NYC mayoral candidates address sanctuary, Trump and religious hatred at interfaith forum
New York City RNS New York City’s religious leaders gave mayoral candidates a platform to discuss their visions for the city at a forum on Thursday, at St John the Divine Cathedral in Morningside Heights. The event, hosted ahead of the 24th June primary election, was co-sponsored by a coalition of faith-based organisations, including Union […]
Controversy erupts over Hindu temple float at New York’s India Day parade
Reuters A carnival float featuring a Hindu temple that is planned for an upcoming India Day Parade in New York City has sparked controversy, with a number of groups calling it anti-Muslim and saying it should be removed from the event. The float depicts a temple to the Hindu god Lord Ram, which was consecrated […]
Modi’s denial of discrimination against minorities in India is a lie, activists say
Washington DC, US Reuters Narendra Modi’s denial that discrimination against minorities exists in India contradicts thorough documentation by rights advocates, according to activists disappointed by President Joe Biden’s embrace of the Indian Prime Minister. Asked at a press conference with Biden on Thursday what steps he was willing to take to “improve the rights of Muslims […]