Editor’s Note Dharma endures not because it is free from challenges, but because every generation chooses to preserve it with faith, courage, and collective responsibility… July Newsletter – 2 (July 15 – July 31) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global overview of incidents affecting Hindus and celebrating our heritage, advocating for Hindu rig

By Sandhya Jha Every civilisation honours those who preserve and pass on knowledge, but few traditions celebrate the role of the teacher as profoundly as Guru Purnima. Observed this year on Wednesday, July 29, the festival falls on the Purnima (full moon) of Ashadha (the fourth month of the Hindu lunar calendar). It is a day dedicated to honouring teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides while expressing gratitude for the wisdom they pass on. More than a religious observance,

By Vinay Nalwa Today July 24, 2026 is the final day of the core chariot procession phase, known as Bahuda Yatra. The divine return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the Gundicha Temple back to the main Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. As this grand return brings the annual procession to its culmination, it invites us to contemplate how this unique festival fundamentally reimagines the very essence of sacred space and spiritual encounter. Mos

Editor’s Note What keeps a community alive is not numbers, but memory. Each generation must choose to preserve what it has inherited: its faith, its temples, its traditions, and its collective memory. Across continents, the stories in this issue remind us that safeguarding this inheritance is not merely a cultural responsibility. But a commitment to those who came before us and to those who will follow… 9th-century Shiva temple complex in Indonesia July Newsletter – 1 (July 0

By Vinay Nalwa The Temple Built by Refugees There is a quiet irony unfolding in the English city of Peterborough. It does not begin with a courtroom or a council meeting. It begins more than five decades ago, in East Africa. In 1972, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of tens of thousands of Asians, majority were Hindus of Indian origin. Families who had lived in Uganda for generations were given only days to abandon their homes, businesses and places of worship

Editor’s Note Sanatana Dharma lives through faith, courage, and righteous action. As the timeless maxim reminds us, "Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah" —Dharma protects those who protect and uphold it. Chinmaya Mission Brahmachari Hai Chaitanya with students. June Newsletter – 2 (June 15 – June 30) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global overview of i

By Vinay Nalwa Can a digital edit erase a real-world genocide? In 2016, Wikipedia moderators quietly deleted the standalone article for the Daldalia massacre of June 2, 1971. The justification was standard internet bureaucracy: a apparent lack of English-language media coverage. This digital scrubbing points to a troubling reality. Global platforms frequently sideline the history of regional minorities. Yet, internet algorithms cannot erase what is written in blood. The fact

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Sri Ganesh temple in Berlin Editor’s Note The events chronicled here span different countries and contexts, yet they are connected by a common thread, the ongoing journey of a civilisation that continues to preserve its identity while adapting to a changing world. June Newsletter – 1 (June 01 – June 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global o

By Vinay Nalwa The most significant development in Bangladesh’s ongoing minority crisis is not the occurrence of violence itself. Tragically, attacks on religious minorities have been cyclically reported for decades. What makes the current situation extremely alarming is that the violence has persisted despite a historic political transition, regime change, and repeated high-level assurances of protection from the interim leadership. For the international community, Banglades

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Editor’s Note When a civilisation must constantly defend its right to exist, every temple, every prayer, and every act of remembrance becomes an act of resistance… Sri Rathnagiriswarar Temple at Ayyarmalai May Newsletter – 2 (May 15 – May 31) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global overview of incidents affecting Hindus and celebrating our heri

800-year-old Kakatiya-era Shiva Temple Editor’s Note Civilisations endure not only through monuments and memories, but through the courage to preserve identity amid uncertainty. The reports in this edition reflect the continuing struggle over faith, heritage, dignity, and belonging across South Asia… May Newsletter – 1 (May 01 – May 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overloo

By Vinay Nalwa Liberated in 1971, Bangladesh was built on a promise of secularism, equal citizenship, and shared cultural identity. Hindus played a significant role in the Liberation War and suffered heavily during the conflict. Yet, decades later, recurring attacks on temples, demographic decline, communal violence, and growing insecurity continue to raise difficult questions about the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh. Is co-existence, mutual respect for culture, dignity of

By Vinay Nalwa The month of Baishakh traditionally arrives with the fragrance of Rabindra Jayanti, a season when Bengal immerses itself in the lyrical and spiritual universe of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Yet this birth anniversary carries a deeper ache. Less than a year ago, the world watched as a mob in Bangladesh vandalised Rabindra Kacharibari, the ancestral estate and sacred Karmabhumi where Tagore composed parts of Gitanjali and shaped his philosophical vision. The des

Editor’s Note In an age that prides itself on seamless connectivity, it is not information that is scarce, but attention that is selective. What is seen becomes truth, what is ignored dissolves into silence. Between these two lies a troubling asymmetry, one that shapes not only global perception, but moral response. This report emerges from that silence… April Newsletter – 2 (April 15 – April 30) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain

Editor’s Note Across institutions and societies, from workplace inquiries in Nashik to judicial scrutiny of public expression, these developments reflect the subtle yet persistent negotiation of faith, dignity, and accountability… April Newsletter – 1 (April 01 – April 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global overview of incidents affecting

By Vinay Nalwa Across global media, a predictable and frankly, exhausting pattern has emerged. Any expression of Indian cultural confidence is immediately labelled "majoritarianism." Any story of national security is dismissed as "propaganda." The Economist’s recent critique of the blockbuster film Dhurandhar: The Revenge (“Is Bollywood’s latest megahit propaganda for Narendra Modi?”, March 29, 2026) is a textbook example of this selective framing. It isn't just a film review

Editor’s Note From Holi gatherings to Vedic-inspired initiatives in the United States, and Ram Navami celebrations in Ayodhya and southern India, Hindu life continues to thrive through community and revival.At the same time, repeated disruptions and violence during Ram Navami in parts of India have led to loss of life and damage to property, raising concerns about the ability to celebrate such occasions freely.This edition captures these realities together, as Dharma sustain

Editor’s Note From Houston to London, the colours of Holi travelled across continents this month, carrying with them a message of renewal, courage and faith.Yet the same stories also remind us that preserving Hindu traditions globally often requires vigilance, unity and an unwavering commitment to dharma. March Newsletter – 1 (March 01– March 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on the

By Dr Vinay Nalwa In February 2026, a 200-page report titled “Better Together: Understanding the 2022 Violence in Leicester” was released by an independent inquiry associated with SOAS University of London and the London School of Economics (LSE). Chaired by Juan E. Méndez and funded by the Open Society Foundations, the document aims to address the root causes of the unrest that shook the East Midlands city. However, beneath its academic veneer lies a problematic narrative.

Editor’s Note Civilisations are not sustained by noise, but by continuity, and Dharma survives because it remembers who it is, even when the world forgets… January Newsletter – 2 (February 15 – February 28) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering a global overview of incidents affecting Hindus and celebrating our heritage, advocating for Hindu right