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FCRA 2026: Powerful New Rules Defend Dharmic Communities from Funding Abuse
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026 introduce a sharper compliance framework for organisations receiving foreign funds in India. The new rules require precise objectives, declared operational areas, donor transparency, social media disclosure, and stricter accountability for key functionaries. Their most important religious provision permits legitimate faith-based activities while excluding proselytisation from specified categories. This…
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Why Convert When Core Values Align? A Dharmic, Ethical, and Legal Roadmap to Pluralism
If core values across religions already align, why do conversion campaigns persistand why do they trigger anxiety? This long-form analysis approaches the question through Dharmic frameworks, showing how ahiṁsā, satya, seva, and karuṇā unite Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh traditions. It explains the theological, social, and historical forces that drive conversion, while clarifying international and…
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Siddaramaiah Signals Landmark Repeal Drive for Anti-Cow Slaughter, Anti-Conversion Laws in Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has indicated that the government will begin the process to repeal the state’s Anti-Cow Slaughter and Anti-Conversion laws. This potential shift aims to align policy with constitutional guarantees, religious freedom, and communal harmony while addressing concerns about enforcement and livelihoods. Observers across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism emphasize that ahimsa and…
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Essential History: Ghar-Wapsi from Vijayanagara to Marathas
I trace the essential history of Parāvartana (Ghar-Wapsi) from Vijayanagara to the Maratha Empire, spotlighting rare mass Shuddhi efforts and their social impact. From Harihara II’s era to Shivaji’s Panditarao and the Arya Samaj’s bold campaigns, discover how Hindu society fought to restore its own against daunting odds.