Sanal Edamuruku on the night a guru tried to kill him live on Indian TV
In today's health-scare climate, it takes Kingsley Amis to remind us of the joys of drunkenness, says Toby Saul
From Russia to India, France to Iran, come particular examples of a general rule – religion and politics are a toxic mix
Shirley Dent believes Rushdie is the ultimate humanist storyteller
Natalie Haynes endorses an attack on alternative medicine
The feminist icon was dedicated to freedom for all humanity, says Toril Moi
For two centuries one word has symbolised the battle against extremism, says Bill Cooke
France’s ban on headscarves was hailed as a victory for secularism. But, argues Joan W Scott, its political roots are more sinister
Social networkers are broadcasting their unbelief all over the web, says Bill Thompson. And in doing so they might just help raise the profile of atheism.
It’s not peace in heaven that religion is after, but political power here on Earth, says Elizabeth Wilson