Divisive Rhetoric in Maharashtra: 50 Rallies in 4 Months Focused on ‘Love Jihad’, ‘Land Jihad’, and ‘Economic Boycott’

Divisive Rhetoric in Maharashtra: 50 Rallies in 4 Months Focused on 'Love Jihad', 'Land Jihad', and 'Economic Boycott'

At one such rally, at Mumbai’s Mira Road on March 12, speeches were made against “Islamic aggression”, “love jihad” and “land jihad”, with some of the speakers calling for an economic boycott of Muslims. Starting November last year, at least 50 ‘Hindu Jan Aakrosh Morcha’ rallies have been held across Maharashtra, in almost all of the state’s 36 districts. Each of these events has followed a set pattern: a brief march through the heart of the city, amid a sea of saffron flags and caps, followed by a short rally,…

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Cultivating Piety during Ramadan through Worship, Quranic Studies, Charity, and Self-Discipline

Cultivating Piety during Ramadan through Worship, Quranic Studies, Charity, and Self-Discipline

By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “The month of Ramadan is the month in which the Quran was sent down as a guidance for mankind and as clear signs that show the right way and distinguish between right and wrong.” – Quran 2:185 Ramadan is a blessed month that holds tremendous value and status for believers. It is a time to break free from materialism and focus on the Hereafter. Two months prior to Ramadan’s arrival, prayers are offered for its attainment, and the month itself is named “scorching” due to the…

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Call for Religious Conversion: Hindu extremist leader Suresh Chavanke advocates converting 4 Million Muslim women to Hinduism

Call for Religious Conversion: Hindu extremist leader advocates converting 4 Million Muslim women to Hinduism

Hindu militant and owner of an extremist television network, Suresh Chavhanke, has called on Hindus to convert 4 million Muslim women to Hinduism in a bigoted and sexist threat. Known for repeatedly issuing threats of violence against Muslims, Chavhanke’s latest statement, given on video, has gone viral. “We need forty lakh women from the Muslim community to increase the ratio, as women are less than men among Hindus,” said Chavanke. Last year, Chavhanke had administered a genocidal oath to a Hindu group in India’s capital, New Delhi, that said, “We take…

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J&K’s Forests under threat: Immediate action needed to prevent irreversible damage

J&K's Forests under threat: Immediate action needed to prevent irreversible damage

By: Dr. Showkat Rashid Wani The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. The Directorate of Distance Education had deputed some of its students to MET Higher Secondary School for Practice of teaching. During inspection the author of this article saw a creative sketch on forest degradation by one of the students. The student had got an idea from the CBSE Class 9 English Beehive book of her cousin containing…

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J&K Police intensify anti-terror operations, seize two houses in Bandipora for sheltering militants

J&K Police intensify anti-terror operations, seize two houses in Bandipora for sheltering militants

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday attached two houses in Bandipora under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly providing shelter to terrorists, officials said. A police spokesman said that the houses belong to two “terrorist associates” who already stand arrested. The double storied residential houses of Abdul Majeed Reshi, father of accused Aijaz Ahmad Reshi alias Doctor, at Gundpora Rampura, and Mohammad Jamal Malik, father of accused Maqsood Ahmad Malik, at Chitteybandey Aragam village were attached in presence of executive magistrate under Section 25 of the UAPA. The…

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