Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Hindutva vs Hinduism debate turns fiery as J Sai Deepak goes ballistic on Aiyar, Moitra'

At the Calcutta Debating Circle’s “Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva” debate, J Sai Deepak went ballistic, challenging Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar and TMC’s Mahua Moitra on their ...

''Hindutva Is Hinduism In Paranoia': Mani Shankar Aiyar's Comments Spark Row'

Aiyar argued that Hinduism is a spiritual tradition, while Hindutva is a political ideology. He said Hinduism had survived for centuries without what he called the “protection” of Hindutva.

'West Bengal BJP Leader Agnimitra Paul Slams TMC, Highlights Ongoing Threats To Hindus In Bangladesh'

MLA Agnimitra Paul on Sunday strongly opposed the narrative of “Hinduism needs protection from Hindutva,” as being set by Trinamool Congress (TMC), arguing that the premise itself was flawed and ...

'Mani Shankar Aiyar Does It Again, Calls Hindutva 'Perverter'; 'Distorting' Hinduism For Votes?'

PM Modi's presence in Somnath Swabhiman parv has spooked the lobby. On the other hand, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar stirred another row after he said Hindutva is "Hinduism in paranoia," which ...

'Hindutva exists because Hinduism existed: Mahua Moitra at Kolkata debate'

Taking a different pitch, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra distinguished between the two in the sense that while Hinduism is a religious and spiritual path which allows space for multiple ...

''It reflects Hindu tattva': Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out over Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Hindutva' remark'

The Calcutta Debating Circle’s The Debate 2026 on “Hinduism Needs Protection From Hindutva” saw a fiery exchange between prominent figures including Mani Shankar Aiyar, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Mahua Moitra ...

''Hindutva is Hinduism in Paranoia': Mani Shankar Aiyar's statement sparks row, BJP reacts'

Mani Shankar Aiyar maintained that Hinduism is fundamentally a spiritual and philosophical way of life, whereas Hindutva, in his view, functions as a political doctrine.

'Mani Shankar Aiyar calls Hindutva ‘Hinduism in paranoia’, sparks political row'

Aiyar drew a sharp distinction between Hinduism as a spiritual tradition and Hindutva as a political ideology, arguing that the two are fundamentally different in nature and purpose.

'‘Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia...’: Mani Shankar Aiyar triggers row; BJP reacts'

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticised Hindutva during a Kolkata debate, calling it \"Hinduism in paranoia\" and a political ideology distinct from the spiritual tradition of Hinduism.

'Mani Shankar Aiyar Says "Hindutva Is Hinduism In Paranoia", BJP Hits Back'

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks, in which he said Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia, have sparked a political row, with the BJP accusing him of insulting Sanatan Dharma.

''Hindutva Is Hinduism In Paranoia': Mani Shankar Aiyar Stirs Row, BJP Hits Back'

The Congress leader said Hinduism, which he described as an ancient and resilient faith, neither required nor depended on Hindutva for its survival.

'Somnath Temple History Debate: BJP, Congress Clash Over Nehru's Role in the History of Somnath'

A heated debate unfolds over the history of the Somnath Temple, sparked by the Prime Minister's recent comments. BJP National Spokesperson, Sanju Verma, argues that Jawaharlal Nehru showed 'deep ...