Joyous Celebrations Turned Dire: Being a Christian in Segregated India
Increasing Persecution French philosopher Voltaire once said, “If you have two religions in your land, they will cut each other’s throats; but if you have thirty religions, they will dwell in peace.” The Holidays are a time for celebration, a time for festivities, and, most importantly, a time for families …
Moving Battle of Bihar to Dadri
With not much time left in the Bihar Assembly Poles, the political strata are trying every weapon in their arsenal to make the most of the time left. Every single issue, every single incident is being painted in the political colors. The recent case of Dadri lynching served as a …
Mumbai Meat Ban Lifted: But Is India Really Secular?
The 4 day ban on meat imposed in Mumbai during the Jain fast, Paryushan, was lifted after 2 days, after many opposed the requirement made by the state of Maharashtra. The whole affair brought about the question of whether India is really a secular country. Paryushan Paryushan is an eight …
Cricket Ad Portrays India as Solely Hindu
The T20 cricket World Cup is considered one of the world’s most famous sporting events. Millions sit down to watch sixteen nations compete in a frighteningly intense game of cricket. Yet, the publicity for this event has decreased significantly, downgrading the event to second place in viewership. The number of tweets, …
The Unanswered Plight Of The Hindus And Sikhs in Afghanistan
Hinduism dates back further than 5000 BCE. It has spread to many parts of Asia, and for the past seven thousand years, Hindus have settled all over Asia. One such region where Hinduism has flourished is Afghanistan. In this once beautiful region, Hindus were able to peacefully observe their many …
Holi 2014: Change in Tradition for Widows Right Where It All Started
Vrindavan is considered to be the hometown of two Hindu deities, Radha and Krishna. The story of Holi goes that Krishna, who was blue-skinned, was upset that Radha was fair-skinned. Mother Yashoda tells him to color her face, so he applies color to her face and their love initiates. Holi is …