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Hinduism is an Indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practised in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanātana Dharma, "the eternal tradition", or the "eternal way", beyond human history. Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no founder. This "Hindu synthesis" started to develop between 500 BCE and 300 CE, after the end of the Vedic period, and flourished in the medieval period, with the decline of Buddhism in India.

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India unrest: 'We can't just blame Hindus or Muslims' People in India's capital are slowly returning to areas hardest hit by the recent violence. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published on February 27, 2020

Cars burned as Muslim-Hindu violence leaves 20 dead in New Delhi The violence is over a controversial new citizenship law that excludes Muslims from fast track naturalisation.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on February 27, 2020

A mob out for blood: India's protests pit Hindus against Muslims Mohammad Zubair was on his way home from a local mosque in northeast New Delhi when he came across a large crowd. He turned towards an underpass to avoid the commotion; it proved to be a mistake... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:58Published on February 27, 2020


Death toll rises to 20 from riots in Indian capital At least 20 people have been killed in the Indian capital during violent clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups over a new citizenship law, a hospital official told Reuters, even as an eerie calm.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published on February 26, 2020

7 killed, 150 injured: Indian riots overshadow Trump visit At least seven people have been killed and around 150 injured in clashes, according to authorities, in riots sparked by a controversial Indian immigration law. The violence comes during U.S. President.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published on February 25, 2020

Thaipusam — a colourful Hindu festival in Malaysia Crowds trekked for hours to reach the the Batu Caves complex before the final arduous climb up 272 steps to reach the temples.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on February 8, 2020

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