Military, Mandir, and Messaging: Reassessing Civil-Military Secularism in India
The recent public appearances of Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi at prominent Hindu religious sites—most notably the Kedarnath Temple and Ram Bhadrāchārya’s ashram—while in uniform, have triggered an important debate about the role of faith within military institutions in democratic states. These developments, while not unprecedented, hold particular significance in the context of India’s […]
India’s Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: Reform, Repression, or Religious Overreach?
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What is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and how will it impact land rights, religious autonomy, and political control for Indian Muslims?