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Partitioned minds, a Saffron Fatwa & Denial of Fair Opportunity: Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu

Each time, or several times in the past eleven plus years, incident after incident, brazen, bloody and discriminatory slips us lower into the abyss; the latest but sadly not the last is what transpired just this week at the Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu

The Steady Marginalisation of Indian Muslims

On the occasion of Bakri Eid in 1947, Maulana...

Are Indian anti-conversion laws targeting minorities or protecting the vulnerable?

Despite its claims to curb forced conversions, Rajasthan's Anti-Conversion Bill, 2025, imposes severe penalties, limits personal freedom, and jeopardises religious freedom, raising concerns regarding abuse, discrimination, and constitutional overreach.

Zakia Jaffri, with her compassion and resilience inspired millions

She inspired millions and if there is some consolation today, 22 years after the massacre, it lies in the fact that a complicit media has had no choice but to reflect this in the coverage of her demise.

Dwarka: Clearance of encroachments leaves locals hopeless and in anguish

The recent demolition of structures in Dwarka, Gujarat has been a centre of controversy. The authorities have claimed that these structures were illegal, and the due process of law was followed before any demolitions took place. However, locals have raised concerns that primarily Muslims are being targeted in the demolition drive and that no proper notice was given.

Rampant cow vigilantism unleashes violence on Muslim truck drivers across the country

From December 2024 to January 2025, cow vigilante groups escalated violent attacks on Muslim truck drivers and traders, under the pretext of halting illegal cattle trade. Operating with impunity, these groups exploited cow protection to target religious minorities, with disturbing complicity from local authorities, deepening communal divisiveness and harassment

Fatima Sheikh: Politics of Historical Erasure, Exclusion

The ongoing attempt to erase India’s first Muslim woman teacher from mainstream history is part of a broader project to sanitise history, neutralise dissent, and normalise inequalities.

Arunachal Christians gird up to face a challenge from Sangh and the government

India’s Bishops, as much as its civil society, possibly...

Rise in Cow Vigilantism: A leading driver of discrimination against India’s Muslim minority

The recent lynching of a Muslim man in Uttar Pradesh by a Hindutva cow vigilante mob raises questions regarding the law-and-order situation in the state of Uttar Pradesh and the rise of communal violence instances.

X’mas Eve becomes the target for Hindu extremists

Religious persecution of Christians in India has surged, marked by violent attacks, legal repression, and vigilante actions. This article examines the role of extremist groups, government policies, and judicial responses.

Muslim student denied exam for wearing beard in Ahmedabad: A disturbing reflection of rising intolerance

Nursing student Hafiz Abu Bakr’s right to sit for an examination is questioned due to his religious identity, exposing deepening biases and cultural discrimination in India’s educational system.

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Partitioned minds, a Saffron Fatwa & Denial of Fair Opportunity: Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu

Each time, or several times in the past eleven plus years, incident after incident, brazen, bloody and discriminatory slips us lower into the abyss; the latest but sadly not the last is what transpired just this week at the Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu

Madhav Gadgil’s unshakeable faith in science

Renowned environmental scientist, Madhav Gadgil, who was a recipient of numerous awards including the Padma Shri in 1981 and the Padma Bhushan in 2006, passed away in Pune late night on Wednesday, January 7, after a brief illness

Sharia, Manusmriti or the Indian Constitution

Two extremes, the dominant Hindu right and a creeping conservatism among Muslims seek to undermine the constitutional mandate

Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid, Turkman Gate: A court-ordered demolition, midnight policing, stone-pelting, arrests, and the ongoing legal battle

While authorities insist the mosque was untouched and only illegal commercial structures were razed, FIRs, arrests, and eyewitness accounts point to a deeper story of mistrust, misinformation, and administrative haste

Sweet Smiles of Freedom: Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haidar, Mohammad Saleem Khan, and Shifa Ur Rehman walk out of jail

These were four were among five under trials who were given bail by the Supreme Court after five years of incarceration earlier this week.

From Media Stages to Religious Gatherings: CJP moves NCM against Kalicharan Maharaj

A detailed complaint documents how repeated hate speeches targeting Muslims threaten public order, minority safety, and the constitutional promise of fraternity

BMC Polls: ECI claims superintendence on citizenship even as Foreigners (NRIS) enter Mumbai airport carrying Indian Voter IDs

Mid-day carried an exclusive report today, January 7, on how airport authorities had, after checks caught 28 NRIs with foreign passports allegedly flying with Indian Voter ID cards; ; India does not allow dual citizenship

JNU Teacher to her Jailed Students: ‘Be with us again, in freedom, Sharjeel and Umar’

We must never forget, that legions of others, who openly called for violence against other Indians, continue to enjoy their freedoms today, and even occupy public office -- because they have the right names, and have the right political patrons….Can we fault Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Natasha Narwal or Devangana Kalita or Aasif Tanha for dreaming of a better world than the one our generation had left them?