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Amnesty Report Condemns 'Growing Intolerance' In India
Authorities have failed to "prevent many incidents of religious violence" and sometimes "contributed to tensions through polarising speeches", Amnesty International has said as it condemned the alleged "rise in intolerance" in the country in its annual report released today.
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India Most Tolerant Country In The World, Says Violinist L Subramaniam
Amidst the raging debate on growing 'intolerance' in the country, violin virtuoso and composer Dr L Subramaniam today took a varying point of view, saying India was one of the most tolerant countries in the world.
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Vikram Seth Says Indians Demeaning Others On Religion Not Fit To Be Leaders
Tolerance is the basic tenor of the country and any Indian who demeans others on the basis of food, religion and love is not worthy to be a leader, said novelist Vikram Seth, who had earlier supported Sahitya Akademi's condemnation of writers' killings.
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Government, Opposition Spar in Parliament Over 'Intolerance': 10 Developments
A fierce row erupted in Parliament today during a debate on 'rising intolerance', over a controversial comment attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh by Left lawmaker Mohammad Salim. The uproar forced the first adjournment of the Lok Sabha since the winter session began last Thursday.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Gives Message of Unity in Diversity in Vrindavan
Living with diversity and finding unity in diversity is practised in India over centuries and it is part of our civilisational values, President Pranab Mukherjee said in Vrindavan today against the backdrop of debate on 'intolerance' in the country.
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Learn to Fight Government Politically, Says Filmmaker Shyam Benegal
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal is against the recent trend of filmmakers and writers returning National awards as a protest against the growing intolerance in the country. He believes it's not a healthy trend.
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International Conspiracy Behind Intolerance Debate, Says Baba Ramdev
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that there was an "international conspiracy" behind the debate revolving around growing intolerance in India.
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Disagreement Should Be Expressed Through Debate, Discussion: President
Against the backdrop of 'intolerance' debate, President Pranab Mukherjee today said disagreement should be expressed through debate and discussion without letting emotions "overrun reason".
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BJP Launches 'Know the Truth' as Filmmakers Join 'Intolerance' Protest
At the same time as 24 filmmakers announced on Thursday that they were returning their National Awards to protest against what they called "rising intolerance", Amit Shah, the president of the ruling BJP launched a book titled, 'Know the Truth'.
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BJP Leaders Calling Shah Rukh Khan Traitor Most Unfortunate: Azam Khan
Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan today said it was most unfortunate that a filmstar like Shah Rukh Khan has become the target of some BJP leaders.
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BJP's Manoj Tiwari Condemns Shah Rukh Khan Over Intolerance Statement
BJP lawmaker and popular Bhojpuri singer Manoj Tiwari in New Delhi today condemned actor Shah Rukh Khan's statements on the growing intolerance in the country.
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Intellectuals Slam Government's 'Manufactured Rebellion' Tag
Sharply criticising the government's description of their protest as a "manufactured rebellion" intellectuals and artists of different persuasions came together on one stage today.
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Don't Return Awards, Meet PM Modi: Rajnath Singh on Protest by Intellectuals
Amidst the row over claims of rising intolerance in the country, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asked artistes and intellectuals to come and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to suggest ways to resolve the crisis.
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Modi Government May Amend Constitution After Rajya Sabha Majority: Nayantara Sahgal
Noted writer Nayantara Sahgal, who returned her Sahitya Akademi award to protest "growing intolerance", a move which prompted many other personalities to follow suit, said that the Modi government may amend the Constitution once it gets a majority in Rajya Sabha.
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After Writers, Now Scientists Seek 'Exemplary Punishment to Trespassers of Reason'
High-profile scientists are among the latest to join writers and artists who have been protesting against what they call "growing intolerance" in the country.
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Amnesty Report Condemns 'Growing Intolerance' In India
Authorities have failed to "prevent many incidents of religious violence" and sometimes "contributed to tensions through polarising speeches", Amnesty International has said as it condemned the alleged "rise in intolerance" in the country in its annual report released today.
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India Most Tolerant Country In The World, Says Violinist L Subramaniam
Amidst the raging debate on growing 'intolerance' in the country, violin virtuoso and composer Dr L Subramaniam today took a varying point of view, saying India was one of the most tolerant countries in the world.
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Vikram Seth Says Indians Demeaning Others On Religion Not Fit To Be Leaders
Tolerance is the basic tenor of the country and any Indian who demeans others on the basis of food, religion and love is not worthy to be a leader, said novelist Vikram Seth, who had earlier supported Sahitya Akademi's condemnation of writers' killings.
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Government, Opposition Spar in Parliament Over 'Intolerance': 10 Developments
A fierce row erupted in Parliament today during a debate on 'rising intolerance', over a controversial comment attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh by Left lawmaker Mohammad Salim. The uproar forced the first adjournment of the Lok Sabha since the winter session began last Thursday.
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President Pranab Mukherjee Gives Message of Unity in Diversity in Vrindavan
Living with diversity and finding unity in diversity is practised in India over centuries and it is part of our civilisational values, President Pranab Mukherjee said in Vrindavan today against the backdrop of debate on 'intolerance' in the country.
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Learn to Fight Government Politically, Says Filmmaker Shyam Benegal
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal is against the recent trend of filmmakers and writers returning National awards as a protest against the growing intolerance in the country. He believes it's not a healthy trend.
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International Conspiracy Behind Intolerance Debate, Says Baba Ramdev
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said that there was an "international conspiracy" behind the debate revolving around growing intolerance in India.
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Disagreement Should Be Expressed Through Debate, Discussion: President
Against the backdrop of 'intolerance' debate, President Pranab Mukherjee today said disagreement should be expressed through debate and discussion without letting emotions "overrun reason".
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BJP Launches 'Know the Truth' as Filmmakers Join 'Intolerance' Protest
At the same time as 24 filmmakers announced on Thursday that they were returning their National Awards to protest against what they called "rising intolerance", Amit Shah, the president of the ruling BJP launched a book titled, 'Know the Truth'.
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BJP Leaders Calling Shah Rukh Khan Traitor Most Unfortunate: Azam Khan
Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan today said it was most unfortunate that a filmstar like Shah Rukh Khan has become the target of some BJP leaders.
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BJP's Manoj Tiwari Condemns Shah Rukh Khan Over Intolerance Statement
BJP lawmaker and popular Bhojpuri singer Manoj Tiwari in New Delhi today condemned actor Shah Rukh Khan's statements on the growing intolerance in the country.
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Intellectuals Slam Government's 'Manufactured Rebellion' Tag
Sharply criticising the government's description of their protest as a "manufactured rebellion" intellectuals and artists of different persuasions came together on one stage today.
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Don't Return Awards, Meet PM Modi: Rajnath Singh on Protest by Intellectuals
Amidst the row over claims of rising intolerance in the country, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today asked artistes and intellectuals to come and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to suggest ways to resolve the crisis.
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Modi Government May Amend Constitution After Rajya Sabha Majority: Nayantara Sahgal
Noted writer Nayantara Sahgal, who returned her Sahitya Akademi award to protest "growing intolerance", a move which prompted many other personalities to follow suit, said that the Modi government may amend the Constitution once it gets a majority in Rajya Sabha.
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After Writers, Now Scientists Seek 'Exemplary Punishment to Trespassers of Reason'
High-profile scientists are among the latest to join writers and artists who have been protesting against what they call "growing intolerance" in the country.
