One Million Rupees Election Results Prediction Challenge to Astrologers

One Million Rupees Election Results Prediction Challenge to Astrologers

The Indian Rationalists' Association's election astrology challenge to those who claim they can predict the election results. One million rupees awaits you!

How intolerant is Islam?

How intolerant is Islam?

This article is a response to recent criticism of T.V. Manoj's article, "Why I criticism Hinduism the Most".

Sacred Reason: Reconciling Science and Emotion

Sacred Reason: Reconciling Science and Emotion

This article is an argument for a populist approach to spreading science in mainstream culture by appealing to emotional aspects of human nature.

The Culture Vultures Unlimited

The Culture Vultures Unlimited

by Narendra Nayak

Religions Silencing Dissent: The Global Resurgence of Blasphemy Laws

Religions Silencing Dissent: The Global Resurgence of Blasphemy Laws

A brief review of growing religious intolerance for freedom of speech.

Producing Priests (How Government Funded Educational Institutions Are Promoting Religion in India)

Producing Priests (How Government Funded Educational Institutions Are Promoting Religion in India)

03 July 2009, by Meera Nanda

Meera Nanda takes a look at how Hindutva groups are infiltrating government funded educational institutions in India.

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Deepak Chopra: A New Age Shaman (Watch Video)

Deepak Chopra: A New Age Shaman (Watch Video)

30 June 2009, by Ajita Kamal

This is my first video project- In it I analyze how Deepak Chopra distorts science in order to sell untested quackery. This post contains one embedded HD quality video and links to lower quality versions.

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“Defamation of Religion is not Racism” says U.N. - OIC Disagrees.

“Defamation of Religion is not Racism” says U.N. - OIC Disagrees.

24 June 2009, by Editor

A follow-up on the attempts by Islamic nations to silence criticism of religion- The latest news comes from the U.N. Racism Conference.

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Forum for Atheists from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines

Forum for Atheists from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines

23 June 2009, by Karl Karnadi

SEA-Atheists.org is a safe haven for southeast asian non-believers.

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Posted in General News, Secular EventsComments (1)

Secularism, Free-thought and the Internet Revolution- An Introduction

Secularism, Free-thought and the Internet Revolution- An Introduction

19 June 2009, by Editor

This is the first in a series of articles by various contributors on the influence of the internet on the free-thought movement.

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The strange case of Ashwini and his Dhyan Foundation

The strange case of Ashwini and his Dhyan Foundation

08 June 2009, by Narendra Nayak

Narendra Nayak presents his first-person account of the events that transpired between himself, "Yogi" Ashwini and the representatives of the Dhyan Foundation, regarding the psychic challenge fiasco.

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Simon Singh and the Chiropractors

Simon Singh and the Chiropractors

07 June 2009, by Editor

Simon Singh, a British science writer, is being sued by the British Chiropractic Association for exposing the lack of evidence supporting the efficacy of chiropractic healing techniques.

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Eyewitness report of the Psychic Yoga Challenge

Eyewitness report of the Psychic Yoga Challenge

31 May 2009, by Pankaj Kulkarni

Here's a one line summary. The challenge did not happen -- Narendra Nayak was ready with his envelopes but no one from Dhyan foundation took up the challenge.

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Posted in Debunked, Pankaj KulkarniComments (5)

Psychic Yoga Challenge: Yogi Ashwini Vs. Rationalists

Psychic Yoga Challenge: Yogi Ashwini Vs. Rationalists

27 May 2009, by Editor

A demonstration of psychic powers in a bold challenge to rationalists (Narendra Nayak, FIRA) will take place in Bangalore on the 31st of May, 2009, in the presence of the media.

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Posted in Con-Alert, General News, Pseudoscience, Secular EventsComments (18)

Astrology Flops Again: Follow up to the Astrology Challenge

Astrology Flops Again: Follow up to the Astrology Challenge

19 May 2009, by Narendra Nayak

Read here to find out the results of the Indian elections astrology challenge announced by Narendra Nayak. (Hint: Reason always wins)...

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Posted in Debunked, General News, Narendra Nayak, Secular EventsComments (4)

INR 25,00,000 To Astrologers For Predicting Election Results: CHALLENGE RESULTS ANNOUNCED

INR 25,00,000 To Astrologers For Predicting Election Results: CHALLENGE RESULTS ANNOUNCED

13 May 2009, by Anindyasundar

The Science and Rationalists' Association of India election results prediction challenge to all astrologers.

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Posted in Con-Alert, Debunked, Secular EventsComments (10)

When The Saints Go Marching In…

When The Saints Go Marching In…

12 May 2009, by Meera Nanda

BJP has worked hard to create the impression that it is not pursuing an aggressive Hindutva agenda in the 2009 Lok Sabha election...

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Posted in Culture, General News, God Watch, Meera NandaComments (0)

Hinduism: Religion, Culture or Way of Life?

Hinduism: Religion, Culture or Way of Life?

11 May 2009, by Ajita Kamal

The often encountered claim is that Hinduism is not a religion in the same sense as the other faiths, because of ....

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Posted in Ajita Kamal, Culture, Ethics, NaturalismComments (14)

Dancing With Dead Bodies in West Bengal

Dancing With Dead Bodies in West Bengal

20 April 2009, by Sanjay Karmakar

Have you ever seen people dancing, holding different parts of dead bodies in their hands? If not, then visit Kurmun, Parui, Palashie, Kubajpur, Arachi and other adjacent areas of those villages in Burdwan....

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Superstition Kills

Added on 10 June 2009

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This is a video made by Henrik Thomé about how superstition in India affects people. The original can be found here. Thanks, Henrik, for your very important work in helping expose these dangers to the public and for letting us post this video on Nirmukta.

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“The dalits (the “untouchables”) are usually the first victims of superstition in India. This film was recorded in India 2009 by Henrik Thomé. It shows how people become victims of superstition, and follows the battle against superstition during a few days.”

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