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Indian Muslims need to be protected as much from the communalism of their co-religionists as majoritarian communalism: In remembrance of CM Naim
An intrepid critique of entrenched and entitled Muslim elites, CM Naim, a historian and essayist, recently passed away at 85. Here his work is remembered for its out of the box thinking and commitment to both the culture and language around Urdu; an essay that recalls his works
UP Madrasa Board to introduce NCERT syllabus, no to NCPCR’s diktat on non-Muslim students
However, the controversial, even unconstitutional, recommendation of the NCPCR ‘directing’ non-Muslim students not to be educated at Madrasas was rejected
Hindu College, denies entry to students wearing burqas, sparks protests: UP
The chief proctor of a college in Moradabad, which recently implemented a "strict dress code," has stated that students wearing burqas will not be allowed entry to the campus. He added that they can remove the burqa and wear it again after stepping out of the campus.
Muslim man beaten on board a train in UP, booked for sexual harassment
Asim even spoke to the media and said he was beaten only because someone said “all mullas are thieves”
Anti-Muslim targeting continues in UP, another historical Mosque is demolished
According to the Imam (priest) a litigation against the impending demolition was still pending in the lower court
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Hindus and Muslims of Parbhani district attempt to erase communal tensions by gestures to acceptance and tolerance
Eviction, yet another weaponised tool of the state in New India
MP, UP, Uttarakhand and Assam continue ‘Bulldozer action’
Provocative poster in Delhi’s Brahmpuri calls on Hindu landlords to not sell to Muslim buyers
Rumours abound as the offensive poster vitiates the atmosphere in an area where both communities live together
Times Now channel pulled up for communal report on “Zameen Jihad” in Haldwani
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The program gave a skewed account that portrayed Muslims who were protesting the eviction order as adversaries of the State
Hindu society at war, natural to be aggressive says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in Organiser
Bhagwat’s sudden verbosity on Muslims, LGBTQIA community and Hindu aggression is curious
We Demand unconditional withdrawal of the unjust BMC notice to acquire St. Peter’s Sea Side Cemetery.
We also demand the withdrawal of the Amendments to the Development Plan DP of the Govt in September 2022, which requires the taking over of Cemetery Land for road widening when alternate options are available
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Indian Muslims need to be protected as much from the communalism of their co-religionists as majoritarian communalism: In remembrance of CM Naim
An intrepid critique of entrenched and entitled Muslim elites, CM Naim, a historian and essayist, recently passed away at 85. Here his work is remembered for its out of the box thinking and commitment to both the culture and language around Urdu; an essay that recalls his works
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