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Centre informs Madras High Court of intent to amend Indian Succession Act, 1925 with respect to wills executed in Chennai, Mumbai & Kolkata

.Centre informs Madras HC of intent to amend Section 213 of Indian Succession Act, 1925, allowing Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs & Parsis to inherit properties in Chennai, Mumbai & Kolkata without probate/LoA. Amendment to cover immovable properties in 3 cities. Petitioner questions correctness of imposing conditions on basis of religion…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

BJP to launch signature campaign over TTD board nominations

BJP to launch signature campaign against appointment of non-believers and those facing criminal prosecution to Hindu temple trust boards. Campaign slogan is "Mana Devalayam - Mana Hakku" to protect temples from other religions. Daggubati Purandeswari faults CM Jagan Mohan Reddy for treating TTD Board as "political rehabilitation centre".

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023

Strict action against teachers who promote religion, caste in schools: APCRC chairman

AP Child Rights Commission chairman K. Appa Rao warned teachers against promoting religion and caste in schools. Strict action will be taken against violators. Teachers were urged to teach moral values such as ethics, justice and social service.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Decoding the President’s speech

President Droupadi Murmu's address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day was reassuring, emphasizing the importance of the Constitution as the guiding document and India's commitment to remain a constitutional democracy. She highlighted the need for harmony with nature, women's empowerment, and the value of education in social…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

‘I was shocked’: Catholic-run public hospitals refuse to provide birth control and abortion

Publicly funded Catholic hospitals across Australia are using the cover of religion to opt out of providing reproductive care – and experts say it has created a ‘postcode lottery’ for access to services

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2023

Law to ban polygamy: Assam govt. seeks public views

The Assam Chief Minister has sought public opinion on a proposed law to end polygamy in the State

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Why this chaplain sees her atheism as a gift

Vanessa Zoltan describes herself as a Jewish atheist whose outlook on the world and her spiritual life is defined by the Holocaust.

WEKU · Aug 20, 2023

Richard Dawkins: everything you need to know about the world’s most famous atheist

The 82-year old evolutionary biologist is one of Britain’s most provocative thinkers

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

Court Reverses Child Custody Order That "No Parent Will Put Down Christianity to or in Front of the Children"

From Marriage of Cochener & Metcalfe, decided yesterday by the Washington Court of Appeals (Judge Ian Birk, joined by Judges Stephen Dwyer & Janet Chung): Metcalfe challenges a provision of the parenting plan that reads in part: "No parent will put down Christianity to or in front of the children,…

Reason · Aug 16, 2023

Ghana's plans for a national cathedral are mired in controversy and delays − but also reflect religion's strong role in the nation's identity

Ghana’s government aims to build a national cathedral: a multidenominational, monumental undertaking to house religious services and state events. Plans include a 5,000-seat worship space, a museum and a music school, reportedly projected to cost around US$400 million.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2023