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Meet The 12 Dalit, Bahujan, and Trans Women Braving The 2019 Lok Sabha Elections    Feminism in India Amidst many instances of hate crimes, casteism, and queerphobia, the election season is peppered with representations from Dalit, Bahujan, and trans women. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2IX4TrG

ISIS, Joe Biden, Australia’s Feral Cats: Your Friday Briefing    The New York Times (Want to get this briefing by email? Here's the sign-up.) Good morning,. We start today with the decentralization of the Islamic State, Joe Biden's entry into the ... from - https://nyti.ms/2XJob8k

Beyond the Ganges: Why My Family Said Goodbye at One of India's Lesser Known Rivers    The Daily Beast For my parents, going to the Ganges for my grandparents' pujas didn't make sense. My whole family is from Bengaluru, a South Indian state that's nowhere near ... from - http://bit.ly/2DpZbee

India's Modi files nomination papers as he seeks a second term    Al Jazeera English The Hindu nationalist leader is contesting from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, which he won in 2014 by a record margin. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GAgpqo

Delhi court reserves order on Christian Michel’s plea    Hindustan Times A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, seeking ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UCsFvu via IFTTT

Missionary school in Manipur burnt down after disciplinary action against students    Hindustan Times A Christian missionary school in Sugnu of Manipur's Kakching district was burnt down on April 25 night, a few days after school authorities suspended six of its ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VvKVLo via IFTTT

Modi files nomination papers, hopes to hold onto seat for second time in India's general elections    The Globe and Mail Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed nomination papers Friday in a Hindu holy city, hoping to hold onto the seat for a second time in India's general elections. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News https://tgam.ca/2IUPXKO

Indian cardinal: Retired priests are 'burning furnaces of prayer'    Crux: Covering all things Catholic Retired priests are “examples of burning furnaces of prayer” for the Church, says India's leading prelate. from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XIgwqu via IFTTT

Fifteen dead in Sri Lanka after overnight gun battle with suspected Islamist militants    Metro US Fifteen dead in Sri Lanka after overnight gun battle with suspected Islamist militants. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2INl1N6

Ethnic equation matters most in Assam’s Kokrajhar    The Hindu Urkhao Gwra Brahma, a former Rajya Sabha member and the United People's Party (Liberal) candidate for the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency in western ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gs37ff

Interfaith dialogue can combat extremism    Dhaka Tribune Why we need peaceful conversations between different religions. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vmxv5S

Delhi court reserves order on Christian Michel’s plea    Hindustan Times A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, seeking ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UCsFvu via IFTTT

BJP's Udit Raj upset for not getting Delhi seat ticket    Telegraph India The Dalit leader has threatened to quit the party after it fielded singer Hans Raj Hans from the North West Delhi seat. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XGHkri

In Kerala, parties bank on maths of temple politics    Times of India THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The devastating floods of last August destroyed many sociocultural barriers in Kerala and in its aftermath, brought about a unity ... from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VWWSa3 via IFTTT

Separatist links: Amarinder Singh says Canadian PM Trudeau playing with fire    indiablooms Chandigarh, Apr 27 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's affinity with separatist ... from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UJjHMP

Kapil Dev to bring Sikhism book to Dubai    Khaleej Times Speaking to Khaleej Times via phone from California, Dev said the world could learn a lot from the Sikh religion. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gnhz8u

Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Aimed at Christians: Terrorists Described as Religious Extremists    CNSNews.com (Updated). (CNSNews.com) – Sri Lanka police declared an overnight curfew after Easter Sunday's deadly bombing spree targeting churches and five-star hotels ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2IxUxPQ

Missionary school in Manipur burnt down after disciplinary action against students    Hindustan Times A Christian missionary school in Sugnu of Manipur's Kakching district was burnt down on April 25 night, a few days after school authorities suspended six of its ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VvKVLo via IFTTT

Sri Lanka Attacks Highlight Growing Worldwide Persecution Of Christians    The Federalist Pew Research lists Christians as the most harassed faith in the world, with significant levels of persecution in 144 countries, according to 2016 data. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GuBnH7

