Iyer, for example, uses statistical analyses of newspaper reporting on what India refers to as “communal riots”—conflicts between two different religious communities that lead to life and property ...

In today’s polarized world, the terms Hinduism and Hindutva are often used interchangeably, causing widespread confusion.

All religious groups in India have shown major declines in fertility rates, a study from Pew Research Center has found. As a result there have been only "modest changes" in the religious make-up ...

It is made up of a variety of different religious beliefs and practices. It originated near the Indus River in India. The name 'Hindu' comes from the word Indus. Central to Hinduism is the belief ...

Makar Sankranti signifies the harvest and the Sun's transition into Capricorn, celebrated under various names across India.

Muslims have been present in India long before the Mughal Empire. The arrival of Muslims in India began as early as the 4th ...

When it comes to matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption, India has different laws for different communities based on their religion, faith and beliefs. But since Independence ...

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday asked how India was different from Bangladesh, saying that religious minorities in both the countries are facing persecution ...

Buddhist dates apply to holidays in most of East Asia; Tibet and Sri Lanka celebrate those holy days on different dates. In addition to its five main religions, India recognizes days for Jainism ...