The victim, who had promoted secularism, was among several writers fatally attacked in the country in 2015.
Tag: Muslims and Islam
A Mural Celebrating Tipu Sultan Sold at Auction. His Legacy Is Contested.
The battle scene depicts a victory over British troops by an 18th-century Muslim, a man India’s current government would prefer was forgotten.
Four Killed in Southern Israel in Latest in Spate of Attacks
The attacks have heightened fears of further violence in April, when the convergence of three religious holidays has leaders on edge.
Religion-Fueled Mobs on the Rise Again in Pakistan
The recent lynching of a man accused of burning pages from a Quran underscored Pakistan’s leading status as a site of religious violence.
Yogi Adityanath’s Election Win Raises His Profile Across India
Yogi Adityanath’s return as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh is fueling talk that he might succeed Narendra Modi as prime minister one day, and continue to advance their Hindu political movement.
ISIS Claims Bombing of Pakistani Mosque, Killing Dozens
More than 50 people were killed and more than 100 wounded after an explosion tore through a Shiite mosque in one of the worst terrorist attacks in Pakistan in years.
Mosque Dispute Becomes Flash Point in South Korean Identity Politics
A mosque dispute in a conservative city has forced some South Koreans to confront what it means to live in an increasingly diverse society.
How Macron Stands as France’s Presidential Election Looms
The president, not even a formal candidate yet, seems to benefit from standing above the anti-immigrant fray.
First Arabic Film by Netflix Stirs Fierce Morality Debate
Critics argued that the remake of the Italian film “Perfect Strangers” flouted moral standards by projecting Western norms out of sync with the largely religious public across much of the Arab world.
First Arabic Film by Netflix Stirs Fierce Morality Debate
Critics argued that the remake of the Italian film “Perfect Strangers” flouted moral standards by projecting Western norms out of sync with the largely religious public across much of the Arab world.