Religion Archive

On Tuesday, 14th November, an incident that challenges the inter-religious fabric of Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, came to light, prompting action from the local authorities. The Andhra Pradesh Police lodged a formal complaint against individuals associated with local churches. Allegedly, these church members utilized the Pushkarini—a sacred water tank of the Venugopala Swamy temple, venerated in Hindu traditions for ritualistic purposes—to perform baptisms on Hindus, ostensibly converting them to Christianity.

In a nation where religious minorities constantly grapple with prejudice, the distressing case of Rajeeta Kolhi serves as a stark reminder of the grim challenges faced by Hindu girls in Pakistan. Rajeeta, a Hindu girl, became yet another face of the disturbing trend where young minority women are abducted, forcibly converted to Islam, and married off to their kidnappers.

The landscape of the Middle East, always a tapestry of complex narratives, has been further muddied with misinformation. Since the onset of attacks on October 7th, a carefully constructed narrative has been spun by Hamas and their pro-Palestinian supporters, casting shadows over Israel's true intentions. But as the age-old adage goes, "Truth shines the brightest in the darkest of hours." While Israel remains a fortress of civil liberties and the sanctity of life, Hamas has been painting a macabre picture, championing the cause of "martyrdom" — a chilling contrast in values that became painfully evident in the accusations surrounding the Gaza hospital bombing.

In a deeply unsettling move, Hamas has unveiled a 49-second video clip that appears to showcase terrorists handling Israeli babies and young children. The content of the footage is disturbing, to say the least.

In a harrowing incident that has left France in shock, a school in the northern part of the country witnessed a brutal knife attack. Tragically, a teacher lost their life, and two others were left battling serious injuries. This cold-blooded assault occurred at City School Gambetta-Carnot, a notable secondary school in Arras, on what has been dubbed the 'Global Day of Jihad' called by Hamas.

On day five of the raging Israel-Hamas war, a resounding message echoed from the skies of the Gaza Strip. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that they targeted over 200 sites in Al Furkan, one of which was the residence of Hamas military chief, Mohammed Deif's father. The aftermath bore witness to a tragic scene in Khan Yunis, where several of Deif's family members, encompassing his father, brother, and children, perished.

In a surprising twist of irony, a radicalized ISIS operative, aptly named Shehnawaz, educated on the age-old doctrine "Kafirs must not be spared," was arrested by the vigilant Delhi Police. Channeling his academic prowess in malevolence, Shehnawaz shockingly admitted to the planning of an attack eerily reminiscent of the tragic 26/11 events. His master plan?

In a shocking display of indifference, the father of two accused individuals, Shahbaz and Arbaz, seemed unfazed by the arrest of his sons in connection with a recent tragedy where a minor Hindu girl lost her life.

In an era where social media has become a potent platform to voice one's opinions, it sometimes gives rise to alarming incidents that shake the very core of our society. One such distressing incident unfolded recently when a series of abhorrent tweets from Shah Syed Ahadur Rahman, an Assistant Sessions Judge in Assam's Udalguri district, flared up, triggering widespread discontent and anger.

The heart of the bustling city of Chennai witnessed an event on September 2nd, not of cultural celebration or unity, but quite the contrary. The venue, Kamarajar Arangam in Teynampet, saw the so-called Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artists Association take stage to organise their 'Eradicate Sanatan Conference.' The title itself was a glaring giveaway of the deep-seated bias against the ancient and revered Sanatan Dharma, but the presence of DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, MK Stalin, and a sitting Minister, further fanned the flames of prejudice.