Hindus

How did firecrackers become part of Diwali celebrations?

Every Diwali, the debate over bursting firecrackers, especially in Delhi and NCR, rages on. India marks the festival of lights to commemorate the victory of good over evil. People light diyas and decorate their homes for the five-day festivities. But how did firecrackers become an integral part of the celebrations?

Beyond CAA: India widens protection for migrants fleeing persecution, 2024 new relief cutoff

The Immigration and Foreigners Order, 2025 offers relief to migrants entering India to escape religious persecution in neighbouring countries, extending cutoff year from 2014 to 2024

Authoritarian drift in Dhaka: India’s role in upholding minority rights and democracy

As Bangladesh flounders under authoritarian drift and Pakistan tramples over historic commitments, India must not be a silent bystander

Shadow Warrior | Zohran Mamdani and the coming crisis for Hindus in America

In addition to the increasing animosity toward H1-B-holding Indians, who are predominantly Hindus, a victory for Zohran Mamdani will basically make it clear to US Hindus that their days are numbered—and that the US may rapidly follow the UK into societal and economic collapse

Lord Jagannath Yatra pelted with eggs in Toronto: How Hindus are targeted in Canada

The annual Lord Jagannath Yatra in Canada’s Toronto was marred over the weekend when unidentified miscreants pelted devotees with eggs. India has reacted strongly to the attack, calling on Canadian authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable. This incident is the latest instance of Hindus being attacked in the North American nation — over the past few months, several temples have been defaced or desecrated

From liberation to erasure: Bangladesh’s silent genocide of Hindus

Years ago, a Bangladeshi professor had remarked grimly, ‘In three decades, there will be no Hindus left in Bangladesh.’ At the time, the statement was met with outrage, denial, and disbelief. But today, it reads like a prophecy being fulfilled

Who is Kashish Chaudhary, Balochistan’s first Hindu woman assistant commissioner?

Kashish Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Pakistani Hindu woman, has made history as the first female from the minority community in Balochistan to be appointed assistant commissioner in the restive province. She has expressed her goal to work towards women's progress, support minority communities, and contribute to the province’s overall development

‘Violence, crime, kidnapping:’ US issues travel advisory for Bangladesh amid unrest

Political violence has increased in Bangladesh under the watch of the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The US advisory coincides with the brutal killing of a prominent Hindu leader in Dinajpur district in north Bangladesh

Murshidabad violence: India must rethink its internal security priorities

Murshidabad’s demography and vulnerabilities to cross-border radicalisation, refugee influx and transnational smuggling, including narcotics, make it a soft target for extremist networks and the growth of anti-national elements

Temple visit, tough questions: Canada PM Carney reaches out to Hindus ahead of polls

Despite recent efforts by PM Carney to placate Hindus, tensions with the ruling Liberal party have persisted. For instance, the party’s soft stance on Khalistani extremism has stoked fears among Hindus. Criticism also mounted when the Liberal party revoked the candidacy of Indo-Canadian MP Chandra Arya last month based on unspecified “new information”