Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Why Gandhi and Ambedkar clashed: From separate electorates to Hinduism to concept of justice'

In 1931, Mahatma Gandhi questioned Ambedkar about his criticism of the Congress. Ambedkar's answer captures the heart of the many disagreements between the two.

'Speakers push inclusion in Texas social studies standards'

Last year, the board approved a chronological framework that places greater emphasis on Texas and U.S. history and downplays world history and geography.

'Damaged bust of Indian independence leader falsely linked to anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh'

After the death of a popular Bangladeshi student leader in December 2025 sparked a spate of protests, a picture of a vandalised bust of Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi circulated on social ...

'Why Hinduism Rose and Fell in Southeast Asia'

Hinduism gained ground in the region in the early centuries of the Common Era because it provided elites with a fully-fleshed metaphysical package along with literacy.

'7 reasons why calling Hinduism a religion is misleading'

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय॥ Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to “follow” Hinduism. They grow into it through everyday life, through family habits, moral choices, festivals, ...

'Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists to be exempt from proposed ban on non-Hindus in Chardham: Temple committee'

Those spreading anarchy and seeking to divide Hindus should first study the Constitution,’ said the head of the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee.

'Right Word | Social Media And The Rise Of Digital Hinduphobia'

An increasingly disturbing pattern that promotes ‘Hinduphobia’ is becoming more and more visible on social media at the global level. The impact of this trend shouldn’t be underestimated as it is ...

'Uttarakhand: Chardham temples propose ban on entry of non-Hindus'

This comes days after the Ganga Sabha, which administers the Har-ki-Pauri ghat in Haridwar, installed hoardings prohibiting non-Hindus at the religious site.

'OPINION | Ban on entry of all non-Hindus to Char Dham: Not justified'

Hemant Dwivedi, president of Badrinath-Kedarnath Mandir Samiti says, there are sacred shrines in all faiths where only believers in those religions are allowed entry. He cited the examples of Mecca ...

'The divine bouncers: Restricting access to Uttarakhand shrines insults India, Hinduism'

The Badri-Kedar Temple Committee's push to exclude non-Hindus from sacred shrines mocks Hinduism's inclusive ethos, insults divine omnipotence, and betrays India's global aspirations.

'From Gangotri to Kedarnath: What’s fueling calls to bar non-Hindus from Uttarakhand temples?'

Gangotri’s non-Hindu entry ban has sparked similar proposals for Char Dham temples and Haridwar ghats. Here’s what’s driving the push and why it matters.

'Char Dham temple panels consider move to restrict entry for non-Hindus'

Temple committees overseeing Uttarakhand’s Char Dham shrines are weighing proposals that could restrict the entry of non-Hindus into temple premises, triggering confusion within the boards themselves ...