Every Political Transition in Bangladesh Leaves Hindus More Vulnerable By Arun Anand Source/Attribution: Originally published by the Middle East Forum (https://www.meforum.org/dhimmitude-project/the-systematic-marginalization-of-hindus-and-other-religious-minorities-in-muslim-majority-bangladesh) In Islamic law, the dhimma is a covenant of protection extended to the People of the Book (originally Jews and Christians), and later to other non-Muslim communities living under Mu

Editor’s Note Dharma lives through the faith we nurture, the traditions we preserve, and the values we uphold in a changing world. October Newsletter – 2 (October 15 – October 31, 2026) "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, celebrating our heritage, and advocating for Hindu rights and religious freedom

Editor’s Note As the perimeter contracts, from targeted plots on American soil to a 15% rise in British hate crimes, we are reminded that Dharma is sustained not by stale safety or repeating old words, but by the fierce, unyielding refusal to let our spaces shrink out of existence. October Newsletter – 1 (October 1 – October 15, 2026) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overloo

Editor’s Note Dharma is the sacred light we inherit from those before us, and the sacred trust we carry for generations yet to come… September Newsletter – 2 (September 15 – September 30, 2026) "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 rights and religious f

Editor’s Note From targeted violence and structural desecration to sacred service and legal reclamation, faith asserts itself not in passive endurance, but in the unwavering duty to protect heritage, seek justice, and serve humanity. September Newsletter – 1 (September 01 –September 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 incide

Editor’s Note Every society is shaped not only by the events it witnesses, but also by the truths it chooses to see. These reports remind us that faith, dignity and freedom remain meaningful only when they are protected for all. BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris August Newsletter – 2 (August 15 – August 31) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overlooked realities, offering

Editor’s Note When faith is pressured, sacred beliefs are insulted and lives are lost, we are reminded that Dharma must be lived with awareness and courage. To preserve what is sacred is also to have the strength to protect it… kurigrams-ancient-shiva-temple-losing-priceless-terracotta-artwork August Newsletter – 1 (August 01 – August 15) "In a connected world, Hindu struggles and resilience amid violence often remain unseen. This fortnightly report sheds light on these overl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple at Tirupati Editor’s Note As chants of Mahashivratri rise in sacred spaces, stark realities elsewhere remind us that while faith endures, security and equal protection remain uneven across regions. January Newsletter – 1 (February 01 – February 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 affe

Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina Editor’s Note Hindu civilisation has never been confined by geography, yet its trials today span continents. As sacred traditions travel across borders, so do their vulnerabilities… and their quiet strength. January Newsletter – 2 (January 15 – January 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 overv