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Maha Kumbh Mela is about India, not just Hindus. Don’t dismiss it as outdated

While the politicisation of the Kumbh Mela is something one can understand, what really catches my attention is the criticism it faces from modern...

31.01.2025 20

Amana Begam

KK Muhammed’s restored temples promote social harmony. Must it be called atonement?

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...

24.01.2025 30

Amana Begam

Dear L&T chairman, are the poor stuck in poverty because they don’t work 90-hour weeks?

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.

17.01.2025 30

Amana Begam

Trudeau’s fall shows there’s no place for lazy, knee-jerk liberal politics in the West anymore

Politics built on superficial gestures of inclusivity is losing its appeal in a world that demands tangible results and authentic leadership.

10.01.2025 8

Amana Begam

Mohan Bhagwat’s speech isn’t working on Hindu fundamentalist mobs on the ground

If Bhagwat’s call for inclusivity is genuine, he must act decisively against disruptive elements within his own ideological ecosystem.

03.01.2025 4

Amana Begam

Rich Indians can’t complain about taxes—move abroad all you want, but you must give back

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...

27.12.2024 10

Amana Begam

Christmas isn’t Trump’s battlefield of politics. It’s an answer to religious divisions

As a minority both in India and England, I find the evolution of Christmas into a truly inclusive celebration both heartening and thought-provoking.

20.12.2024 2

Amana Begam

India’s gender equality reforms are incomplete. Atul Subhash suicide exposes the divide

The ongoing online rhetoric over Atul Subhash's suicide is deepening distrust between men and women instead of offering a nuanced understanding of...

13.12.2024 10

Amana Begam

Bangladesh must not become East Pakistan

Bangladesh govt chief Yunus called the country’s anti-Hindu attacks politically motivated. Not only does this reflect a lack of statesmanship, it...

06.12.2024 3

Amana Begam

Sambhal mosque row: Is fixing historical injustices becoming a constant source of conflict?

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...

29.11.2024 6

Amana Begam

Sajjad Nomani’s boycott call crosses a dangerous line, threatens freedom of Muslim voters

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...

22.11.2024 2

Amana Begam

Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic. An inspiration for other religions

What is more interesting is that two words — ‘Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal...

15.11.2024 2

Amana Begam

I am shocked Indian ‘liberals’ aren’t supporting Iranian woman Ahoo Daryaei protesting hijab

There is the fight against authoritarianism, and then there are 'liberal' Muslim women who ar supposed to be allies. Sadly, diluting the debate...

08.11.2024 4

Amana Begam

Pakistan is playing a dangerous sectarian game. Anti-Shia extremism is gaining ground

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...

01.11.2024 2

Amana Begam

‘Jigra’ captures modern India’s confusion: Why chase morality if you can thrive without it?

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...

25.10.2024 3

Amana Begam

Blame game never helps. Bahraich violence shows it’s time Hindus, Muslims bridge the divide

Social media users seem more focussed on assigning blame to one side or the other during communal clashes rather than seeking common ground.

18.10.2024 9

Amana Begam

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh show deep hatred. India must provide refuge

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...

16.08.2024 3

Amana Begam

Waqf Bill 2024 finally recognises ‘minority’ doesn’t mean Muslim, Sunni, male

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...

09.08.2024 3

Amana Begam

Increasing Muslim participation in UPSC a complex reality. It’s both encouraging & worrying

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,...

02.08.2024 10

Amana Begam

Displaying eatery owners’ names doesn’t protect Kanwariyas’ sentiments. It’s discrimination

If the intention was to facilitate devotees, a legitimate concern, UP and Uttarakhand police could have simply asked eateries to display whether...

26.07.2024 4

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Maha Kumbh Mela is about India, not just Hindus. Don’t dismiss it as outdated

Amana Begam

KK Muhammed’s restored temples promote social harmony. Must it be called atonement?

Amana Begam

Dear L&T chairman, are the poor stuck in poverty because they don’t work 90-hour weeks?

Amana Begam

Trudeau’s fall shows there’s no place for lazy, knee-jerk liberal politics in the West anymore

Amana Begam

Mohan Bhagwat’s speech isn’t working on Hindu fundamentalist mobs on the ground

Amana Begam

Rich Indians can’t complain about taxes—move abroad all you want, but you must give back

Amana Begam

Christmas isn’t Trump’s battlefield of politics. It’s an answer to religious divisions

Amana Begam

India’s gender equality reforms are incomplete. Atul Subhash suicide exposes the divide

Amana Begam

Bangladesh must not become East Pakistan

Amana Begam

Sambhal mosque row: Is fixing historical injustices becoming a constant source of conflict?

Amana Begam

Sajjad Nomani’s boycott call crosses a dangerous line, threatens freedom of Muslim voters

Amana Begam

Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic. An inspiration for other religions

Amana Begam

I am shocked Indian ‘liberals’ aren’t supporting Iranian woman Ahoo Daryaei protesting hijab

Amana Begam

Pakistan is playing a dangerous sectarian game. Anti-Shia extremism is gaining ground

Amana Begam

‘Jigra’ captures modern India’s confusion: Why chase morality if you can thrive without it?

Amana Begam

Blame game never helps. Bahraich violence shows it’s time Hindus, Muslims bridge the divide

Amana Begam

Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh show deep hatred. India must provide refuge

Amana Begam

Waqf Bill 2024 finally recognises ‘minority’ doesn’t mean Muslim, Sunni, male

Amana Begam

Increasing Muslim participation in UPSC a complex reality. It’s both encouraging & worrying

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Displaying eatery owners’ names doesn’t protect Kanwariyas’ sentiments. It’s discrimination

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