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The Constitution is not just meant to protetct religious autonomy and the collective religious right of a community; it is also supposed to protect...
Inheritance is often handed over at the time of marriage in the name of dowry. And once it enters the husband’s household, it no longer remains hers.
Pakistan’s elite have long used Islam and the idea of Ummah not as a sacred bond, but as a convenient tool to serve their own interests.
Sonam Raghuvanshi from Indore, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi, couldn’t marry the man of her choice–seemingly because her lover...
Ashoka University was imagined as a space to challenge, question, and think freely. If that folds the moment it’s tested, then the real crisis...
The delegations are doing a good job of projecting unity. We must also uphold these values at home.
Are we saying that, as a nation, we can’t handle different ideas? That we're too fragile to disagree? If free speech comes with warnings about...
While much of the country has rightly condemned the statement, it’s important to ask a question: how does someone in a position of power feel...
Operation Sindoor was a military response, but it was also something more. A reminder that the answer to hate isn’t just defence. Sometimes it’s...
A staff member appeared on the veranda of the Pakistan High Commission and made a throat-slitting gesture toward the protesters gathered out front.
It’s as if a 90 per cent Muslim-majority country is telling itself it has no responsibility toward those who live differently, pray differently. And...
The debate now circles around whether PM Modi insulted Muslims in his speech, or whether his comments were taken out of context.
The CR Park video taps into a growing tension: how far should personal habits, dietary or otherwise, be shaped by the dominant religious mood of the...
Under Section 40, the Waqf Board has the authority to initiate a suo motu enquiry to determine if a property is Waqf—a power unique to it.
The BJP’s ‘Saugat-e-Modi’ Eid kits for 32 lakh Muslim households have surprised political commentators & drawn scathing Opposition remarks.
If the goal was to erase Aurangzeb's presence, it seems we are only ensuring that he never truly leaves the conversation.
India has always been guided by public sentiment. Now, our tolerance is declining
PM Modi described the Jahan-e-Khusrau annual Sufi music festival, which honoured Amir Khusrau, as carrying the “fragrance of the soil of Hindustan”.
Illegal immigration has always been a talking point, but things are shifting even for those taking the legal route to study, work, or settle abroad.
One thing is clear – every political party wants to wear the badge of women empowerment. Except, a woman in power doesn’t automatically mean...
For many Indian parents, the possibility of their child being exposed to something poses a threat potent enough to justify silencing voices—rather...
Trump’s claim that Gazans do not wish to return falls apart in the face of reality. The Kashmiri Pandits I have interacted with carry the pain of...
While the politicisation of the Kumbh Mela is something one can understand, what really catches my attention is the criticism it faces from modern...
The real problem lies in the widespread urge to take pride in the conquests of ancient rulers. Pasmanda Muslims must acknowledge that they have no...
For children whose parents’ income falls in the bottom 20 per cent, the odds of climbing to the highest income quintile are a dismal three per cent.
Politics built on superficial gestures of inclusivity is losing its appeal in a world that demands tangible results and authentic leadership.
If Bhagwat’s call for inclusivity is genuine, he must act decisively against disruptive elements within his own ideological ecosystem.
Shortly after reports of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma’s decision to settle in London, a start-up founder’s viral social media post suggested that...
As a minority both in India and England, I find the evolution of Christmas into a truly inclusive celebration both heartening and thought-provoking.
The ongoing online rhetoric over Atul Subhash's suicide is deepening distrust between men and women instead of offering a nuanced understanding of...
Bangladesh govt chief Yunus called the country’s anti-Hindu attacks politically motivated. Not only does this reflect a lack of statesmanship, it...
It is now up to the sensible, moderate voices to rise above this divisive rhetoric and walk a path of truth and reconciliation, one that seeks...
It is sad to see that those who identify as liberal-progressive in India often do not hesitate to make opportunistic coalitions or take support...
What is more interesting is that two words — ‘Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal...
There is the fight against authoritarianism, and then there are 'liberal' Muslim women who ar supposed to be allies. Sadly, diluting the debate...
Iran aims to transcend sectarian divides. This approach could put pressure on Pakistan’s long-held goal of being seen as a leader for Muslim...
Morality in India is not a personal and self-constructed concept. It is something that is frequently influenced by what society teaches us, what is...
Social media users seem more focussed on assigning blame to one side or the other during communal clashes rather than seeking common ground.
Islamic scholars are expected to engage in question-and-answer sessions and debates, but Naik’s behaviour is typical of the way some maulvis react...
The India Islamic Cultural Centre found it appropriate to honour a leader of Hezbollah—which is officially designated as a terrorist organisation...
One important lesson that can be drawn from Meryl Streep’s speech is that a powerful woman in the West can use her influence for the cause of...
There is no doubt that Khamenei can score political points with certain Muslim communities in the short term through such misleading tweets, a game...
Arguments that the Hindu community's concerns are unfounded or born out of ignorance do not change the fact that these fears exist on the ground....
While Muslims are the main targets for violence by cow vigilantes, the harsh reality is that anyone can be killed.
When members of a community are perceived as outsiders, a tragic incident like rape can easily reignite unresolved tensions between groups,...
Women cannot rely solely on the outrage sparked by the Kolkata rape and murder case. A long-term solution is needed to bring systematic change.
Every act of oppression has its own root cause and deserves to be discussed on its merit. There is an undeniable underlying hatred toward the...
The key change here is that the State will have more say in the regulation of waqf boards and even allow non-Muslim CEOs to be appointed by the...
We shouldn't feel the need to go to such lengths to ensure fairness. UPSC pursuit must be driven by better reasons, not by fear of exclusion,...
If the intention was to facilitate devotees, a legitimate concern, UP and Uttarakhand police could have simply asked eateries to display whether...