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Religiosity and Communalism in India

Religiosity and Communalism in India: From Personal Faith to Political Identity

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Introduction Religion has always occupied an important place in Indian society. From ancient spiritual traditions to everyday social practices, faith has shaped values, identities, and community life. However, religion can manifest in different ways. While religiosity reflects personal faith and spiritual engagement, communalism represents the politicization of religious identity, often leading to social division and…

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India’s Tribal Communities

Protecting India’s Tribal Communities: Two Landmark Legal Initiatives Against Discrimination

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Introduction Scheduled Tribes (STs), often referred to as Adivasis, constitute one of India’s most historically marginalized communities. Living primarily in forested, hilly, and remote regions, tribal populations have faced systemic exclusion, land alienation, social discrimination, and economic deprivation for centuries. Colonial forest policies, exploitative intermediaries, and post-independence development projects further intensified their vulnerability. Recognizing this…

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Globalisation

Is Diversity and Pluralism in India Under Threat Due to Globalisation? A Critical Justification

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Introduction India has historically been celebrated as a land of extraordinary diversity and pluralism. Its social fabric includes hundreds of languages, multiple religions, varied ethnic communities, and distinct regional cultures. Diversity in India is not merely demographic; it is deeply embedded in everyday social practices, festivals, food traditions, artistic expressions, and philosophical outlooks. Pluralism, meanwhile,…

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