In Kerala, parties bank on maths of temple politics    Times of India THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The devastating floods of last August destroyed many sociocultural barriers in Kerala and in its aftermath, brought about a unity ... from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VWWSa3 via IFTTT

Delhi court reserves order on Christian Michel’s plea    Hindustan Times A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, seeking ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UCsFvu via IFTTT

Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Aimed at Christians: Terrorists Described as Religious Extremists    CNSNews.com (Updated). (CNSNews.com) – Sri Lanka police declared an overnight curfew after Easter Sunday's deadly bombing spree targeting churches and five-star hotels ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2IxUxPQ

India's Modi files nomination papers as he seeks a second term    Al Jazeera English The Hindu nationalist leader is contesting from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, which he won in 2014 by a record margin. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GAgpqo

In Kerala, parties bank on maths of temple politics    Times of India THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The devastating floods of last August destroyed many sociocultural barriers in Kerala and in its aftermath, brought about a unity ... from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VWWSa3 via IFTTT

Arundhati Roy on Caste, Ambedkar and Gandhi    Groundviews Featured image courtesy The Delhi Walla. In the Preface to her “The Doctor and the Saint: Caste, Race, and 'Annihilation of Caste'. The Debate between B. R. ... from - http://bit.ly/2V7N147

Delhi court reserves order on Christian Michel’s plea    Hindustan Times A Delhi court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by Christian Michel, the alleged middleman arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, seeking ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UCsFvu via IFTTT

Punished by BJP for speaking up on Dalits, says Udit Raj after joining Congress    Hindustan Times HT CorrespondentUdit Raj, who was denied a BJP ticket to contest from Northwest Delhi, joined the Congress on Wednesday. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VY5L33

Beyond the Ganges: Why My Family Said Goodbye at One of India's Lesser Known Rivers    The Daily Beast For my parents, going to the Ganges for my grandparents' pujas didn't make sense. My whole family is from Bengaluru, a South Indian state that's nowhere near ... from - http://bit.ly/2DpZbee

Police Warned That Sri Lanka Churches Were Targets    The New York Times Multiple explosions killed more than 200 people at churches and across the country. Thirteen people have been arrested. from "india christian news" - Google News https://nyti.ms/2PqpdTK via IFTTT

Arundhati Roy on Caste, Ambedkar and Gandhi    Groundviews Featured image courtesy The Delhi Walla. In the Preface to her “The Doctor and the Saint: Caste, Race, and 'Annihilation of Caste'. The Debate between B. R. ... from - http://bit.ly/2V7N147

Sri Lanka Attacks Highlight Growing Worldwide Persecution Of Christians    The Federalist Pew Research lists Christians as the most harassed faith in the world, with significant levels of persecution in 144 countries, according to 2016 data. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GuBnH7

Beyond the Ganges: Why My Family Said Goodbye at One of India's Lesser Known Rivers    The Daily Beast For my parents, going to the Ganges for my grandparents' pujas didn't make sense. My whole family is from Bengaluru, a South Indian state that's nowhere near ... from - http://bit.ly/2DpZbee

Family of Rajwinder Singh, suspect in Toyah Cordingley murder, believes he’s in Sikh temple    Courier Mail FUGITIVE Rajwinder Singh is believed to be hiding out in a Sikh temple, thwarting a global manhunt for the killer of Toyah Cordingley, his family believes. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GJBNcy

Modi files nomination papers, hopes to hold onto seat for second time in India's general elections    The Globe and Mail Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed nomination papers Friday in a Hindu holy city, hoping to hold onto the seat for a second time in India's general elections. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News https://tgam.ca/2IUPXKO

Arundhati Roy on Caste, Ambedkar and Gandhi    Groundviews Featured image courtesy The Delhi Walla. In the Preface to her “The Doctor and the Saint: Caste, Race, and 'Annihilation of Caste'. The Debate between B. R. ... from - http://bit.ly/2V7N147

Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Aimed at Christians: Terrorists Described as Religious Extremists    CNSNews.com (Updated). (CNSNews.com) – Sri Lanka police declared an overnight curfew after Easter Sunday's deadly bombing spree targeting churches and five-star hotels ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2IxUxPQ

