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Australians have said they have ‘no religion’ on every census we’ve had – and it is growing every year

When I sit down to fill in my first Australian Census in 2026, one question I will be watching closely is a familiar one. Back home in India, “What is your religion?” was never really a question – although it is asked in the census.

The Conversation

Nancy Mace clashes with CNN host over her anti-Muslim ‘Trojan horse’ posts

Oscar Jimenez challenges South Carolina Republican on her claims about Muslim-American elected officials and reminds her of the First Amendment’s protections towards the freedom of religion

The Independent UK

FCRA Amendment Bill needed to curb anti-national activities: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the FCRA Amendment Bill's necessity for curbing anti-national activities. He stated the law applies to all foreign donation recipients, regardless of religion or community. The proposed legislation aims to prevent foreign funds from being used for anti-national purposes. Fadnavis emphasized that legitimate organizations will…

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What Traditional Indian Jewellery Really Signals About Your Region, Religion, and Caste

The dialect spoken in goldThe mangalsutra a woman wears in Pune looks nothing like the one her counterpart wears in Chennai. One is black beads strung on gold thread. The other is a thali tied with turmeric cord at the wedding and later restrung on a gold chain. Both signal…

Times Life

25 Years Later, A Chilling Horror Movie Captures A Strange Moment In History

August 2001 was a tough time to drop a nuanced movie about religion.

Inverse

Why Parashurama Sought Lord Dattatreya's Wisdom

Who teaches the one who already knows everything? It sounds impossible, yet Lord Dattatreya gave one of the most beautiful answers in Sanatan Dharma. Revered across Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta, Nath, and many other spiritual traditions, Lord Dattatreya is known as the Guru of Gurus. His teachings go beyond religion and…

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Why Interfaith Marriage in India Forces You to Choose Between Identity and Festivals

The festival arrives before you're readyDiwali comes, and you are in his house. His mother has made sevaiyan for Eid every year of her life, and she makes it beautifully, and you eat it with genuine gratitude. But tonight there are diyas to light, and you are not sure whether…

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The Narada Purana's Laws of Devotion That Contradict Everything You Think About Worship

The text begins by disqualifying the obviousThe Narada Purana opens its treatment of devotion not with a prescription for ritual but with a question about desire. Before the flowers, before the lamp, before the correct pronunciation of any mantra, it wants to know what you are actually doing when you…

Times Life

Kamika and Putrada Ekadashi 2026:Dates, Parana Time and the Blessings You Can Receive

Ekadashi is considered to be one of the most powerful tithis in the Sanatan Dharma. This vrata is observed twice in a month, and is completely dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe. On this day all the devotees perform Vrat as it is believed that by this…

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The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad's Teaching on the Self Goes Deeper Than Any Religion Can Reach

The question Yajnavalkya refused to answer simplyYajnavalkya, the sage at the center of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, was asked by his wife Maitreyi what would make her immortal. He did not tell her to pray. He did not name a god. He told her to understand what the self actually is,…

Times Life

From free speech to religion and press - US courts find Trump admin violated rights in 75 rulings

Federal judges have ruled against Donald Trump’s second-term administration in 75 First Amendment cases, finding that it infringed speech, religion and press freedoms despite his pledge to end 'government censorship'.

The Times of India

Neon Ends Kick Stream After Religion Clash With Chromazz: 'What's Wrong With Me Being Muslim?'

Neon's livestream with Chromazz ended abruptly after a heated debate over his Muslim faith, sparking viral social media reactions and discussions about religious stereotypes.

International Business Times UK

'Game of Thrones: Lord of Light' is coming. Here's all you need to know

Warner Bros. Games launches a new limited-time event called 'Lord of Light' on August 7, 2026. This event is part of the game's August campaign, which is themed "History and Visions." The 'Lord of Light' event draws inspiration from R'hllor, a mysterious religion from the franchise. Players will battle rival…

The Economic Times

The financial dilemma that wound up helping US churches thrive

By many measures, Americans are growing less religious: Since 2007, for example, the percentage of people who pray daily has dropped, while the “unaffiliated” have grown to 29%. But those numbers can distract from just how much faith still matters in American public life – much more so than in…

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Taslima Nasreen backs UCC, says women would not get equal rights if religious laws exist

Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday reiterated her stance on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that laws should be based on equal rights rather than religion, while also calling for the lifting of the ban on Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party in Bangladesh.

The Conversation

Science, religion, and political omens: the meaning of eclipses in ancient Rome

On August 12, Europe – in particular the Iberian peninsula – will look to the sky to witness a historic solar eclipse. We already know when it will begin, how long it will last, and what part of the sun will be hidden behind the moon. Apps on our phones…

The Economic Times

Ancient Egyptian crocodile mummies reveal surprising secret about a lost species worshipped over 2,000 years ago

Ancient crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo are revealing new secrets about Egyptian religion. DNA analysis identified a forgotten species, the West African crocodile, in sacred offerings. Scientists also found evidence that wild crocodiles were hunted for religious rituals. These findings reshape our understanding of ancient Egyptian biodiversity and practices. The…

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 4’s Thought for the Day condemned as ‘historically ignorant’ by Professor Alice Roberts

Faith-based segment, which airs during the ‘Today’ programme, has attracted controversy in the past

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Salon

Religion fuels data center opposition

Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse

The Guardian - UK

‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana

Marijuana plays a sacred role among Rastafari followers and they say criminalising it violates their rights

Salon

Texas Senate mulls ways to push religion

The lieutenant governor released seven new charges for state senators to study before the Legislature reconvenes

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Tennessee Governor candidate claims ‘Islam is incongruent’ with Constitution, promises to ban non-Christian places of worship on campaign trail

State Representative Monty Fritts is running for governor of Tennessee with a campaign platform that includes a goal to ban mosques and what he refers to as pagan religions, including Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. The 63-year-old Republican candidate made these comments while on the campaign trail with just four days…

The Texas Tribune

“A deal with the devil”: Religion motivates data center opponents in Texas

Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse, others see an opportunity to advocate for environmental stewardship.

The Economic Times

Supreme Court junks review plea against verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversion

The Supreme Court dismissed a review petition regarding Scheduled Caste status. A person converting to a religion other than Hindu, Sikh, or Buddhist loses SC status. This loss is immediate and complete from the moment of conversion. The court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order on this matter. Reconversion…

The Economic Times

Cornell student Austin Franco says university took no action after he rejected Jewish boss, claims controversy left him with $25,000 in donations

Cornell student Austin Franco is facing backlash for refusing a job offer based on religion and claimed the university has not disciplined him for his controversial remarks. Franco also states the controversy brought hi $25,000 in donations. Franco believes he was misled into the undercover meeting by a supposed support…

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