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Chennai: A temple that feeds the faithful during Ramzan

This simple yet touching tradition was begun by Dada Ratanchand, a Hindu refugee from Sindh, who sought refuge in Chennai after the Partition of India.

Tamil Nadu’s opposition to NEP 2020’s three-language formula: a federal pushback against central imposition

India’s education system has long been influenced by the nation’s rich linguistic diversity—a strength that, at times, has also posed policy challenges. A recurring...

Shielded by Power? How Prashant Koratkar’s remains un-arrested, even after making derogatory comments against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The case of “journalist” Prashant Koratkar, who remains free even after refusal of grant of anticipatory bail, raises concerns especially as visuals of his proximity to the powerful in how Maharashtra’s government surface; Koratkar has been systematically distorting the legacy of both of Shivaji and Sambhaji detractors have stated

Learned yet Forgotten: To Dr A K Biswas, a tribute

Despite his original writings and perspective, the death of this academic and civil servant, former Home Secretary of Bihar on February 28, 2025 went largely unnoticed and unsung

Mohammad Shami faces extremist’s backlash for prioritizing professional duty over religion

Amidst extremist backlash for prioritizing professional duty over religious observance, Mohammad Shami has remained steadfast, proving that his commitment to cricket and nation takes precedence. Attacked for drinking an energy drink during Ramadan and his daughter celebrating Holi, Shami has let his performance on the field speak louder than the critics

“It’s not Aurangzeb’s grave, but a plot to uproot Shivaji Maharaj’s valour!”

Muslims in Maharashtra, even during Shivaji Maharaj’s time, have stayed loyal to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and even today they still have faith in this land; the current controversy is only to re-establish Brahmical hegemony and take away from Shivaji’s unique valour

Why Quranic Principles Advocate Secular Democracy Over Theocracy? Part 1

The Quran's emphasis on justice, consultation (shura), human dignity, religious freedom, and individual self-determination aligns more closely with secular democracy than authoritarian theocracy

How communal unrest was stoked, misinformation & rumours ignited unrest in Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra erupts in communal violence after Aurangzeb Tomb protest by VHP-Bajrang Dal which itself followed weeks of hate speeches, based on misinformation, around the issue: vehicles were torched, security forces attacked, and over 50 arrested amid heavy police deployment

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