Hindus

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”

What's the controversial UK police report that links British Hindus and far-right groups?

A leaked UK police report has sparked outrage by alleging links between British Hindu 'extremists' and far-right groups. It also claims political interference and rising community tensions, particularly following the Leicester riots. Hindu organisations have condemned the report as misleading and baseless, demanding transparency

Is Houston University’s Hinduism course problematic?

An Indian-American student and activist has alleged that the University of Houston's 'Lived Hindu Religion' course in the US promotes ‘Hinduphobic’ views and distorts India’s political landscape. The student also claimed that the course material, including a section in the syllabus, describes the term ‘Hindu’ as a modern concept not found in scriptures

‘Despicable act:’ India condemns vandalism at California’s Hindu temple; US group urges Kash Patel to investigate

The temple was defaced with anti-India graffiti and slogans like ‘Hindus go back’. This is the second such incident of vandalism at a Hindu temple in California within five months

India, China to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Why this is big

Kailash Mansarovar is regarded as one of the holiest mountains in the world. While Hindus believe it is the abode of Lord Shiva, other faiths like Tibetans, Jains and Buddhists hold that it is the ‘Stairway to heaven’

Delhi must open a new diplomatic front against Dhaka, seek autonomous territory for beleaguered Hindus

The Citizen Amendment Act is a noble move, but then, frankly speaking, the Islamists would see it as a case of having the cake and eating it too