Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Madras HC stays trial against former Tamil Nadu minister for ‘hate speech’ targeting Hindu sects'

Taking note of the matter on April 17, 2025 the High Court directed the Tamil Nadu police to register a first information report against Ponmudy. When no case was registered, the court initiated suo ...

'What we know so far about the Supreme Court’s ruling on reservation for converted Dalits'

The Supreme Court ruled that converts to religions outside Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste status or benefits.

'Supreme Court’s SC Ruling Rekindles Debate On ST Delisting In Jharkhand'

Critics say linking the Supreme Court’s decision on Dalits with the demand for delisting is an attempt to divert attention from the demand for the Sarna religion code.

'Why SC stand on Scheduled Caste conversion signals a structural reset in India'

British Colonial censuses did not merely record caste, they froze it, standardised it, and permanently tied it to governance. Independent India inherited this mechanism.

'Faiths and fences: On reservation benefits, religious groups'

SC communities began using religious conversion itself as an act of assertion and autonomy. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar himself led a mass conversion of SC members to Buddhism. Notably, he converted to Buddhism ...

'How To Keep Tulsi Plant In Your Home As Per Vastu'

Some people keep Tulsi at home for greenery, but some keep it for positive vibes. In a Hindu household, the holy basil plant is believed to be a form of goddess Lakshmi. Its presence brings positivity ...

'I asked AI about God. It asked me about myself instead'

In week four of Rhik Samadder’s diary, our resident AI skeptic turned to HolyGPT to ask the ultimate question of why we are here ...

'Hindu minority in Bangladesh faces surge in attacks after 2024 uprising'

Ever since mass protests ousted Bangladesh's leader Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, minorities have faced a surge of vigilante attacks.

'Hanuman Temples Outside India: Global Devotion & Jayanti Celebrations'

Know about the famous Hanuman temples outside India. Explore the 85-foot statue in Trinidad, the Taos Ashram in the USA, and global devotion for Hanuman Jayanti 2026.

'No person other than a Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh can claim Scheduled Caste status, SC judgment'

Supreme Court rules only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can claim Scheduled Caste status, barring others from reserved benefits.

'Fact Check: STs to lose reservation after religious conversion? No, here’s what Supreme Court said'

A post circulating on social media claims that members of the ST community will lose their reservation following religious conversion ...

'Converting to any religion except Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, results in loss of SC status—Supreme Court'

Christianity, by its very theological foundation, does not recognize or incorporate the institution of caste, says a division bench of top court.