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The Many Meanings of Shaheen Bagh

It began as a trickle, with some twenty men...

Bihar: 13 minors allegedly charged and imprisoned as adults by police in FIR

The boys were allegedly arrested during the violence in Aurangabad, Bihar on Dec 21 mostly range from the ages of 14 to 17, with the youngest being 12 years old

Sikh-Muslim friendships started with Guru Nanak Dev Ji

Stories of Sikh-Muslim friendships date back centuries, and those who try to spin the Sikh-Mughal conflict as Sikhs against Muslims are harboring false and damaging beliefs. Here, we bring you stories of the true bonds between Sikh Gurus and their Muslim counterparts.

Nehtaur, Aligarh, Jamia – how Qurratulain Hyder’s Aag ka Darya imagines India

Image: PTI  It was a day of general holiday in...

A letter that should shake our world: Dalit scholar suicide triggers outrage

First Published on: January 18, 2016Rohith (right) carrying a...

Christian hymn dropped from Republic Day celebrations

Gandhi’s favourite “Abide with me” hymn will not be played by the military band, replaced by Vande Mataram

Sangh issues K’taka govt ultimatum over proposed statue of Christ

Objections raised to proposed construction of 114-foot statue of Jesus Christ in Ramanagara district

At the Pyre of Caste Hatred: Dalit suicides and the Media

First Published on February 3, 2016  This article was written...

Muzaffarnagar arrests go kaput: 19 get bail due to lack of evidence

Police unable to prove grievous crimes like rioting and attempt to murder against CAA protestors

Blowing in the Wind

First published on January 16, 2016Image: Salim Shaikh   Jamalpur ke...

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