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Fear, faith and the politics of division

What a supreme irony! Hinduism survived 60 years of Congress rule. It survived 200+ years of British rule, 400+ years of Mughal rule, and 5,000 years of evolution, invasions, and cultural challenges. 
But now, with a “Hindu” party (BJP-RSS) in power for over a decade”controlling Parliament, most States, the judiciary, media, and institutions”there are screams of “Hindu Khatre Mein Hai!! (Hindus are in danger)”
If Hinduism is truly in danger now, who exactly is endangering it?
This is not protection”it is manufactured fear to divide people, play with religious sentiments, and distract from real issues like jobs, the economy, and unity.
Wake up, India. Do not let wicked politicians exploit our faith for power. Hinduism’s strength is its inclusiveness, not hate.

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How forests are lost one pillar at a time

SRIDHAR D’IYER, Caranzalem
Published Dec 28, 2025, 12:40 AM IST
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In 2023, the Chief Conservator of Forests ordered a physical verification of all forest boundary pillars in Mussoorie prior to chalking out a new working plan. It was found that of the 12,321 boundary pillars, 7,375 were missing. Recently, the Uttarakhand High Court asked that a probe be conducted into how forest officials accumulated unexplained wealth and the disappearance of forest boundary pillars. The Court took this decision based on internal reports that flagged…

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