Context: Pew Research Centre released report titled ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. Key findings of the report: Most Indians (84%) surveyed said that respecting all religions is very important to them and all religious groups must be allowed to practise their faith freely. Yet, a considerable number of them also said they preferred to have religious groups …
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Context The demand for independent religion status for Lingayats once again gathered new momentum. Lakhs of people belonging to Lingayat community took to the streets in Bidar – Karnataka. Their anger was not just against those who projected Lingayat community as an integral part of Hinduism but also those who argued Lingayat and Veerashaiva were one and …
India is a diverse society and we have to strive for greater inclusiveness so that all individuals, irrespective of their caste, race and religion, feel a part of society. This will bring out the best in the people and help nurture the nation’s development Why diversity impacts economic progress? Heterogeneous and complex societies see the …