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In India’s anti-colonial struggle, Hindu nationalists were anti-national

Hindu nationalists like to cast themselves as patriots that put the country first. Their history of non-participation during the independence movement suggests that they were anything but patriots in India’s battle for freedom.

13 important facts about India's controversial Ram Mandir

On August 5, Narendra Modi inaugurated the construction of the contested Ram Mandir. Here, we list some facts about the site and its political background.

Why the Hindu Right hates one of India's most renowned historians

The eminent historian’s scholarship undermines Hindutva’s project to saffronise India’s past.

The Indian troll army's obsession with rape

If you're a writer active on social media then you probably fight off 'trolls' every day. But if you question the Hindu nationalist government of India, you find yourself dealing with an entirely unique breed of a troll.

German envoy’s RSS visit stirs controversy in India and beyond

Walter J. Lindner’s visit to a ‘Nazi-inspired’ group sparked an outcry online, with many calling for his resignation.

India's ruling BJP faces catch-22 situation with citizenship bill

Lawmakers of the lower house of parliament passed the bill that excludes Muslims and contradicts an anti-immigrant accord, despite protests in three northeastern states.

Beware the emerging "New India"

The rise of majoritarianism fueled by Hindu ultra-nationalism threatens India's pluralistic, rich and diverse traditions. Muslims have become targets in India and their oppressors enjoy impunity and oxygen from the government.

Trump and Modi's silence on hate crimes provides shelter for criminals

Both US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have vowed to destroy "radical Islamic terrorism", while ignoring repeated crimes against Muslims. The silence from both leaders provides protection for violent Islamophobes.

India's far-right is trying to make India great again through eugenics

The project to create tall, fair, and intelligent babies undertaken by the RSS claims to have delivered as many as 450 "custom babies" and targets thousands by 2020.

Hindu nationalists promise 'superior' Indian babies

Just like a farmer will have a good yield only when he prepares the soil properly, similarly the purification of the sperm and egg is very important to produce "genius" babies, according to Hindu nationalists promoting eugenics.

Is India's largest province a test case for India's leap to the right?

India's ruling party's determination to instil a more uniform nationalism is gaining ground. The ascension of an extremist like Yogi Adityanath to the chief ministership of Uttar Pradesh is a test of India's pluralistic traditions.

12 things to know about the hardliner who runs India's Uttar Pradesh

Yogi Adityanath has likened Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan to an alleged terrorist. He's also said Mother Teresa was part of a conspiracy to "Christianise" India.