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Hinduism
A red carpet lies on a grand entrance to a newly constructed Hindu temple.

Rishi Sunak’s wealth and why he doesn’t apologise for it

Rahil Patel
Commentary on wealth prompts Rahil Patel to explore Hindu, and Christian, attitudes to prosperity.
7 min read
Authored on
2024-02-12
Explainer
Comment
Community
A group of protesters march behind a banner waving flags.

Untouchable: experiencing discrimination around the world

Rahil Patel
In America it’s in the headlines, while in India it continues to influence. Rahil Patel explores caste discrimination and finds out who helped craft constitutional protections for those affected.
8 min read
Authored on
2024-01-10
Essay
Change
Hinduism
A close-up of a bride groom holding the brides hand. Her hand is henna tattooed and bears gold rings and bracelets.

Re-defining marriage: how India slowly changed its mind

Rahil Patel
As India sought independence a long struggle to re-define marriage was culminating. Rahil Patel tells the story of the Hindu Marriage Act and its Christian influences.
7 min read
Authored on
2023-10-17
Article
Comment
Death & life
A bronze statue of a resting angel sits atop a low stone grave.

There’s fear or fascination as cultures confront death

Rahil Patel
If Western society discussed death more openly, would Halloween’s appeal hold such sway?
4 min read
Authored on
2024-10-29
Article
Comment
General Election 24
official surround an open case containing an electronic voting terminal and cables.

The tale of two Hindu Prime Ministers

Rahil Patel
June 4th told a brief but bold story of Modi’s India. July 4th will reveal the mind of the UK.
5 min read
Authored on
2024-06-18
Article
Christmas culture
Culture
Scrabble letters read 'Happy New Year' against a red starry background.

Why good wishes resonate across cultures

Rahil Patel
Hmm… and where did you get that idea from?
4 min read
Authored on
2024-12-30
Explainer
Comment
Economics
A large sculpture of the Mercedes Benz three-point star stands in front of a large, low glass fronted showroom.

The Merc, the monks, and the pursuit of excellence

Rahil Patel
Exploring the roots of the work ethic.
6 min read
Authored on
2024-05-16
Article
Comment
Romance
A bride dressed colourfully stands next to her groom, dressed similarly, as he sits in a wheelchair.

Getting hitched should benefit more than the advantaged

Daniel Lilley and Simon Cansdale
Marriage’s decline impacts outcomes for all.
5 min read
Authored on
2025-02-14
Explainer
Comment
Holidays/vacations
pumpkin between lighted candles

A brief history of Halloween

Theodore Brun
Our obsession with pumpkins and ghosts reveals a lot about us
6 min read
Authored on
2024-10-28
Article
Character
Creed
Quizzical-looking students look across a tutorial to others.

‘Marriage is martyrdom', seriously?

Henna Cundill
Arguing relationship requires sacrifice ignites a sleepy tutorial.
6 min read
Authored on
2024-04-23
Creed
An outdoor theatrical setting shows Jesus with a basket.
Why I was wowed by this five-hour outdoor drama
Rachel Luckett
Creed
Education
Theatre
Weirdness
8 min read
Small huts in a crowded refugee camp.
Nigerians plead for an end to rampant murder
K.C. Nwajei
Church and state
Culture
Freedom of Belief
War & peace
7 min read
Culture
Brad Pitt dressed as a racing driver stands with a car in the background
F1 feeds our need for speed
Imogen Ball
Culture
Film & TV
Sport
3 min read
Small huts in a crowded refugee camp.
Nigerians plead for an end to rampant murder
K.C. Nwajei
Church and state
Culture
Freedom of Belief
War & peace
7 min read
Comment
A woman sits and holds back a tear.
Rachel Reeves’ tears: public life still mocks those who show anything but the positive
Rachael Newham
Comment
Mental Health
Politics
4 min read
A Border Force officer wears body armour with Immigration Enforcement written on the back
Families like mine are impossible now, thanks to the idol that is the net migration target
Joel Pierce
Comment
Migration
Politics
Romance
5 min read
Change
A man walks up a cobble street.
The book for those who didn't live happily ever after
Jean Kabasomi
Books
Change
Purpose
S&U interviews
14 min read
Female prisoners hug their children who have climbed across a table to them.
Four things I’ve learnt from working with prisoners
Daniel Bey
Care
Change
Justice
4 min read

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