A fire broke out at Sree Chenthitta Devi Temple on Powerhouse Road in Chalai, Thiruvananthapuram. The temple, managed by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram City, had its roof wholly burnt. The incident happened at 2.45 p.m. on Saturday. The fire first broke out in a room on the right side in front of the main shrine of Bhagvati, where the puja items are stored. It is suspected to have originated in the portion of the 'Kalamezhuthu' (temple ritual art form) before quickly spreading across the temple complex. Wood, lamps, and puja materials allow ..read more

In a disturbing incident unfolding in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a harrowing case of coercion, blackmail, and religious intimidation has come to light. The victim, a 27-year-old Hindu woman from Taraganj, has accused Islamist Sabir Khan, a married man from her locality, of subjecting her to over three years of captivity, physical and sexual assault, and relentless pressure to convert to Islam. According to reports from OpIndia, Sabir Khan allegedly initiated contact with the victim in October 2021, initially establishing a friendship which later turned coercive and traumatic for the victim. The ..read more

Mohana Chandran, a Hindu, was forced to convert to Christianity for marriage. Something bothered him during his married life. He realised that the feeling that he had changed his religion was wrong, which led to unrest within. Mohana heads a research institute in Europe. His realisation that he cannot give up his identity, culture, and roots motivated him to choose 'Ghar Wapsi'. Finally, after 17 long years, this Hindutva devotee returned to his own religion. In 2006, under particular circumstances, Mohana, a native of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, converted to marry a Christian girl. They have ..read more

Imagine being part of a vibrant community where you follow common social norms, celebrate the same events and festivals as others around you, and feel deeply connected to traditions passed down for generations. Suddenly, you are forced to give up these deeply ingrained beliefs and practices and adopt a different religion and culture that is completely alien to you. You even have to change your name to something that doesn’t connect with your heritage and reject all the values and customs your family and community hold dear. Such a sudden change raises big questions: What happens to your identi ..read more

Attacks on Hindus and Hindu Dharma, both in Bharat and overseas, are frequent and unrelenting. In many regions of the world, this persecution is like a genocide slowly unfolding before our eyes. For decades, the world has ignored the actual depth and breadth of these attacks, driven by disturbing anti-Hindu bigotry. From murders, forced conversions, land grabs, assault on festivals, desecration of temples and murtis, hate speech, and sexual violence to institutionalized & legal discrimination, Hindus are facing an increasing assault on their very existence along with an unprecedented Hindu ..read more

"Islam forbids organ donation, but allows receiving: As a Pakistani girl receives a heart transplant in India, Indians have many questions", Opindia, April 26, 2024: "A 19-year-old fashion designing aspirant named Ayesha Rashan from Pakistan’s Karachi got a new lease on life after she received a heart from an Indian patient via a heart transplantation surgery in Chennai. She was first admitted to MGM Healthcare in Chennai in 2019 as a result of a serious cardiac condition that developed into heart failure. She was advised of a heart transplant. The family was hesitant, though, because they cou ..read more

In a horrifying ordeal, a young Hindu woman was subjected to molestation by an Islamist while traveling from Bangalore to Mangalore on a bus to exercise her right to vote. The unsettling incident occurred when Mohammad Azim, a passenger from the Islamic community, engaged in inappropriate behavior towards her. Displaying remarkable courage, the woman promptly reported the misconduct to the bus driver as Islamist Azim persistently harassed her. However, despite her plea, the driver failed to take appropriate action. https://twitter.com/MohanGowda_HJS/status/1783165395278635267 Based on the repo ..read more

"Muslims say law and order has improved in western UP. ‘But voting for BJP against our imaan’", The Print, April 18, 2024: "It’s past 11 pm, but this roadside pizza outlet in a small town called Dhampur is buzzing with people—mostly Muslim women. No, it’s not Eid and it’s not because of the election either. It’s the change that women, and men, Hindus, and Muslims, are experiencing across western Uttar Pradesh—the absence of fear of stepping out at night. The darkness that would earlier descend on people’s minds as evening came is being replaced by the confidence among families and friends that ..read more

"There is no such thing as ‘Human Sacrifice”, Mexicolore, "People take it for granted that the Aztecs practiced something called human sacrifice. But what, exactly, is ‘human sacrifice’? What people mean by using this term is that humans are killed to satisfy the needs of a god or gods. We assume that this was true about the Aztecs, but a closer look reveals more about us than about the Aztecs. First of all, the people who were killed were men who fought in various battles. Aztec warriors tried to capture other warriors, not kill them. In our warfare, we encourage soliders to kill other soldie ..read more

In a significant move, the Majuli Zila Satra Mahasabha has taken a decisive stance against Zubeen Garg. Following a crucial decision, Zubeen has been urged to refrain from participation in cultural events held in Majuli. Furthermore, there is a proposal to revoke the title of "Sangeet Sindhu" bestowed upon Zubeen by the music fraternity in Majuli. This decision underscores a significant shift in sentiment towards the artist. Notably, Zubeen Garg found himself at the center of controversy at the 66th Central Rongali Bihu Sammelan held in Majuli on April 22. Zubeen Garg, invited as the chief gue ..read more