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How Gen Z Ignites a Dharmic Cultural Renaissance—and Why Older Generations Should Cheer

A spirited debate on X has reframed Gen Z’s cultural choices as a dharmic renaissance rather than a turn to rigid orthodoxy. The emerging pattern shows young Indians reclaiming and modernising traditions across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—through music, clothing, pilgrimage, and service. Earlier generations preserved culture defensively under Westernized narratives; Gen Z is now…
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Academic Freedom or Hinduphobia? A Call for a Fact-Based ‘Who Owns Hindutva?’ Debate

Rutgers University’s recent panel on “Hindutva in America” has reignited debate about academic freedom, Hinduphobia, and the fair representation of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh perspectives. Observers argue that one-sided framing and mischaracterized symbols undermine pluralism and public understanding. A fact-based “Who Owns Hindutva?” forum is proposed to convene diverse scholars and community voices, including…