Family of Rajwinder Singh, suspect in Toyah Cordingley murder, believes he’s in Sikh temple    Herald Sun FUGITIVE Rajwinder Singh is believed to be hiding out in a Sikh temple, thwarting a global manhunt for the killer of Toyah Cordingley, his family believes. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2DCpLRx

Beyond the Ganges: Why My Family Said Goodbye at One of India's Lesser Known Rivers    The Daily Beast For my parents, going to the Ganges for my grandparents' pujas didn't make sense. My whole family is from Bengaluru, a South Indian state that's nowhere near ... from - http://bit.ly/2DpZbee

Modi, BJP and the bid to seize control of Indian polity    Deccan Herald Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not seeking a *fresh* mandate for his governance in the 2019 General Elections; he did that in 2014 in the name of the 'Gujarat ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2L3G5AT

Sri Lanka explosion live updates | Troops kill two suspected IS gunmen, 15 killed in the raid    The Hindu Colombo - Sri Lankan security forces exchanged fire with suspected Islamic State affiliated militants and killed at least four of them in the east of the country, ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UKbGqW

Alerts sent to Sri Lanka after probe in Coimbatore ISIS case was completed by NIA    The Hindu The videos, seized from the accused in the Coimbatore case, showed Hashim asking youths from Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to establish an Islamic rule ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GCQfnU

For Indian Muslims, elections bring caste divide among Ashrafs, Pasmandas to the fore    Firstpost The caste system constitutes the reality of Indian Muslims, as it does of Hindus. The Muslims are broadly divided into the elite upper castes, or the Ashrafs, and ... from - http://bit.ly/2PtO0GA

Mahanadi: Neither an election issue, nor a developmental one    Down To Earth Magazine The dying river is marred with pollution and irrigation issues and yet it hasn't made it to the election agenda. from "india rape problem" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZsmnlL via IFTTT

‘BJP has finished Dalits’: Delhi MP Udit Raj blames party after being denied ticket    Scroll.in On April 24, Udit Raj, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party quit the party and joined the Congress. Raj made his decision after the BJP ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2PwfxqS

BJP's Udit Raj upset for not getting Delhi seat ticket    Telegraph India The Dalit leader has threatened to quit the party after it fielded singer Hans Raj Hans from the North West Delhi seat. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XGHkri

Despite scandal, St. Thomas Christians in Kerala are staying with church    National Catholic Reporter On a hot Sunday morning as high Mass let out at St. Thomas Kottakavu Church, Niya Francis, 24, found her shoes among a sea of sandals left outside the ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vmMqNk via IFTTT

Human chain in India honors Sri Lankan blast victims - ucanews.com    UCA News About 100 people including Muslims held hands to form a human chain in front of New Delhi's Sacred Heart Cathedral to pay homage to the victims of suicide ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UEfom7 via IFTTT

Persecution of Christians in Nepal is increasing, several rights activists say    Pakistan Christian Post KATHMANDU, NEPAL: April 26, 2019. (By Stefan J Bos of BosNewsLife)– Four Christians are behind bars in Nepal for allegedly converting people to ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XLynNq via IFTTT

India Redefines Itself Through Its Majority Hindu Faith    NPR In 1992, Hindu extremists tore down a 16th century mosque, igniting Hindu-Muslim riots that killed thousands. India's Hindu nationalist ruling party wants a ... from "hindu nationalism" - Google News https://n.pr/2XEFFCF

Two Dalits killed in CM’S home district, NCSC seeks report    Hindustan Times Police said that three outlaws gunned down Vishundeo Manjhi (60) and his son Anandi Manjhi (23) that triggered tension in the area. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZF1a84

Indian archbishop seeks politician's apology for insulting Christians    UCA News Indian archbishop seeks politician's apology for insulting Christians. BJP senior leader in Karnataka says Christians were not given election tickets because they ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GMInAm via IFTTT

BJP didn't like me as I was not deaf and mute: Udit Raj    Telegraph India The dalit leader accused BJP of sidelining him because he was 'raising questions against atrocities on Dalits' from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UGOUjY

Persecution of Christians in Nepal is increasing, several rights activists say    Pakistan Christian Post KATHMANDU, NEPAL: April 26, 2019. (By Stefan J Bos of BosNewsLife)– Four Christians are behind bars in Nepal for allegedly converting people to ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XLynNq via IFTTT

