Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar once spoke highly about the Hindu culture and tradition. An old video of the screenwriter has surfaced on the Internet, and it shows him talking about what makes Hindu culture great. In the video, he said, “What is so beautiful about Hindu community and Hindu culture and Hindu tradition? It is that they allow you to say anything, listen to anything and believe anything. And this is the value system because of which there is democracy in …
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Brussels, July 4 (IANS) China’s use of Buddhism reflects hollowing out of faith, turning temples into tourist attractions, monks into state employees, and scriptures reshaped to promote obedience to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The pursuit of spiritual enlightenment has given way to the pursuit of political loyalty. This “distortion” is most evident in Tibet with Buddhism not only tightly managed but also weaponised against those who hold it sacred, a report has stated.”China’s paradoxical…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu spoke his heart out on raising daughter Inaaya Naumi Kemmu with wife Soha Ali Khan by incorporating the beauty of their respective religions and culture.Saying that they have always trusted their instincts over societal expectations when it comes to parenting, Kunal highlighted on how he and Soha have been on the same page, especially when it comes to their daughter.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Kunal said he and Soha have never let public opinion dictate…
Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday advised both the Centre and state governments to safeguard the country’s secular identity, uphold the dignity of the Constitution, and act firmly against post-election violence in West Bengal.In a post on X, Mayawati said India enjoys a unique and respected identity across the world because of the Constitution framed by Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, which is rooted in the principle of secularism and equal respect for all reli…
The Hague, May 17 (IANS) India strongly pushed back against questions relating to “press freedom” and “minority rights” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, as senior diplomat Sibi George delivered a firm and detailed defence of India’s democratic structure, constitutional framework and civilisational diversity. These remarks came as an answer to a Dutch journalist who questioned why both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Dutch leadership were not jointl…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The origins of the Pakistani Armed Forces are rooted in the colonial history of British India. When the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into two sovereign states, India and Pakistan, based on the Muslim League’s ‘Two-Nation Theory’, the division extended beyond territory. Resources and personnel, including the military, were also split. The nascent Pakistani state inherited the Muslim segment of the British Indian Army. While India opted to remain a secular democratic…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a plea seeking permission and police protection for offering regular Namaz at an alleged private property in Sambhal district, holding that the right to practise religion does not extend to converting private premises into an “unregulated congregational space”. A Division Bench of Justices Saral Srivastava and Garima Prashad passed the order while rejecting a writ petition filed by one Aseen, who claimed that the authorities were…
Washington, April 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday marked Easter at the White House with a mix of religious messaging and political remarks, highlighting the country’s strength and recent military actions.Speaking at the annual Easter Egg Roll event, Trump called it “a very special day” and said, “It’s a day where we celebrate Jesus… it’s a day where we celebrate religion.”He used the occasion to project confidence about the state of the country. “Our country is doi…
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of the commencement of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench in the Sabarimala review matter, written submissions filed on behalf of the Travancore Devaswom Board have urged the Supreme Court to adopt a “community-centric and subjective” understanding of religion under Article 25 of the Constitution, cautioning against judicial reinterpretation of religious beliefs and practices.The submissions, settled by senior advocate Dr Abhishek Singhvi, conten…
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) Actress Tanishaa Mukerji has shared that she has always viewed her sister, Kajol, and brother-in-law, Ajay Devgn, as her “Shiva and Parvati,” revealing the deep admiration she has for the couple. Speaking to IANS at the Grand Maha Shivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Center, Tanishaa said: “Since Kajol and Ajay Devgn got married, I have always seen them as my Shiva and Parvati. It’s a bias, they have always been my Shiva and Parvati.”She also opened up about her in…