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Rationalist collective esSENSE GLOBAL, considered to be a proponent of New Atheism in Kerala, is being accused of amplifying anti-Muslim rhetoric that borders on Islamophobia, in the name of criticism.
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Dark spell lingers as India honours women waging war on witchcraft
By Pratap Chakravarty - RFI
Noah Seelam AFP/Archivos
Two Indian women recently received one of the country s highest civilian awards for their efforts to rescue women branded as witches. However, a spate of ritual killings eclipsed the Independence Day honours, which had been intended to send a powerful official message against the occult and wizardry.
Chhutni Mahato of Jharkhand state and Birubala Rabha from Assam were awarded the Padma Shri on 26 January, as India celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the republic.
They were honored for their campaign against witch hunting, prohibited by law in only eight of India s 28 states.
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