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<title>Morning India &#45; : Religion</title>
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<title>At Mamdani’s interfaith breakfast, NY clergy condemn Trump’s immigration crackdown</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ During the event, Mamdani signed an executive order to prevent US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from entering city property without a judicial warrant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:41:25 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>‘The divine will come’: On Lord Shiva’s night, Hindus channel deity’s energy at the heart of creation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mahashivratri, which means “the Great Night of Shiva” in Sanskrit, takes place as Lord Shiva&#039;s cosmic energies are said to be at their highest. ]]></description>
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<title>‘We’re praying with our feet’: a year of pro&#45;democracy prayer vigils in New York</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ scale deployment of ICE agents, the vigils imposed themselves as a hub for the city’s religious left and became an incubator for other mobilizations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:41:23 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>From Diwali parties to daily puja: Hindu campus houses push for deeper faith practice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vivekananda House, a Hindu student center across eight U.S. college campuses, is contributing, says students, to &#039;a major push in how Hindus are represented on campus.&#039; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:41:22 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>The many stories behind Holi, Hinduism’s festival of colors</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In all interpretations, Holi is seen as a festive day to end conflicts, forgive the past and start a new season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:41:22 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>The Deepak Chopra&#45;Jeffrey Epstein friendship tells of a spirituality industry in crisis</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chopra’s friendship with Epstein is dismaying, in part for what it says about the spiritual and wellness culture he exemplifies. ]]></description>
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<title>Disruption, empathy and transcendence: Why so many religions fast</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ‘Fasting gives us both an opportunity, I think, to sort of channel our spiritual practices, but also to remind us of our mortality in a way that we simply don’t have in the 21st century,’ said author Jay W. Richards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:41:21 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>As religion’s political influence grows, these faith voices are likely to draw attention in 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — Religion played a role in some of the biggest political stories of the past year. That’s likely to continue in 2026, as clergy and politicians say their public policy actions are shaped by faith.
The post As religion’s political influence grows, these faith voices are likely to draw attention in 2026 appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:34:40 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>RNS’ top 10 religion and spirituality books of 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — This year&#039;s books suggest that faith remains a source of creativity, resistance and renewal.
The post RNS’ top 10 religion and spirituality books of 2025 appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:34:40 +0530</pubDate>
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<title>Religion in 2026: RNS reporters on what they expect to cover in the coming year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — From rumors of revival, to religious resistance to ICE, to the inauguration of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, 2026 promises to be an interesting year for religion reporting.
The post Religion in 2026: RNS reporters on what they expect to cover in the coming year appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:34:39 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>How Maduro’s Indian guru became a household name in Venezuela</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — The very first, unofficial Sai Center, named for guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, opened in Caracas in the 1970s. Now, there are almost 30 centers or groups connected to the guru across the country. 
The post How Maduro’s Indian guru became a household name in Venezuela appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:34:39 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>Outside White House, faith leaders mourn Renee Good, call for accountability</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — &#039;A system that relies on fear, force and death to manage human beings is not broken at the edges. It is broken and rotten at the core,&#039; the Rev. Abhi Janamanchi said. &#039;Stop excusing violence. Start protecting life. Abolish ICE.&#039;
The post Outside White House, faith leaders mourn Renee Good, call for accountability appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:34:37 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>When a racist refusal of the Eucharist becomes a tool for competing nationalisms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — When religious nationalism collides with racial nationalism, they don’t cancel each other out — they compare notes.
The post When a racist refusal of the Eucharist becomes a tool for competing nationalisms appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>Hare Krishna group to file lawsuit over Florida prison ban on Hindu holy text</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — The Bhagavad Gita As It Is, considered one of the most prevalent editions of the sacred Gita text, has been banned from Florida prison systems since 2022. 
The post Hare Krishna group to file lawsuit over Florida prison ban on Hindu holy text appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>Thousands show their respect for Buddhist monks on a Walk for Peace</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ APEX, N.C. (RNS) — Judging from the crowds who lined up for miles on the side of the road to greet them and hand them flowers, oranges and bottled water, the simple act of walking for peace sparked nothing short of reverence.
The post Thousands show their respect for Buddhist monks on a Walk for Peace appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>This influencer wants Gen&#45;Zers to see their lives transformed by yoga</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — For 23-year-old Etai Atula, Gen-Z brain rot and ancient spiritual wisdom can coexist.
The post This influencer wants Gen-Zers to see their lives transformed by yoga appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:34:36 +0530</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Vinay Shukla</dc:creator>
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<title>The ‘theology of showing up’ is making Minneapolis a holy place</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (RNS) — The people of Minneapolis, too, are responding and resisting in unspeakably brave, radically loving ways that we will speak of for years to come.
The post The ‘theology of showing up’ is making Minneapolis a holy place appeared first on RNS. ]]></description>
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