Secular India

Muslim secular ideas of India

Amar Sohal's book is a fascinating attempt to remind us of the political values of modern Muslim secular ideas

UCC bill in U'khand assembly today, CM Dhami calls it 'moment of pride'

On Sunday, the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the final draft of the UCC, which proposes uniform civil laws for all communities in the state

'Bharat' has been secular nation for 5,000 years: RSS chief Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said 'Bharat' has been a secular nation for 5,000 years and called upon people to remain united and present the best example of human behaviour before the world. Addressing an event organised to launch a book, 'Prithvi Sookta - An Ode To Mother Earth', authored by senior RSS functionary Ranga Hari, Bhagwat appealed to people to have devotion, love and dedication for their motherland, saying, "We consider motherland as an essential component of our national unity." "Our 5,000-year-old culture is secular... In all 'tatva gyan' (knowledge of elements), this is the conclusion. The whole world is one family, this is our feeling. This is not a theory... know it, realise and then behave accordingly," the RSS chief said. "There is so much diversity in the country. Don't fight with each other. Make your country capable of teaching the world that we are one," he said, adding this is the sole purpose of India's existence. Bhagwat said seers created 'Bharat

'Socialist, Secular' removed from new copies of Constitution: Adhir Ranjan

He alleged, "Their intention is suspicious. It has been done cleverly. It is a matter of concern for me"

India's strength is secular democracy with minority rights: Congressman

Bera, is expected to assume the chairmanship of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia Pacific

Citizenship Bill to weaken India's secular historic character: Bangladesh

Momen said Bangladesh maintains strong religion harmony and ensures that followers of all faiths enjoy same rights in every area.

Intolerance has its phases but Hindus truly make India secular: Ex-CEC

According to him, the hate discourse is temporary and the basic ethos of India is secular, which stays because of the inbuilt liberal and secular Hindu tradition