The Hindu Sabha has strongly condemned any form of violence at places of worship following incidents at the Hindu Sabha Temple and Malton Gurdwara on November 3rd and 4th. The organization emphasized that no one should feel unsafe in or around their place of worship, calling for respect and safety across all faiths. In a…

The Hindu Sabha Association, under the leadership of Mahusudan Lama, has suspended its mandir priest, Rajinder Parsad, for his “controversial involvement” with “non-permitted protesters” at the mandir. Parsad was seen in a video inciting violence against Sikhs, saying, “If anyone opposes us… we will kill them.” In another video, he calls for weapons to attack…

After diplomatic ties between Canada and India worsened, tensions started rising between these communities. The situation escalated when the RCMP alleged that Indian agencies were involved in the killings of Sikh separatists in Canada. In response, the Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) began demanding the permanent closure of Indian consulates in Canada. Amid this…

India, with a population that is almost equally divided between men and women, continues to face significant challenges in achieving gender equality, especially in rural areas. Many women, particularly in these regions, remain dependent on their male counterparts for livelihood and decision-making, rendering them voiceless in both the household and the community. While the connection…

Once again, India finds itself on the receiving end of baseless criticism from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). This time, the commission claims that India is becoming a dangerous place for religious minorities, particularly Muslims. But as someone who has lived here and seen the reality on the ground, it’s hard…

Waqf, an Islamic institution of charitable endowments, is rooted in the idea of dedicating assets or property for the service of Allah and the benefit of the public. These properties, once declared as waqf, are entrusted to charitable causes and cannot be revoked, sold, or altered The proceeds from these assets are intended to fund…

Sebastian S. James is a distinguished Professor of the Practice of Public Policy at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University, and an affiliate of the Duke Center for International Development. He holds a Ph.D. (2007) and M.P.A. (2004) from Harvard University, and a B.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (1993)….

Punjab government has appointed former central board of direct taxes (CBDT) Member (Legislation) Arbind Modi, IRS (Retd.) as Chief Advisor (Fiscal Affairs), in the department of finance , govt of Punjab to advise the government regarding financial resource mobilization, reviewing capital and revenue expenditure and its rationalization , augmentation of state’s finances and restructuring of…

The new head of Dera Radha Soami Satsang Beas, Jasdeep Singh Gill, has been granted Z+ security by the central government. Whenever Jasdeep Singh Gill travels to other states or embarks on foreign tours, the respective state governments and administrations will provide him with additional security.”

In a nation as diverse as India, where different cultures, religions, and ethnicities coalesce, the stories of individuals who transcend societal barriers to achieve excellence become all the more significant. For young people, especially those from marginalized communities like Muslims these stories offer hope, inspiration, and direction. In today’s climate, where some elements push divisiveness…