Why Hindu nationalism threatens India’s free speech and secularism
Some of India’s most prominent scientists have signed a petition and returned awards to draw attention to India’s growing intolerance. The petition accuses the governing […]
Month: October 2015
Why the far-right consider Vladimir Putin their Christian vanguard against Islam
More than 40 Syrian rebel factions have condemned the Russian involvement in a war that almost brought President Bashar al-Assad a “crushing defeat”. The United […]
Vandals daub swastikas and racist slogans on Jewish and Muslim graves in Austria
Vandals daubed swastikas and anti-migrant slogans on Muslim and Jewish graves over the weekend in western Austria. The perpetrators targeted the graves and building of […]
Rare first edition of King James Bible from 1611 found in Wales
A rare copy of the King James Bible, dating back to the 17th Century, reappeared in Wales. A moment of curiosity from St Giles Parish […]
What is the Hindu festival of Navratri?
The festival of Navratri (nine nights) celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Navaratri begins around harvest time in October, and, celebrations last for nine […]
Scholar’s corner: what does the Qur’an actually say about Jews and Christians?
Dr. Imam Mamadou Bocoum is a holder of two Masters and a PhD from The Muslim College, and Heythrop College, University of London. He is […]
Scholar’s corner: how do Abul A’la Maududi and Fazlur Rahman position Jews and Christians in the Quran?
Dr. Imam Mamadou Bocoum is a holder of two Masters and a PhD from The Muslim College, and Heythrop College, University of London. He is […]
Family seek hate crime charge against white supremacist accused of killing Iranian-American Shayan Mazroei
The family of murdered Iranian-American engineering student Shayan Mazroei, 22, want authorities to consider it a hate crime. Craig Tanber, a white supremacist gang member […]