Nirmala Carvalho

Catholic and Protestant churches are placed under police protection for fear of possible clashes. Every five minutes, a busload of Hindu pilgrims and sadhus arrives. The Hindu meeting is meant to undo the work of Christian missionaries, accused of forced conversions.

A campaign against alleged forced conversions to Christianity precedes the Narmada Samajik Kumbh. Armed militants are expected at the event. Bhopal archbishop says political and personal interests are behind Hindu anti-Christian propaganda.

Thousands take to the streets of major cities across the country calling for the resignation of the government, accused of oppressing the population. Over 40 injured in clashes with police. Bishop of Dinajpur underlines the risk of manipulation by Islamic extremists. Education and interfaith dialogue witnessed by the Church the two basic elements to give more rights to minorities and lead the country toward change.

A confidential report highlights the role of prime minister of the Gujarat in the 2002 inter-religious massacres. Clashes between Hindus and Muslims led to the death or disappearance of more than 1500 people. Cedric Prakash, from the "Prashant” center: “ Something must be done now to ensure justice for victims. "

Thousands of people march in support of the third ranking spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, who has been accused by some of being “Beijing’s spy”. People and the government-in-exile are unwaveringly behind him, after police found Chinese currency in the monastery where he lives.

In 2011, 25 years after Pope's visit to India. The Indian Church organizes numerous events, Pope Benedict sends a legate to participate. Archbishop Gracias talks to AsiaNews about Pope John Paul II’s great esteem and admiration for India and its timeless message.

For Tek Nath Rizal, A Bhutanese dissident in exile, there is no formal document or declaration attesting to the news, already reported by many international news agencies. "The past teaches us that such statements are only government propaganda to fool the outside world that Bhutan accepts all religions."

Ostensibly, the authorities were not involved in 2008 attacks against churches. The Global Council of Indian Christians slams what it calls a biased report, complaining about the double standards applied to Christians and Hindus involved in the unrest.

While confirming the life sentence for the main culprit of the heinous crime, the court added a few remarks on non-existent forced conversions that seem to justify sectarian and anti-Christian violence. Cardinal Gracias, "I'm worried about the interpretations that may be given to this view, and especially for the implications that this ruling could have in the future."

On average 47 farmers killed themselves in 2009, a 7 per cent increase over the previous year. Debt is the main reason. In a society devoid of meaning, people are alone in a crowd. Yet someone is praying for them.

Fuel price hikes compound higher food prices, fuelling dissatisfaction. Inflation and widespread corruption burden Indian society, widening the gap between haves and have-nots.

Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right of religious freedom. For card. Telesphore Toppo, president of the Indian bishops' conference, denying that right means denying the dignity, integrity and respect for the human person.