Opposition stays away from politics of beef ban, lynchings    Times of India News News: Elections News: RAMGARH (JHARKHAND): In a barely furnished small house which opens into the street of a predominantly Muslim village, ... from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vphFHI via IFTTT

Human chain in India honors Sri Lankan blast victims    UCA News About 100 people including Muslims held hands to form a human chain in front of New Delhi's Sacred Heart Cathedral to pay homage to the victims of suicide ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UEfom7 via IFTTT

For Indian Muslims, elections bring caste divide among Ashrafs, Pasmandas to the fore    Firstpost The caste system constitutes the reality of Indian Muslims, as it does of Hindus. The Muslims are broadly divided into the elite upper castes, or the Ashrafs, and ... from - http://bit.ly/2PtO0GA

Under Modi, How Did Hindu Nationalism Affect India's Foreign Relations?    The Diplomat The spirit of nationalist ideology remained trapped in the body of the country's pragmatic needs. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZzoXGJ

India election 2019: Meeting a 'foot soldier' of the Hindu far-right    BBC News One member of a radical Hindu group embodies the forces driving the rise of the far-right in India. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News https://bbc.in/2voQPzc

INDIA Persecution against Christian schools in India continues    AsiaNews One of the oldest Catholic institutions in Manipur was set on fire; another school was attacked by Hindu radicals in Maharashtra. Schools are open to the poor ... from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XSRK7n

WhatsApp a weapon of hatred in India | Article    Asia Times The messaging app is often used to spread rumors and disinformation among the populace, posing a technological threat to elections and democracy. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2DEuAdk

Gender, Religion, and Virtual Diasporas    Economic and Political Weekly The rise of web-based social spaces has expanded the political sphere beyond the boundaries of the nation state, while also disseminating and shaping ... from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZCQsz1

CPI(ML) lambasts BJP over Sadhvi Pragya, Giriraj    Business Standard The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)-Liberation on Friday flayed the BJP for fielding Sadhvi Pragya in the general elections and charged the party ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VsPSEU

Sri Lanka explosion live updates | Troops kill two suspected IS gunmen, 15 killed in the raid    The Hindu Colombo - Sri Lankan security forces exchanged fire with suspected Islamic State affiliated militants and killed at least four of them in the east of the country, ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2DCLAQY

Sri Lankan ex-defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will run for president, tackle radical Islam    The Hindu Gotabaya says he would stop the spread of Islamist extremism by rebuilding the intelligence *service* and surveilling citizens. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2W9907X

Gender, Religion, and Virtual Diasporas    Economic and Political Weekly The rise of web-based social spaces has expanded the political sphere beyond the boundaries of the nation state, while also disseminating and shaping ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZCQsz1

Ethnic equation matters most in Assam’s Kokrajhar    The Hindu Urkhao Gwra Brahma, a former Rajya Sabha member and the United People's Party (Liberal) candidate for the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency in western ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gs37ff

Terrorism, extremism don’t belong to any single religion: president    Daily Times exmarketplace. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VyioEQ

Charlottesville is an enduring symbol. But of what?    Washington Post Biden is right. "Charlottesville," its former mayor says, is about "a battle for the soul of this nation." from "hindu extremism" - Google News https://wapo.st/2Vm9eeT

Sri Lankan expats in UAE call for unity, safer future    Khaleej Times Tears ran dry at a multi-religious gathering held at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vuBLQx

Sri Lanka Attacks Highlight Growing Worldwide Persecution Of Christians    The Federalist Pew Research lists Christians as the most harassed faith in the world, with significant levels of persecution in 144 countries, according to 2016 data. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GuBnH7

Interfaith dialogue can combat extremism    Dhaka Tribune Why we need peaceful conversations between different religions. from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vmxv5S

INDIA Persecution against Christian schools in India continues    AsiaNews One of the oldest Catholic institutions in Manipur was set on fire; another school was attacked by Hindu radicals in Maharashtra. Schools are open to the poor ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XSRK7n via IFTTT

