Hindu trust denied tax exemption

In sharp contrast to the solicitude shown towards religions of foreign origin, income tax authorities are discriminating against Hindu temples, while tribunals which exercise quasi-judicial powers are introducing bizarre claims into their decision-making process, making a mockery of the constitution and the country’s native majority community. Matters have reached a … Read More

The flight from faith

A startling consequence of the global financial meltdown, particularly the rising levels of unemployment, spiraling prices, decline in living standards, and growing insecurity of the middle class and marginalised sections of society, has been an unprecedented flight from religion. Amongst the monotheistic faiths, Christianity and Judaism have witnessed a huge … Read More