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Communal tensions erupt in Nepalgunj between the Hindu and Muslim community

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(Photo: Christian Today/Hanna Mitchell) In an unusual turn of events in the usually peaceful nation of Nepal, a curfew was enforced in Nepalgunj city on October 3, amid concerns of communal (sectarian) violence between Hindus and Muslims. The strife began when a Hindu boy posted a controversial social media status about Muslims in the regional … Read more

India is marred by deep descent into communal hatred

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(Photo: Unsplash/Sikandar Ali) Indians recently celebrated the ascent and safe landing of the Chandrayaan moon expedition. A billion Indian citizens are caught up in the euphoria of this mammoth technological achievement. The nation joins the company of the U.S., China and Russia in going to the moon, and we have soaked up congratulations coming from … Read more