Hindu

Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh: Trader hacked to death inside his shop

February 10, 2026 6:41 pm

Hindu man killed in Bangladesh: The victim, identified as Susen Chandra Sarkar, was the owner of 'Bhai Bhai Enterprise' and a resident of Southkanda village.

AAP’s Punjab play book: Party turns to Ashutosh Rana-starrer ‘Humare Ram’ to keep BJP in check

January 23, 2026 1:38 am

Hindus, the BJP's core base, form around 38% of the population in the Sikh-majority state and are largely concentrated in urban centres such as Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, and Patiala.

At book launch, UPSC secy calls for a balanced reading of past

January 26, 2026 5:18 pm

At the launch of The Decline of Hindu Civilization, author Shashi Ranjan Kumar argues for an honest reading of history, one that acknowledges intellectual brilliance while confronting the reasons for decline.

Temple honours not an absolute right, deity has first claim: Madras High Court

January 02, 2026 11:30 am

Justices S M Subramaniam and C Kumarappan were hearing a plea related to the dispute over Pancha Mudhirai Mariyadhai (special honours) at Kanchipuram’s Sri Devaraja Swamy Temple, rooted in ritualistic precedence.

'Without Vajpayee, there would be no Modi': How former PM legitimised the Hindu Right

January 07, 2026 3:01 pm

Author Abhishek Choudhary on how Atal Bihari Vajpayee legitimised the Hindu Right — and normalised its claim to power

After Lucky Ali's apology, Javed Akhtar claps back at singer for calling him a 'monster, never original': 'You should be able to take other's opinions'

November 11, 2025 7:25 pm

Lucky Ali said he's apologize to Javed Akhtar "if he gets the chance," but explains he got affected only because the veteran lyricist remarks on his religion time and again.

Interim govt’s responsibility to protect Hindus: India on Dhaka temple destruction

June 27, 2025 8:25 am

In May this year, India decided to put restrictions on Bangladesh products to be exported to north-east India and overseas.

Amid right-wing protests, Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust in Maharashtra sacks 167 employees, including 114 Muslims

June 14, 2025 6:03 pm

While the Shri Shaneshwar Devasthan Trust cited absenteeism and misconduct for dismissing the workers, right-wing groups had been objecting to the trust recruiting Muslim employees.

Beef being 'weaponised' against Hindus; Assamese people must take 'non-compromising stance': CM Sarma

June 10, 2025 6:34 pm

The CM asserted that the Assamese people have to take a "non-compromising stance to protect ourselves" and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government was willing to lend all its help.

Alternative reading of Bhima Koregaon: How a Maharashtra outfit is trying to advance Dalit cause from Hindutva orbit

April 29, 2025 8:44 pm

While Dalit activism is generally understood as resistance to “Brahmanical Hinduism”, the Vivek Vichar Manch’s goal is to foster Hindu unity, something which is also a core ideological goal of the BJP and the Sangh

In pictures | Tens of thousands of Hindus rally in Bangladesh

November 03, 2024 5:36 am

Hindus, who make up about 8% of Bangladesh’s population, say they face increasing threats from hard-line Islamist groups.

Is VHP’s Ayodhya mobilisation bringing back fears of the 1992 Babri demolition?

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Is the Ayodhya mobilisation now as powerful and potent as it was in 1992? Are there law and order concerns for the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government, both now ruled by the BJP? And most importantly, is it fair to compare 2018 to 1992?

Want a dialogue with all parties to settle the Ayodhya dispute, says union minister Uma Bharti

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

Union Minister Uma Bharti has said that leaders across party lines must come together and sort out the Ayodhya dispute through dialogue. She also said that those in the government want to build a temple at the disputed site but will need support from

Shashi Tharoor faces heat over remarks on Ram temple

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor on Monday faced severe criticism after he said that no "good Hindu" would want a Ram temple built at a spot after demolishing somebody else's place of worship.

How A Hindu-Muslim Love story Ended In Flames

May 24, 2016 11:09 am

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on 'Magh Purnima'

February 22, 2016 7:07 am

Allahabad, Feb 22 (ANI): Thousands of Hindu devotees on Monday took a holy dip at 'Sangam', the confluence of river Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, in Allahabad on the occasion of full moon day or 'Magh Purnima'. 'Magh Purnima' marks the end of a month-long Kalpwas for thousands of Kalpwasis camping on the banks of Ganga. People and priests made their way to the banks before the break of the dawn. The devotees braved freezing temperatures as they took a holy dip in 'Sangam' and offered prayers at the banks.

Security beefed up at Ardh Kumbh

January 21, 2016 5:46 am

Haridwar, Jan 21 (ANI): Security has been beefed up at the Ardh Kumbh Mela in Varanasi after four suspected terrorists who were allegedly planning to launch an attack at the mela were nabbed on Wednesday. Thousands of Hindu devotees are seen thronging banks of Ganga. The police are using latest technology and equipments to monitor the activities in Haridwar. Meanwhile, a suspicious bag has been found at Haridwar Railway Station gate and is being inspected by the police.

Preparation for Poush Sankranti in full swing in Tripura

January 15, 2016 9:37 am

Tripura, Jan 15 (ANI): Preparations for Poush Sankranti were in full swing in Lankamura district of Tripura on Friday. Women were seen making beautiful patterns of rangoli with powdered rice. These decorative patterns and symbol of religious belief are created to welcome goddess Lakshmi with good fortune, health and wealth. According to the Hindu religion, the last day of Poush month is celebrated as Makar Sankranti and people in rural Tripura celebrate it as Poush Sankranti.

Making Sense Of The Religious Communities Data (Census 2011)

August 28, 2015 2:03 pm