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Netherlands appears to be showing the world an elegant way of tackling semetic intolerance, especially of Islamic type. Two developments in recent weeks confirm this interesting developments. In the first week of June, a Dutch court reaffirmed their support to allow public debate over Islamic religion, which is typically avoided around the world fearing backlash from Muslim adherents. In the last week of June, Dutch government initiated a ban on the ritual slaughter of animals, withstanding the pressure from Jewish and Islamic relgious quarters.

Sadhu Nigamanand went on a fast unto death to protest against illegal mining on the bank of the Ganga in Haridwar. He started his fast on February 19 from Haridwar. On April 30, the district administration forcibly shifted Nigamanand – a seer at the Matri Sadan Ashram – to the Haridwar District Hospital as his [...]

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, known for teaching Yoga and having millions of followers, has drawn church’s criticism for his ties with Right-wing groups infamous for attacking Christians. Delhi’s Catholic Archbishop Vincent Concessao condemned the yoga teacher’s ongoing mass campaign which seeks to curb corruption as it is being supported by Hindu groups. The Archbishop, who [...]