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On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
'Our India policy starts with a clean slate and shared economic goals'Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is visiting India to foster stronger ties. The new Nepali government prioritizes good governance an...
After Yunus regime freed Rahmani, India watches Bangladesh's radical Islam surgeConcerns rise over Islamist radical movements in South Asia. Jashimuddin Rahmani, an influential ideologue, has been released on bail in Ba...
How DK Shivakumar reached Karnataka’s powerful throne that Siddaramaiah guardedKarnataka's political landscape is set for a significant shift as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is reportedly poised to replace Chief...
Quote of the Day by Thomas Aquinas: 'There is nothing on this earth more to be prized...'-Catholic Church's greatest philosopher's important lesson on why true friendship is one of life’s greatest giftsThomas Aquinas, a medieval philosopher, believed true friendship was paramount. His quote, 'There is nothing on this earth more to be prize...
Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: ‘Where love rules, there is no will to power, and where power predominates…’ - Why the founder of analytical psychology believed the urge to dominate can damage relationshipsQuote of the Day by Carl Jung highlights the inherent conflict between love and power. He observed that where one thrives, the other dimini...
Quote of the Day by Father of Tragedy Aeschylus: “Married love between man and woman is… – Inspiring lessons on marriage, commitment, trust and why actions speak louder than vows by the ancient Athenian playwright known for his powerful tragedies and deep insight into human nature and moralityQuote of the Day by Aeschylus: Aeschylus’s quote, “Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature,” exp...
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
Decided to revive scholarship for economically weak students, stop religious allowances: Bengal CMWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the revival of the Vivekananda Merit Scholarship Yojana. This scheme will support eco...
Quote of the day by Ayn Rand: 'A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others' ; life lessons from The Fountainhead authorTrue creativity stems from inner purpose, focusing on personal growth and achieving goals rather than competing. Ayn Rand's philosophy high...
Twist of history: Will a party founded by a Bengali win West Bengal?West Bengal Election Results: Early trends in West Bengal show the BJP surging ahead of the TMC, potentially marking a historic shift in a ...
Barpeta Assembly Election Result 2026: AGP’s Dipak Kumar Das vs Uddhab Chandra Das. Who is winning?The Barpeta constituency in Assam has emerged as a closely watched electoral contest in the 2026 Assembly elections, with candidates from m...
BJP’s Kerala strategy: Betting on select pockets to force a three-corner contestBJP Kerala Elections Strategies: Bharatiya Janata Party is intensifying its electoral push in Kerala. The party is focusing on select const...
BJP’s Kerala strategy: Local faces, development pitch & high-stakes bid to break the two-front political systemBJP Kerala Elections Strategies: The BJP is intensifying its election campaign in Kerala. The party focuses on specific constituencies and ...
Babri’s shadow over Murshidabad: Three seats, one explosive faultlineA proposed mosque in Rejinagar is becoming a focal point for the 2026 West Bengal polls. This project is reshaping voter loyalties and reli...
Mandir-Masjid: How competitive faith politics recasting Bengal's 2026 poll battleAs West Bengal gears up for its elections, a notable uptick in religious symbolism is evident. Political rallies are increasingly hosted at...
Court battles over places of worship: The never-ending saga of politics, litigation, & progressThe Supreme Court postponed the plea hearings on the Places of Worship Act 1991 to April, voicing displeasure at the influx of new petition...
Sunday ET: Local clashes are likely to be unleashed as a matter of strategy before 2014 electionsIn the months leading in to the 2014 general elections, local animosities are likely to be nurtured and unleashed as a matter of strategy.
No monolithic Muslim vote, but will vote as a bloc in 2014 to keep Narendra Modi outMuslim voting preferences show religious sentiments are secondary. Muslims vote on party lines, and not on the basis of sectarian identity.
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Relationship between forms of modernity and religious bodies.