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Religion in a Post-Truth World: Fake News, Mythmaking & Faith Narratives

Religion in a Post-Truth World: Fake News, Mythmaking & Faith Narratives We live in an era often described as post-truth — a time when emotions outweigh evidence, and beliefs spread faster than facts. In this landscape, religion finds itself both a participant and a victim. While faith has always been about belief beyond proof, the digital age has blurred the line between sacred truth and social manipulation. Fake news, viral myths, and distorted narratives now […]

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November 6, 2025

Diaspora Faith Leadership: Indian-Origin Gurus, Saints & Spiritual Guides Abroad

Diaspora Faith Leadership: Indian-Origin Gurus, Saints & Spiritual Guides Abroad Over the past century, Indian spirituality has traveled far beyond the borders of the subcontinent, finding homes in temples, yoga studios, meditation centers, and cultural organizations across the globe. From New York to Nairobi, London to Kuala Lumpur, Indian-origin spiritual leaders — gurus, saints, monks, and preachers — have emerged as key voices shaping how faith is practiced and perceived in multicultural societies. Their role […]

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November 6, 2025

Religion & AI Ethics: Should an Algorithm Have a ‘Chaplain’?

Religion & AI Ethics: Should an Algorithm Have a ‘Chaplain’? As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes deeply embedded in daily life — from social media recommendations to medical diagnostics — questions about its moral and ethical boundaries are no longer confined to scientists and philosophers. They now reach into the realm of theology. What happens when machines start making decisions that affect human lives? Should algorithms, like soldiers or patients, have moral guidance — perhaps even […]

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November 6, 2025

Digital Faith Influencers: YouTube, Instagram & Spiritual Branding

Digital Faith Influencers: YouTube, Instagram & Spiritual Branding The intersection of faith and the digital world has created a fascinating new space — one where spiritual teachings, personal enlightenment, and online branding coexist. Across India and beyond, a new generation of digital faith influencers has emerged on YouTube, Instagram, and other platforms. They are not just preachers or monks; they are storytellers, motivators, and content creators who use technology to spread ancient wisdom in modern […]

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November 6, 2025

Religion and Healthcare: Faith-Based Responses to Pandemics & Mental Health

Religion and Healthcare: Faith-Based Responses to Pandemics & Mental Health Religion and healthcare have long been intertwined in India, where faith and healing often share the same space. From ancient Ayurvedic traditions rooted in Hindu philosophy to the compassion-based service of Christian and Islamic institutions, religion has historically played a central role in public health. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, brought this relationship into sharp focus once again — showing both the potential and the challenges […]

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November 6, 2025

Faith-Based Activism: From Humanitarian Aid to Social Justice in India

Faith-Based Activism: From Humanitarian Aid to Social Justice in India Faith and activism have long walked hand in hand in India. From the teachings of Buddha and Nanak to the movements led by Gandhi and Ambedkar, religion has often served as both a moral compass and a mobilizing force for justice. In today’s India, faith-based activism continues to evolve — no longer limited to charity or ritual service but expanding into fields like education, healthcare, […]

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November 5, 2025

Religion and Politics in Local Governance: From Panchayats to Metros

Religion and Politics in Local Governance: From Panchayats to Metros Religion and politics have always shared a complex relationship in India. While the Constitution envisions a secular state, the realities of faith-based identities often influence decision-making — from the smallest village panchayat to large metropolitan municipalities. In recent years, as grassroots democracy deepens and urban governance expands, religion’s presence in local governance has taken new and subtle forms. It no longer manifests only as overt […]

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November 5, 2025

Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India

Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India Death, the one certainty of life, has always carried deep spiritual meaning in Indian culture. Across centuries, every community — Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, or Jain — has evolved distinct rituals to honor the departed and guide souls toward peace. Yet, as India urbanizes rapidly, these timeless traditions are being reshaped by modern lifestyles, limited space, technology, and shifting beliefs. What was once an […]

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November 5, 2025

The Theology of Technology: How Faith Traditions Interpret AI and Biotech

The Theology of Technology: How Faith Traditions Interpret AI and Biotech The 21st century has ushered in tools that once belonged to the realm of myth — machines that think, genes that can be edited, and data that predicts human behavior. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and biotechnology are not only transforming economies and healthcare; they are reshaping how humanity understands creation itself. As these frontiers expand, religious and spiritual traditions are beginning to grapple with profound […]

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November 5, 2025

Cross-Faith Youth Networks: What Happens When Hindus, Muslims, and Christians Connect

Cross-Faith Youth Networks: What Happens When Hindus, Muslims, and Christians Connect India’s young generation is growing up in a time of both deep religious awareness and global connectivity. While religion continues to influence identity, a quiet yet powerful movement is unfolding — one where Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Jain, and Buddhist youth are coming together through education, art, social work, and digital platforms. These cross-faith youth networks are not just dialogues about tolerance; they are […]

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November 5, 2025

Religion and Caste Dynamics in India: New Dialogues, Old Structures

Religion and Caste Dynamics in India: New Dialogues, Old Structures Caste has been one of the most enduring and complex features of Indian society. While religion has long been a source of unity, it has also reinforced hierarchies that divide communities. In modern India, the relationship between religion and caste is being redefined through social activism, education, inter-caste movements, and digital awareness. Yet, even as new conversations emerge about equality and inclusion, the deep roots […]

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November 5, 2025

Faith and Food: Religious Diets, Rituals, and Startups in India

Faith and Food: Religious Diets, Rituals, and Startups in India India’s relationship with food is deeply spiritual. From temple kitchens feeding thousands to the sacred art of fasting and feasting, food in India has always carried religious significance. Every faith in the country — Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Christianity — treats food not merely as nourishment, but as a reflection of faith, ethics, and identity. Today, as lifestyles evolve and startups reimagine traditional […]

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November 5, 2025