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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… Continue reading Changing Rituals of Death and Afterlife in an Urbanising India

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

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

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

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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… Continue reading Faith and Food: Religious Diets, Rituals, and Startups in India

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 November 5, 2025

Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Indian Startups in Faith Tech, Apps, and Temples

Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Indian Startups in Faith Tech, Apps, and Temples India’s spiritual ecosystem is undergoing a fascinating digital transformation. The country that once relied solely on traditional visits to temples, priests, and pilgrimage routes is now witnessing a boom in “faith tech” — a blend of spirituality and technology. Spiritual entrepreneurship has emerged as a powerful movement, where startups are developing innovative apps, online rituals, and temple management systems that connect millions of devotees in… Continue reading Spiritual Entrepreneurship: Indian Startups in Faith Tech, Apps, and Temples

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 November 5, 2025

Inter-Religious Marriages & Blended Faith Identities in India

Inter-Religious Marriages & Blended Faith Identities in India In a land of many gods, languages, and cultures, India’s social fabric has always been rich in diversity. Yet, one of the most delicate intersections of this diversity lies in inter-religious marriages—unions that bring together people from different faith backgrounds. While such marriages have existed for centuries, they have become more visible in the modern era, thanks to urbanization, education, and digital connectivity. However, they continue to… Continue reading Inter-Religious Marriages & Blended Faith Identities in India

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 November 4, 2025

Temples, Trusts & Transparency: Governance in Indian Religious Bodies

Temples, Trusts & Transparency: Governance in Indian Religious Bodies Temples have long stood at the heart of India’s spiritual and social life. Beyond their religious role, they serve as cultural centers, charitable hubs, and symbols of community identity. Many of these institutions also control vast resources—land, gold, donations, and endowments worth thousands of crores. Yet, in an era of growing public accountability and digital governance, questions are emerging about how these sacred assets are managed.… Continue reading Temples, Trusts & Transparency: Governance in Indian Religious Bodies

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 November 4, 2025

Ritual Innovation: New Forms of Worship, New Meanings

Ritual Innovation: New Forms of Worship, New Meanings Rituals have always been the heartbeat of religion—symbolic acts that connect the human with the divine, the individual with the community. For centuries, these practices were passed down unchanged, forming the rhythm of collective faith. Yet, in the 21st century, something remarkable is happening: rituals are evolving. From online prayer gatherings and eco-friendly festivals to personalized home altars and meditation apps, worship today is being reinvented in… Continue reading Ritual Innovation: New Forms of Worship, New Meanings

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 November 4, 2025

Secularism’s New Shape: Where Religion Meets Public Policy in India

Secularism’s New Shape: Where Religion Meets Public Policy in India India’s secularism has always been a unique experiment—a model that doesn’t separate religion from the state entirely, but rather strives to maintain equal respect for all faiths. Unlike the Western notion of secularism, which emphasizes strict separation of church and state, India’s version is about coexistence, balance, and harmony. Yet, as society modernizes and political realities shift, this model is being reshaped. Today, secularism in… Continue reading Secularism’s New Shape: Where Religion Meets Public Policy in India

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 November 4, 2025

Women, Faith and Leadership: Who’s Rising in Religious Institutions?

Women, Faith and Leadership: Who’s Rising in Religious Institutions? For centuries, leadership within religious institutions across the world has largely been a male domain. From temples and churches to mosques and monasteries, decision-making roles were often reserved for men, while women were confined to supportive or devotional spaces. Yet today, a quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding. Women of faith—from Hindu priestesses to Buddhist nuns, Christian pastors, Muslim scholars, and Sikh leaders—are stepping into roles… Continue reading Women, Faith and Leadership: Who’s Rising in Religious Institutions?

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 November 4, 2025

Christianity in India: Growth, Challenges & Global Linkages

Christianity in India: Growth, Challenges & Global Linkages Christianity in India is among the oldest and most diverse religious traditions in the country, with roots tracing back nearly two millennia. According to popular belief, Saint Thomas the Apostle brought the message of Christ to the Malabar Coast (present-day Kerala) around 52 CE. From these early beginnings, the faith has grown into a vibrant and multifaceted community encompassing millions of believers, thousands of denominations, and a… Continue reading Christianity in India: Growth, Challenges & Global Linkages

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