Indian archbishop seeks politician's apology for insulting Christians    UCA News Indian archbishop seeks politician's apology for insulting Christians. BJP senior leader in Karnataka says Christians were not given election tickets because they ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GMInAm via IFTTT

Easter party cuts across religious divide in India    UCA News Easter party cuts across religious divide in India. Rattled by Sri Lanka bombings Christians in Madhya Pradesh focus on peace as Hindus Muslims Sikhs enjoy ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2PoOXjb via IFTTT

India's Dalit Christians may come in from the cold    UCA News Ending the denial of social welfare benefits to Dalit Christians, who hail from a group formerly known as untouchables, is among the undertakings given during ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vcVdkX via IFTTT

Persecution of Christians in Nepal is increasing, several rights activists say    Pakistan Christian Post KATHMANDU, NEPAL: April 26, 2019. (By Stefan J Bos of BosNewsLife)– Four Christians are behind bars in Nepal for allegedly converting people to ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XLynNq via IFTTT

Indian cardinal: Retired priests are 'burning furnaces of prayer'    Crux: Covering all things Catholic Retired priests are “examples of burning furnaces of prayer” for the Church, says India's leading prelate. from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XIgwqu via IFTTT

Lynching: Toxic legacy of the last five years    Free Press Journal We should have hung our heads in shame as the world's greatest festival of democracy opened last month. Spared Sri Lanka's devastating explosions, India. from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GL9Rq6 via IFTTT

Can Bengali Actor Nusrat Jahan Bridge The Hindu Muslim Divide for Mamata?    HuffPost India Jahan is contesting from Basirhat which witnessed violent riots in 2017. from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2XOE7pK via IFTTT

Sikh Day Parade 2019: What You Need To Know    Midtown Manhattan, NY Patch Sikh Day Parade 2019: What You Need To Know - Midtown Manhattan, NY - The Sikh Cultural Society's annual parade is scheduled for Saturday. Here's what ... from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2IYOKSI

Connecticut recognizes April 14 as 'National Sikh Day'    newsindiatimes.com Connecticut state's General assembly has recognized April 14th as “National Sikh Day”, for the Sikh community from India. The General Assembly Citation which ... from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VocE0o

1,898 Sikh pilgrims return to India    The Nation LAHORE - As many as 1898 Indian Sikh pilgrims after celebrating Baisakhi festival in Punjab went back to India through Lahore Railway. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VXgVFa

Vaisakhi Celebrates The Canadian Sikh Values Now Under Threat In Quebec    HuffPost Canada Bill 21 would exclude many Sikhs from classrooms, courtrooms and other public sectors where selfless *service* is most needed. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ILAmOw

Kapil Dev to bring Sikhism book to Dubai    Khaleej Times Speaking to Khaleej Times via phone from California, Dev said the world could learn a lot from the Sikh religion. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gnhz8u

From 'consent football' to 'pin the organ on the body': sex education around the world    The Guardian As the British debate around how to talk to children about sex intensifies, teachers and students explain how it's done across the globe. from "india rape problem" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Pzrdc6 via IFTTT

Without the Left, What Will Happen in India? |    People's Voice In Indian politics, the Left Front parties are the biggest enemy of the BJP, and the only truly secular force in the country. In this election, they have nominated ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2J2kNBp

Meet The 12 Dalit, Bahujan, and Trans Women Braving The 2019 Lok Sabha Elections    Feminism in India Amidst many instances of hate crimes, casteism, and queerphobia, the election season is peppered with representations from Dalit, Bahujan, and trans women. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2IX4TrG

I want to give India a new prime minister – Akhilesh Yadav    TRT World LUCKNOW, India –– Akhilesh Yadav, 45, is seen as a game-changer politician in the ongoing election. A former chief minister of northern Uttar Pradesh state ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UCWVq8

BJP didn't like me as I was not deaf and mute: Udit Raj    Telegraph India The dalit leader accused BJP of sidelining him because he was 'raising questions against atrocities on Dalits' from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UGOUjY

Kanhaiya Kumar "represents" Communists' Aryan Jatitva, not Dalits or Muslims    COUNTERVIEW Counterview Desk With just two days to go for polls (April 29), controversial Communist candidate from Begusarai, Kanhaiya Kumar, has come in for virulent ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZDe5rf

