Behind the euphoric narrative of India as an emerging world power lies a complex and
evolving relationship between science and religion. Evoking the rich mythology of …

This clear and engaging guide introduces students to key areas of the field and shows how
to apply an anthropological approach to the study of religion in the contemporary world …

Do scientists see conflict between science and faith? Which cultural factors shape the
attitudes of scientists toward religion? Can scientists help show us a way to build …

Although demographically a minority in Kerala, India, Syrian Christians are not a
subordinated community. They are caste-, race-, and class-privileged, and have long …

This article examines the impact of the gradual Hindutvaization of Indian culture and politics
on Indian Muslims. The article contrasts the status of Muslims in the still secular, pluralistic …

When theocracies are born, they are usually thought to emerge through constitutional
revolution, not evolution. The global resurgence of religion is dominating the political …

This paper develops the theme that the ongoing political polarization and political crisis in
Bangladesh since its independence from Pakistan in 1971 reflect the fundamental …

Kalighat is said to be the oldest and most potent Hindu pilgrimage site in the city of Kolkata
(formerly Calcutta). It is home to the dark goddess Kali in her ferocious form and attracts …

The article aims at advancing our understanding of critical junctures in the evolution of
religious/secular regulations, referring to those moments in history when one particular …

Must all states have fixed constitutional identities? Does democracy necessarily entail
citizen-sovereignty? This Article uses ethnographic data from India to argue that the answer …