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Four decade-long misogyny of a law academic? Tahir Mahmood’s defence of Manusmriti echoes in his criticism of the 1985 Shah Bano verdict
The author argues that the positions of the legal scholar, Prof. Tahir Mahmood over forty years --defending the Manusmriti in 2026 and his opposition to maintenance for Muslim women at the time of the Shah Bano verdict in 1985 –reveal a cohesive, conservative worldview that normalises gender hierarchy under the guise of legal protectionism.
Cow vigilantes chase truck, tie up Muslim truck driver, and associate
In an incident of vigilante violence, a Muslim truck driver and his co-traveller were chased by two cars of men and removed from the truck and tied in a humiliating manner.
Mob enters and tries to destroy historic Pirana Shrine in Gujarat
Over the years, local Muslims have made complaints about encroaching attempts to saffronise the shrine, which is overseen by a Trust composed of both Hindus and Muslims. The latest attempt by miscreants also features installations of idols at the shrine.
Media Reports over Population Study by EAC-PM, “Misleading” and “Misreported”: Population Foundation of India (PFI)
Expressing concern over the “spreading of alarm on Growth of Muslim Population” by the Indian media, the PFI has urged, “The most effective way to manage population growth is through investment in education, economic development, gender equity” media refrain from using demographic studies to create fear and division.”
Another man assaulted by cow vigilantes in Karnataka
Karnataka has witnessed several instances of violence against cattle traders, out of which many of such victims are Muslims.
Why Somaiya School principal in Mumbai should not be asked to resign over her social media posts critical of PM Modi
Parveen Shaikh, who has served in the school for a dozen years has stood her ground, has parents’ support, the campaign against her was launched by the OpIndia portal which criticised her likes and comments on X platform in support of Palestine on April 24, two days later, the management asked her to resign
Hate Watch: Muslim college student beaten by fellow students in Telangana
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From Gujarat’s Vadodara to Wanaparthy in Telangana, young Muslims were beaten and assaulted for no identifiable reason.
The Installation of a Hanuman Idol by Night in an NCR Complex Tells Us Larger Things About India
Given that all Indian citizens can express our free will and do so openly, would it have been tolerated if a church or a mosque had been suddenly constructed in the apartment complex? Or would that too have fallen prey to a demolition?
Repeated hate offender, Radha Semwal Dhoni harasses Muslim vegetable vendor
Radha Semwal Dhoni who is known for harassing Muslims and Christians once again turns up with a group of young men outside a vegetable shop run by a Muslim.
3 migrant workers burned alive in Meghalaya, CM Conrad Sangma condemns the incident
This is the third incident in the past two months where workers have been fatally beaten in the state. The chief minister of the state has urged for harmony and unity.
Hindutva slogans soar in Leicester, has communal hatred been exported overseas?
England’s Leicester once again witnesses shades of Hindutva during a Ram Navami rally where slogans of Jai Sri Ram were heard with loud support for a ‘Hindu Rashtra’.
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