka have embraced St. Rosalia.
Modi, Striking a Modest Tone, Is Sworn In for a Third Term
Forced into a coalition government, the prime minister faces the challenge of governing differently than he has so far in two decades in elected office.
In Global Elections, Strongmen Are Taken Down a Notch
In Turkey, India and elsewhere, where some feared authoritarian leaders would consolidate power, democracy has proved surprisingly resilient.