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From Avidya to Ahimsa: How Ignorance Breeds Violence—and Dharmic Ways to Heal Ego
Ignorance narrows perspective, heightens ego defensiveness, and increases the risk of violence, but dharmic insights and modern science together offer proven ways to interrupt that cycle. This article maps how cognitive biases, identity threats, stress physiology, and moral disengagement convert ignorance into harm. It then presents convergent guidance from Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism on…
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Bangladesh Mob Lynching Sparks Alarm: Urgent Call to Safeguard Religious Minorities
Amid political instability in Bangladesh, the lynching of a Hindu youth in Mymensingh highlights escalating extremist violence and the growing insecurity of religious minorities. The analysis situates the incident within patterns of vigilantism driven by rumor, polarization, and weak enforcement. It emphasizes human dignity, due process, and the need for transparent investigations and legal accountability.…
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Bangladesh’s Rising Intolerance: Islamist Violence Hits Hindus, Durga Puja, and Baul Artists—Implications for Minority Rights
Bangladesh faces a concerning rise in intolerance, with reports of an extremist Islamist group targeting Hindu minorities, Durga Puja pandals, and Baul artists. The Baul tradition—rooted in syncretic Bhakti and Sufi currents—stands at the heart of Bengal’s cultural pluralism, making these attacks a direct challenge to religious freedom and heritage. This analysis outlines the human…
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Essential Geopolitics: Rising Extremism in Bangladesh and Proven Ways to Secure India’s East
This analysis explains how rising extremism in Bangladesh intersects with India’s eastern frontier and why a balanced approach—firm on security and compassionate toward communities—is essential. Readers discover the core drivers of radicalization, the vulnerabilities of a complex riverine border, and the practical gains from India–Bangladesh cooperation. The piece highlights people-centric Border Security, technology-enabled surveillance, and…
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“We have been ruling the Deccan for the last 800 years!”- Excerpts from Kasim Razvi’s 1948 Speech
The excerpt captures the fervent speech of Kasim Razvi, depicting the tumultuous period during Hyderabad’s integration into India in 1947-48. Razvi’s inflammatory rhetoric, emphasizing an Islamic state and inciting violence against Hindus, underscores the atmosphere of fear and division orchestrated by the Razakars, his militant group. The speech not only reflects a deep-seated religious animosity…
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If the West Bends Over Any Further, We’ll Be Left with a Broken Spine: Nations and Muslim Appeasement
This insightful blog post delves into the complex issue of appeasement in Western nations and its potential consequences in the face of extremist Islamic jihadist ideologies. Drawing from historical events and lessons, it cautions against the dangers of bending too far in the direction of compassion, underscoring the need for a careful balance between empathy…
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How the Fanatic Syed Ahmad Barelvi Met his Maker at Balakot
The blog post discusses the historical narrative of post-Mughal India, highlighting the glorification of figures like Tipu Sultan as freedom fighters against British rule while sidelining others like Siraj-ud-Daulah. It delves into the controversial figures of Shah Waliullah, Abdul Aziz, and Syed Ahmad Barelvi, who are often depicted as “Muslim revivalists” but had a more…
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Afghanistan’s Throes Of Instability And Conflict
The situation in Afghanistan, often referred to as the ‘graveyard of empires,’ has been marked by ongoing conflicts and instability within its borders and in its relations with neighboring countries like Pakistan and Iran. The Taliban’s strict rule has imposed a heavy burden on ordinary Afghans, leaving them with no escape from their oppressive regime.…
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Origins of Khalistani Terrorism in Canada
The rise of Khalistani terrorism in Canada and India is a troubling phenomenon that has had far-reaching consequences for the security and social cohesion of both countries. Advocates of Khalistan, a hypothetical independent Sikh state, have resorted to violence and terror tactics to achieve their political aims, including bombings, assassinations, and targeted killings. The victims…
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Punjab – Seeking Way Forward In Simmering Crisis
Amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics, the reported Kashmir-Khalistan (K2) project orchestrated by Pakistan’s ISI has raised concerns, aimed at rekindling the Khalistan movement even in the face of improving conditions in Kashmir. Extremist leaders operating from Pakistan and the recent shooting down of the Khalistan Commando Force Chief, Paramjit Singh Panjwar, in Lahore, serve as unsettling…