india: general strike on 8 and 9 january

The recent results of the five state assembly elections show that in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, which is considered predominantly Hindu, here Modi’s communal politics were rejected. ... The myth of the all-encompassing “Hindu Samaj” (Hindu Society) is a clever..

divine players in indian politics

Author Mrinal Pande highlights the convoluted history of idol-worship in Hindu tradition by pointing out that Vedic verses offer prayers only to anthropomorphic forces like Usha, Vayu and Agni. Hindu nationalist politicians and other devotees demand that Ram temple must be constructed on..

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