India’s Digital Footprint on the Israel-Gaza War

India’s Digital Footprint on the Israel-Gaza War

Advertisement In the wake of the Israel conflict, Aditya Raj Kaul, an Indian journalist known for his pro-BJP views, posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the atrocities committed by Hamas, alleging that a pregnant woman was dissected by Hamas, killing the unborn child. As of writing, the post has been viewed 10.2 million times with … Read more

In India, Hindutva Schools Are Indoctrinating Poor Children

In India, Hindutva Schools Are Indoctrinating Poor Children

Advertisement On a scorching afternoon in Mishrikh, a remote village in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, children are gearing up to go to Ekal Vidyalaya. Most children who attend these schools wear tattered clothes and hand-me-down slippers, and carry half-broken and half-chewed pencils. The school is part of the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation (EVF), which claims … Read more

Muqtedar Khan on Why Religious Nationalism Is Poisoning South Asia

Muqtedar Khan on Why Religious Nationalism Is Poisoning South Asia

Advertisement The suffering of Muslims in India has reached unprecedented levels since the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in 2014. In addition to the demonization of the community, they are targets of mob violence and hundreds of Muslims have been killed, injured and rendered homeless. Their homes, businesses, and places of … Read more

What is the Future of Hindu Nationalism in India?

What is the Future of Hindu Nationalism in India?

Advertisement Earlier this month, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost the assembly elections in the southern state of Karnataka by a significant margin. The party, which espouses a philosophy of Hindu nationalism, was defeated by the center-left Indian National Congress, which ostensibly advocates civic nationalism and secularism. What does this mean for Indian politics … Read more