WhatsApp a weapon of hatred in India | Article    Asia Times The messaging app is often used to spread rumors and disinformation among the populace, posing a technological threat to elections and democracy. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2DEuAdk

Punished by BJP for speaking up on Dalits, says Udit Raj after joining Congress    Hindustan Times Prominent Dalit leader Udit Raj, who was denied a ticket by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha election, joined the Congress party on Wednesday. from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VY5L33

Who kept India safe in 1947, 1965 & 1971 wars? Chidambaram counters BJP    United News of India Uniindia: New Delhi, Apr 26 (UNI) Taking a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party, senior Congress party leader P Chidambaram on Friday countered Prime ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2ZFVpr0

Gender, Religion, and Virtual Diasporas    Economic and Political Weekly The rise of web-based social spaces has expanded the political sphere beyond the boundaries of the nation state, while also disseminating and shaping ... from - http://bit.ly/2ZCQsz1

Arundhati Roy on Caste, Ambedkar and Gandhi    Groundviews Featured image courtesy The Delhi Walla. In the Preface to her “The Doctor and the Saint: Caste, Race, and 'Annihilation of Caste'. The Debate between B. R. ... from - http://bit.ly/2V7N147

Will Being Granted Special Status Solve Bihar's Problems?    The Wire The phenomenon of intertwined class and caste based politics is something new to Bihar, but political parties have failed to understand it. from - http://bit.ly/2GzFIIS

As Trump Angers Allies, Rival Powers Cultivate Diplomatic Ties    The New York Times The U.S. has strained relations with allies and partners over policy on weaker nations like Iran and Cuba, and that hinders strategy on China and Russia. from "india rape problem" - Google News https://nyti.ms/2VrAXe1 via IFTTT

Ten interesting things we read this week    Forbes India Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are Management (The 'DWYL' mantra and co-option of a laborious work culture), Business (Howard ... from "india rape problem" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Lg8YdA via IFTTT

Axios Future - April 26, 2019    Axios Have your friends signed up? Any stories we should be chasing? Hit reply to this email or message me at steve@axios.com. Kaveh Waddell is at ... from "india rape problem" - Google News http://bit.ly/2W41uet via IFTTT

Kapil Dev to bring Sikhism book to Dubai    Khaleej Times Speaking to Khaleej Times via phone from California, Dev said the world could learn a lot from the Sikh religion. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gnhz8u

India's government considers a 'Muslim Ban' - AEI    American Enterprise Institute Seeking re-election, the ruling party demonizes migrants from Bangladesh. View related *content*: Foreign and Defense Policy, India/Afghanistan/Pakistan. from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2KTY6Sf

‘BJP has finished Dalits’: Delhi MP Udit Raj blames party after being denied ticket    Scroll.in On April 24, Udit Raj, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party quit the party and joined the Congress. Raj made his decision after the BJP ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2PwfxqS

Defeat the BJP Strengthen the Working Class, Left and All Progressive Movements    International Viewpoint The 2019 Indian general election is currently being held in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. The counting of votes ... from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GGBCiu via IFTTT

In Kerala, parties bank on maths of temple politics    Times of India THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The devastating floods of last August destroyed many sociocultural barriers in Kerala and in its aftermath, brought about a unity ... from "india beef ban" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VWWSa3 via IFTTT

India election 2019: Meeting a 'foot soldier' of the Hindu far-right    BBC News One member of a radical Hindu group embodies the forces driving the rise of the far-right in India. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News https://bbc.in/2GEyyDv

Ethnic equation matters most in Assam’s Kokrajhar    The Hindu Urkhao Gwra Brahma, a former Rajya Sabha member and the United People's Party (Liberal) candidate for the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency in western ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gs37ff

Religious Minorities Across Asia Suffer Amid Surge in Sectarian Politics    The New York Times The bombings of three churches in Sri Lanka highlighted the growing vulnerability of religious minorities across Asia, from Christians in Hindu-majority India to ... from "india christian news" - Google News https://nyti.ms/2UqxYOo via IFTTT

