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Democracy and charisma: A dangerous liaison

Analysis Walden Bello - 21 Jan 2020

In India and the Philippines, strongmen have consolidated immense power through democratic means. How do we explain this?

The end of Gandhi’s India

Article Ramachandra Guha 1 - 3 Jan 2020

The current dispensation is becoming a majoritarian Hindu state as Narendra Modi promotes hatred and intolerance of Muslims and minorities

Democracy in India faces meltdown

Article Alf Gunvald Nilsen - 27 Dec 2019

The nationalist government is using violence, repression an the law to deny Muslims citizenship

Shree Laxmi’s walk in the City of Gold

Article Youlendree Appasamy - 13 Apr 2017

What would the Goddess be met with, were she to walk the streets of Johannesburg?

Why will India’s prime minister not get the rapturous welcome he receives elsewhere?

Analysis Staff Reporter - 4 Jul 2016

We are South Africans. And Nehru’s expansive and humanistic vision, which we share, is at odds with an exclusivist ideology based on Hindu nationalism

Durga confronts violence of men

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Oct 2014

The Hindu goddess provides a role model for women confronted with sexual injustice.

Muslims, Christians not welcome at Hindu festivals, says hardline group

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Sep 2014

A right-wing Hindu group in India has said that Muslims and Christians are not to join the festival of Navratri, claiming it is for "Hindus only".

Zapiro must make amends, says religious forum

Article Sapa - 31 Oct 2013

Jonathan "Zapiro" Shapiro should make amends for denigrating the Hindu faith in a cartoon, says the Western Cape Religious Leaders' Forum.

Hindus angered by Zapiro cartoon

Article Sapa - 28 Oct 2013

South African Hindu organisations are angry about a cartoon by Jonathan "Zapiro" Shapiro depicting their god of success, Lord Ganesha.

Thousands gather in India for Hindu guru’s funeral

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Apr 2011

Thousands of tearful devotees, including top politicians, gathered on Wednesday for the funeral of Sathya Sai Baba.

For the love of God

Article Niren Tolsi - 5 Feb 2010

Niren Tolsi joins Hindu devotees for kavady, the yearly ritual of self-mutilation to curry favour with the deity Muruga.

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Epic fail: Africa’s Fortnite battle

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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