Most postal areas still don't have any Christian workers living in them.

Escalating repression can't seem to dampen the church's growth.

Vote consciously campaign urged Christian voters to elect secular political parties.

Persecution will continue, but without as much implicit state support, says the president of the All India Christian Council.

What Indians say American Christians should, and shouldn't, do to help.

Congrassmen appalled at religious persecution of Christians and Muslims.

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"Millions have been converted after seeing films about Jesus, and Hindu radicals are responding with violence"

Potential converts must ask permission

Christians see churches—and opposition—grow among Sikhs

"Christians blast Nazi-like survey, 'draconian' conversion law"

Relief agency coalition staged numerous demonstrations calling for worker's freedom

"Hindu militants threaten to expel evangelists, stop conversions"

Government of Indian state says it has been gathering statistics on the minority at the behest of federal officials

Insurgent group says development worker abducted for interrogation and not for ransom.

'Untouchables' find new dignity in Christian faith

Low-caste Indians reject Hinduism, turn to Christianity or Buddhism.

Accusations against priest lead to intense conversion pressure in Rajasthan

Christians say Tamil Nadu ordinance threatens relief work