Are Christians Privileged or Persecuted?    The New York Times How Western liberalism's peculiar relationship to its Christian heritage leaves non-Western Christians exposed. from "india christian news" - Google News https://nyti.ms/2Gzp2S6 via IFTTT

Sri Lankan Sunday School Was 'Willing to Die for Christ' on Easter. Half Did.    ChristianityToday.com Amid funerals and fears after ISIS-linked attacks, Christian leaders across the island explain how they are guiding the faithful on mourning and Muslims. from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2KYB90e via IFTTT

Anti-Muslim prejudice puts liberal societies in a bind    Financial Times A new definition of Islamophobia unhelpfully conflates race and religion. from "hindu extremism" - Google News https://on.ft.com/2W8KDqW

Finally, dignity of trade: Why Akhilesh Yadav’s 'doodhwala' vs Modi’s 'chaiwala' rhetoric offers hope in a post-Hindu caste world    DailyO Tejaswi Yadav calling Modi 'nakli OBC' and Akhilesh calling himself a real 'doodhwala' shows India is finally shaking off the shame associated with caste and ... from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2V2oWwp

CBI quizzes accused-turn-approver Rajiv Saxena in AgustaWestland case    India Today In a crucial development in the AgustaWestland case, the Central Bureau of Investigation has quizzed the accused-turned-approver Rajiv Saxena. An officer ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2VrNnCE via IFTTT

Ethnic equation matters most in Assam’s Kokrajhar    The Hindu Urkhao Gwra Brahma, a former Rajya Sabha member and the United People's Party (Liberal) candidate for the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency in western ... from "hindu extremism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2Gs37ff

Easter party cuts across religious divide in India    UCA News Easter party cuts across religious divide in India. Rattled by Sri Lanka bombings Christians in Madhya Pradesh focus on peace as Hindus Muslims Sikhs enjoy ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2PoOXjb via IFTTT

India's Dalit Christians may come in from the cold    UCA News Ending the denial of social welfare benefits to Dalit Christians, who hail from a group formerly known as untouchables, is among the undertakings given during ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vcVdkX via IFTTT

Four Christians, Including US Woman, Detained in Nepal on Allegations of 'Conversion by Allurement'    Christian News Network (Morning Star News) – Police in Nepal seized four Christians at a hotel, including a woman from the United States, early Tuesday morning (April 23) on false ... from "india christian news" - Google News http://bit.ly/2IDRm9l via IFTTT

Without the Left, What Will Happen in India? |    People's Voice In Indian politics, the Left Front parties are the biggest enemy of the BJP, and the only truly secular force in the country. In this election, they have nominated ... from "dalits of india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2J2kNBp

Will Modi Drive India Away from Democracy?    Washington Monthly You got some bad dudes coming in,” Donald Trump told the West Virginia crowd. It was the end of September, and the president was trying to rally his base ... from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2KWsDPt

View: In Modi vs all election, can you spot Rahul?    Economic Times The Sangh Parivar vote bank argues that Modi is the victim. Lutyens' Delhi doesn't like him, as he isn't elitist. from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2GpW5aZ

Ireland and India – Conflict and Commonality    CounterPunch In the north of Ireland town where I was born and grew up, in Market Square, stands a statue. On a lofty stone base stands an even loftier bronze cast of a local ... from "sikh in india" - Google News http://bit.ly/2UFYOCc

The Indian government's election pitch centres on hounding minorities    The Economist NARENDRA MODI, India's prime minister, likes to talk tough on terror. On the campaign trail he tirelessly projects himself as a fear-inspiring avenger. from - https://econ.st/2UTFs1s

Finally, dignity of trade: Why Akhilesh Yadav’s 'doodhwala' vs Modi’s 'chaiwala' rhetoric offers hope in a post-Hindu caste world    DailyO Tejaswi Yadav calling Modi 'nakli OBC' and Akhilesh calling himself a real 'doodhwala' shows India is finally shaking off the shame associated with caste and ... from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2V2oWwp

How People In LA Are Helping Elect A Prime Minister In India    LAist Members of the Overseas Friends of the BJP held a 'Chai Pe Charcha" event for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Irvine in April 2019. (Courtesy OFBJP-LA). from "hindu nationalism" - Google News http://bit.ly/2vktf6X