Hindus
Hindus (Hindustani: [ˈɦɪndu] (listen)) are persons who regard themselves as culturally, ethnically, or religiously adhering to aspects of Hinduism. Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent.The historical meaning of the term Hindu has evolved with time. Starting with the Persian and Greek references to the land of the Indus in the 1st millennium BCE through the texts of the medieval era, the term Hindu implied a geographic, ethnic or cultural identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent around or beyond the Sindhu (Indus) river. …
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Pew Research Center · 28 August 2024 English
Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
questions also emerge by respondents’ religion. Among Hindus, majorities say that all three measures of leaders’ … qualities are important. For example, nearly all Hindus in Bangladesh – 99% – say it is important for their …
EU: European Union · 26 August 2024 English
The purpose of this report is to provide relevant information in view of the assessment of international protection, including refugee status and subsidiary protection. This report intends to capture a …
language and culture.39 Religious minorities include Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, animists,40 Shia Muslims …
Pew Research Center · 22 August 2024 English
Across the three South Asian countries surveyed, views of other countries in the region often vary by religion.
by religion. In both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Hindus are more likely than other religious groups to … India. For example, in Sri Lanka, eight-in-ten Hindus express a positive opinion of India, compared with … Christians and Muslims. In Bangladesh and India, Hindus also tend to have more positive views of Sri Lanka … Lanka than Muslims do. For example, 62% of Hindus in Bangladesh say they view Sri Lanka favorably, compared … 44% of Muslims. Indian Muslims stand out from Hindus for being twice as likely to have any opinion of …
Pew Research Center · 19 August 2024 English
The globe’s 280 million immigrants shape countries' religious composition. Christians make up the largest share, but Jews are most likely to have migrated.
accounted for 29% of all living migrants, followed by Hindus (5%), Buddhists (4%) and Jews (1%). The religiously … the U.S. is their most common destination. ▪ Hindus are starkly underrepresented among international … smaller shares of Christians (6%), Muslims (4%), Hindus (1%), Buddhists (4%) and the religiously unaffiliated … between the religiously unaffiliated, Buddhists and Hindus. Migrants living in the Asia-Pacific region are … 14% are religiously unaffiliated. Muslims (8%), Hindus (5%), Buddhists (3%), people of “other religions” …
Amnesty International · 19 August 2024 English
Joint Statement: EU Should Press India to End Rights Abuses The European Union should press the government of India to immediately act to end serious human rights violations in the …
failed to take adequate measures to protect minority Hindus from attacks by militants. The Indian government …
UN: The United Nations · 16 August 2024 English
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revealed significant increases in the number of Hindus and Christians living in the country. The National …
DPG: Delhi Policy Group · 14 August 2024 English
DPG is deeply committed to the growth of India’s national power and purpose, the security and prosperity of the people of India and India’s contributions to the global public good. …
attacks on Hindus and other minorities were reported across the country. Massive rallies of Hindus were seen … https://www.livemint.com/news/world/bangladesh-violence-hindus-under-attack-sheikh-hasina-interim-govt-muhamm …
Amnesty International · 14 August 2024 English
Responding to the statement on Tuesday of the Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus addressing the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh while calling for ensuring human rights and freedom of expression …
establishments of religious minorities such as Hindus and Ahmadis after the resignation of the previous …
ORF: Observer Research Foundation · 10 August 2024 English
for a swift return to normalcy, emphasising the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all minority communities. For India, challenges abound as Hasina, its long-standing partner, …
importance of ensuring the safety and protection of Hindus and all minority communities. For India, challenges … major political force. The systematic targeting of Hindus also poses a challenge to India-Bangladesh ties …
CAPS: Centre for Air Power Studies · 9 August 2024 English
peace and stability. [...] according to the IsIs, such attacks are in order to take revenge on the hindus for the crimes they are committing against Muslims in the country.21 how to Deal with the isKP? there …
among the proposed plans are arson attacks (“burn hindus alive”) and Improvised explosive devices (Ieds) … such attacks are in order to take revenge on the hindus for the crimes they are committing against Muslims …