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Explainer: Forced Religious Conversions in India

The Narayanpur forced conversion racket which saw the light recently has kicked up a global conversation on conversion as such. At individual level change of faith or religion is a personal issue. But an organised crime in the name of religion globally whether it’s in India or elsewhere is unacceptable. Forced conversion through deceit, lure …

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Depressed Subgroups Under Notified Indian Minorities

 Rohan Giri / New Delhi Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, and Zoroastrians (Parsis) are among the five religious groups or sects that are granted minority religion status under the Indian Constitution. These designated Indian minorities do, however, contain depressed subgroups that experience prejudice on a daily basis from their own community members. This report reflects on …

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