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A Charming Extremist Defies Moderate India

Bal Thackeray says he admires Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr. -- and Adolf Hitler.

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Hindu Militant Urges Denying Vote to India's Muslims

Bal Thackeray's comments were labeled "fascist" by critics of Hindu fundamentalism.

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Hindu Nationalists Have No Love for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day called 'alien' to India's Hindu culture, threats issued against 'indecent' celebrations.

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Advani's Hindutva Doctrine and Indian Muslims

It's sad that many parties claiming to be secular are propping up BJP rule in India for some short-term gains.

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Bouillabaisse A La Nouvelle Orleans Recipe

A delicious American tradition your guests are sure to enjoy

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Indians Protest 'Suicide Squad' Idea

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Stores in Northern India Shut Down After Valentine's Day Threats

Conservative Hindu elements claim 'indecent' Western holiday is affront to Indian traditional culture.

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Spring Break With Reality; Judas Tells All

Kathy Shaidle blogs about religion, culture, and politics for Beliefnet.

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Hindus Burn Valentine's Cards in India

Right-wing groups say 'corrupt' holiday at odds with traditional Hindu values.

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Where Is Hinduism Headed?

A Hindu leader discusses ahimsa, reconversions, Ayodhya, and whether mad cow disease is the 'revenge of the cow.'

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