Nationalism and Secularism
Nationalism and secularism are the two basic constituents of modern India.
Nationalism and secularism are the two basic constituents of modern India.
When I heard the name “Tulsi Gabbard” years ago I assumed that she was an Indian American, married to a Mr. Gabbard because Tulsi is a sacred plant to the Hindus.
People of all religious faiths admit that God is the Creator and controller of the universe, therefore He is Almighty.
Across the country, young Indians are flocking to concerts that blend devotional bhajans with contemporary rhythms and songs. The popularity of “bhajan clubbing” is not a passing cultural fad.
ISIS-linked groups are expanding digital propaganda, tracking global attacks and pushing targeted messaging across encrypted platforms, with India and nearby regions now in sharper focus, a new report warns.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday raised serious concerns over rising violence in the name of Waqf properties.
On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, devotees were seen lining up in front of temples in Delhi, including the iconic Jhandewalan temple, in large numbers.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India is closely monitoring atrocities against the Hindus and other minorities in Pakistan and also raising the issue at the international level.
“If the Hindus wanted, then they could have called themselves part of a Hindu republic. But they chose to be secular since they had the lessons of Hindu scriptures and saints. Hindus do not need the lessons of secularism from anyone,” said Biswa Sarma.
Mahant Ravindra Puri, President of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad and the driving force behind the success of the Mahaukumbh, had a long telephonic conversation with “The Statesman” correspondent Manoj Bhadra on different aspects of the Mahakumbh through the perspectives of the saints and sadhus of the 13 Akharas.
