Fundamentalism

'Lady Justice' statue removed from Bangladesh SC premises due to religious hardliners' objection

The 'Lady Justice' statue, erected in December 2016, holding a sword and the scales of justice in her hands, amounts to idolatry, said religious hardliners.

Kerala becomes easy target for Islamic State as radicalised youth turn to home for jihad recruitment

The 21 Kerala youth who joined Islamic State and were believed to have died in Afghanistan are not only alive, they seem to be turning Kasargod in Kerala into a recruitment zone for the Muslim radical group

Bharat Mata Ki Jai: How Jawaharlal Nehru's Discovery of India offers a peek into the soul of India

Jawaharlal Nehru's Discovery of India offers a much-needed insight into the India that leaders of India's Struggle for Freedom had in mind especially when the current leaders are aggressively professing their great love and reverence for Bharat Mata while proudly displaying ignorance of Indian history and culture

Donald Trump's perceived Modi links make him popular among Hindu fundamentalists

A New Jersey–based Hindu Coalition of Republican supporters has gone all out to extend support to Donald Trump.

Talks of Russia ditching India for China is a case of over-exaggeration

Russia needs both India and China to retain its presence as a global political power, and to support its arms and ammunition industry. The failure of Brics leader is not a sign of Russia's inclination towards China, but just how summit level talks take place, writes Prakash Nanda

Brussels attacks: No quick fixes in Europe’s confrontation with the enemy within and the enemy without

Brussels: The IS networks have been far more extensive than previously assumed. From the raids after the Paris attacks

Southern Libya could be new frontier of Islamic State: Analysts

A potentially critical conflict has gone largely unnoticed in southern Libya yet could open up a gateway to sub-Saharan Africa for the Islamic State group, analysts say.

Islamic State releases 'anniversary documentary' on capturing Mosul in Iraq a year ago

The Islamic State group on Thursday released a propaganda documentary marking a year since it captured Mosul.

Charlie Hebdo attack: Friendly 'punch' of Pope Francis needs a counter and here's why

Should religion and faith be given immunity from ridicule and criticism, even strong criticism? The Pope seems to think so, but it is not a good idea.

British press rallies behind Charlie Hebdo, says attack cannot curb free speech

Britain's newspapers rallied behind their French counterparts on Thursday following the horrific terror attack on magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead.