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 …
The Banality Of Religion: The Trends in Hindutva Actions
It seems that recently the Hindu extremist fringe is desperately trying to stay in the news: the controversy over the reconversion,the statements made by Niranjan Jyoti,the allegations of love-jihad by saffron organizations, and now the latest example being the demand of a ban on the film PK. These have all created quite a …
Let's Celebrate Diwali Without Hurting the Environment
Introduction Recently, Delhi based Director & Cinematographer Gurmeet Sapal and Sehaj Singh followed the recent trend of picture captions to create a “Green Diwali” campaign. Some of the submissions were great advice for celebrating the holiday without hurting the environment, and one common suggestion was to avoid using crackers to celebrate …
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 …
