Nation Oct 16 Community leaders say foiled Hindu temple attack was result of surge in online hate By Deepa Bharath, Associated Press
World Oct 12 Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate their largest festival under tight security amid rise in attacks Despite pledges to keep Bangladesh's largest Hindu festival of Durga Puja safe, this year's version was subdued following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and attacks on minority groups, especially Hindus. By Julhas Alam, Al Emrun Garjon, Associated Press
World Jun 03 How India's Hindu nationalists are using a long-dead emperor for anti-Muslim politics For more than three centuries, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb remained relegated to India's history books. Until recently, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others from his Hindu nationalist party brought him back to life as a brutal oppressor of their faith… By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World May 07 Watch 7:03 How COVID-19 is inflaming India's social and religious tensions India’s government has begun to relax its lockdown, though COVID-19 continues to spread there. The country has incurred massive economic and humanitarian losses and is still vulnerable to a devastating blow from the virus. Meanwhile, the pandemic is fomenting violence… By Neha Poonia
Politics Feb 24 Watch 4:45 Trump's visit to India sparks hero's welcome along with protests In his first official visit to India, President Trump was greeted largely with warmth and enthusiasm. But his arrival, at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing widespread criticism for a new law that opens pathways to citizenship… By Neha Poonia
Dec 16 Across India, opposition builds against citizenship law By Emily Schmall, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press The new law giving citizenship to non-Muslims who entered India illegally to flee religious persecution in several neighboring countries. Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch 6:17 In cow-worshipping India, beef stirs up vigilante violence By PBS News Hour The cow is considered sacred to Hindus, who make up 80 percent of India's 1.2 billion people. Recently, allegations of the consumption of beef have sparked a spate of violent incidents, raising alarm about intolerance again the significant Muslim minority. Continue watching
Nov 12 Diwali celebrations dazzle Hindu devotees worldwide By Larisa Epatko Millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world this week celebrated Diwali, the festival of lights and the victory of good over evil. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch Loved and Loathed, Indian Politician Narendra Modi Seeks Re-election Loved and Loathed, Polarizing Indian Political Figure Modi Seeks Re-Election… Continue watching