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Indian Muslim artisan fights virus slowdown with Hindu idols

World 5 years ago

Indian Muslim artisan fights virus slowdown with Hindu idols

Since the coronavirus pandemic clobbered his pottery business, one Muslim artisan from India's largest slum has turned to a Hindu god to revive his fortunes by making environmentally friendly Ganesha idols for an upcoming festival.

Sleep at last for Varanasi's keepers of cremation fires

World 5 years ago

Sleep at last for Varanasi's keepers of cremation fires

The stench of smoldering funeral pyres usually hangs heavy by the Ganges river in Varanasi, the mystical Indian city where Hindus believe being cremated will free them from the cycle of rebirth. But because of a nationwide coronavirus lockdown, one of India's holiest places are eerily absent.

Hindu group offers cow urine in a bid to ward off coronavirus

World 5 years ago

Hindu group offers cow urine in a bid to ward off coronavirus

Experts have repeatedly asserted that cow urine does not cure illnesses like cancer and there is no evidence that it can prevent coronavirus.

Sporadic violence in Delhi as death toll hits 32

World 5 years ago

Sporadic violence in Delhi as death toll hits 32

Sporadic violence hit parts of Delhi overnight as gangs roamed streets littered with the debris of days of sectarian riots that have killed 32 people, police said Thursday.

Jokowi creates country’s first Hindu state university

National 6 years ago

Jokowi creates country’s first Hindu state university

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has issued a presidential regulation (Perpres) turning the Hindu Dharma State Institute (IHDN) in Denpasar, Bali into the country’s first Hindu state university.

Hindus hit the road with Muslims in Lombok to celebrate Idul Fitri

National 6 years ago

Hindus hit the road with Muslims in Lombok to celebrate Idul Fitri

Wearing traditional Balinese clothing and playing Balinese music, Hindu residents joined the takbiran parade around the city, waving their decorative flags and umbrellas.

In an Indian village, Muslims talk of leaving as divide with Hindus widens

World 6 years ago

In an Indian village, Muslims talk of leaving as divide with Hindus widens

Such interactions no longer happen, many say, because of how polarized the two communities have become in the past two years, and some are frightened and thinking of moving away - if they can afford it.

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