India As Orange Country
How will the temple movement pan out after Ayodhya? Will the BJP go ahead with Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, the Idgah in Hubbali, Karnataka, and many other such contentious sites?
New Ayodhya: Temple Town, Tinseltown
The new Ayodhya, remodelled as a glitzy temple town, exudes celebratory spirit and promises limitless development. But a closer look reveals its contradictions and discontent
From Babri Masjid To Inauguration Of Ram Mandir – Making Of A Milestone
Tracing the long journey towards the establishment of the Ram temple in Ayodhya
'Ayodhya Our City Too': Muslims Relive Memories Of Violence As Ram Mandir Inauguration Inches Closer
Muslims in Ayodhya brace for the Ram Mandir inauguration 31 years after the demolition of the Babri Masjid. Their only wish is to be allowed to live in peace
Between Stories Of Neglect And Transformation, A Temple Triumphs In Ayodhya
Ayodhya is all decked up, having undergone a rapid transformation in the recent past. Its residents are torn between the temple town then and now
Mapping The March To A Hindu Rashtra
A look at a decade of the Hindu Rashtra conferences in Goa reveals which of their targets have been achieved and what remains
‘I Was Told Don’t Object As Elections Are Near’: Joshimath Shankaracharya
Excerpts from an interview with Joshimath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, who came into the limelight for his decision to not attend the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya
'Ramaisation' Of Indian Politics
Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram’s idol in Ayodhya has transformed the political landscape. Following Hindu tradition is the new buzz in governance but its foundation was laid in 1986
December 23, 1949: Abdul Barkat Sees Divine Ram Lalla
In this excerpt from his book ‘Tryst With Ayodhya’, Balbir Punj narrates the account of Abdul Barkat, a Muslim policeman, who was posted in Ayodhya when idols of Ram were claimed to have ‘emerged’ at the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babari Masjid site in 1949.
Ayodhya: Many Cities, Many Histories
The rich and versatile histories of Ayodhya sustain the famed Ganga-Jamuni syncretic culture of Awadh
The Changing Face Of Ayodhya As A Political Spectacle
The contemporary Ram Janmbhoomi politics that began in the 20th century can be broadly categorised into three periods—1949, 1980s and post-2014
With An Eye On Polls, What Could Be The Impact Of Ram Temple Inauguration On Indian Politics?
The Ram temple inauguration may certainly influence the processes and outcomes of the upcoming General Elections
What Does Ram Mandir Mean To An Ordinary Indian?
The Ram Temple is definitely a historic moment of celebration, inspiration and reflection. It’s a moment in history that shows that, as a country, we have faith in our institutions
The Dark Mien: How Ram Is Portrayed In Different Skin Colours
Hindu scriptures differ on the skin colour of Ram. Was he white, blue, bluish-grey, black or even green?
The Slow-Burning South: How Ram Janmabhoomi Movement Made Its Way Into South India
The Ram Janmabhoomi movement has taken its time to seep into the southern states, but undercurrents have always existed
Rama's Greatest Challenge Today Is Men In The Guise Of Gods
Rama faces the greatest challenge of his legacy today and it is caused by humans who consider themselves gods, accountable to no one
Supreme Court Verdict Revoking Remission In Bilkis Bano Case Raises Hope For Democratic India
With its order in the Bilkis Bano case, the Supreme Court has rekindled hope and trust in many, particularly those on the margins, and restored in feminists the courage to fight for women’s rights, dignity, and the elimination of collective and individual violence against women.
Diary: A Pledge In Palampur For Construction Of Ram Temple
Thirty-four years ago, between June 9-11, 1989, a pledge was taken for the construction of the Ram temple in Palampur’s Rotary Club