Voice of Humanity मानवता की आवाज
(Photo: Unsplash/Balaji Malliswamy) Former Mumbai Police Commissioner, Julio Ribeiro finds himself in a flurry of controversy after his commentary on the status of minorities in India. Speaking at a book launch event in Goa on December 26, Ribeiro voiced concerns about the treatment of Hindus and Christians in Pakistan, suggesting a potential parallel situation unfolding … Read more
Over 70 scholars and participants from various religious backgrounds convened in Mumbai to discuss the idea of religious freedom and its applicability in today’s society on October 14. The Interfaith Solidarity Council hosted an event that highlighted the diverse traditions and messages connected with freedom of religion as defined within different religions. The event’s topic … Read more
(Photo: Unsplash/Arihant Daga) A recent report by the International Christian Concern (ICC) outlines the “the concerning religious freedom conditions for Christians and other religious minorities in India.” The report notes that as India commemorated its 76th anniversary of independence this August 15, concerns have been mounting over its departure from the roots of secular democracy. … Read more
(Photo: Unsplash/Alexander Grey) A Christian orphanage in central India has been denied a renewal of its permit to receive foreign charitable funds, intensifying concerns about religious freedom and governmental oversight in the country. The Department for Women and Child Development in Madhya Pradesh state declined to renew the licence for Aadharshila Sansthan, an orphanage in … Read more
ECI church, Hariharganj, Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: Courtesy of ECI) In a recent development, the Supreme Court has provided interim protection from arrest to the Chairman of the Broadwell Christian Hospital Society in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, amidst allegations of forceful religious conversion. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala has … Read more
(Photo: Unsplash/Endri Killo) Educational leaders are calling for more specialist teacher recruitment after a fall in the number of students taking A level Religious Studies (RS). The Religious Education Council of England and Wales (REC) and National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) have issued a joint warning after RS A level exam entries fell … Read more
(Photo: Unsplash) Christians in India came together on August 10 to observe ‘Black Day’, voicing their opposition to the denial of fundamental rights to Dalit Christians and Muslims. These groups have been excluded from affirmative action programs of the Indian government based solely on religious grounds. The annual ‘Black Day’ serves as a poignant reminder … Read more