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The Solipsism of Faith: A Response to Talha Mannan

The author, himself a student of AMU explores the complex dynamic between culture, civilization and political identity, arguing that when religion becomes the rallying cry for the latter, a tendency towards theocratic authoritarianism (communalism) emerges, that also, inevitably impacts gender sensitivity and equity; Iqbal also poses sharp questions to organisations like the Jamaat-e-Islaami Hind (JIH) on state, gender relations etc.

Hate watch: ABVP alleged WhatsApp chats leaked; calls for targeted crimes exposed?

While it cannot be verified that these chats were in fact of DTU students being members of the ABVP, the nature of the conversation and the calls for mass violence and crimes against women comes as a rude shock

US Hindutva fringe group calls for demolition of “illegal churches” in India

The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation's fundraiser held on November 27 also had “gharwapsi” on its agenda.

Ayodhya Mosque Project in Limbo, Ram Temple Construction in Full Swing

Construction hasn’t started due to the lack of approval for building maps and NOCs from civic authorities, UP Pollution Control Board and fire services.

1992-2022 How Indian State & Society have both been targeted and transformed

The first attack through bullets hit and killed Mahatma...

What is the Ram Temple Really about?

Teesta Setalvad presents a ready reckoner on what the Ram Temple movement really is

Those in India must act as per its culture: Supreme Court on PIL against religious conversion

The Court refused to entertain objections raised against the maintainability of a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking steps against forced religious conversion, despite the fact that established law precludes a petitioner who has petitioned courts as many as four times is not entitled to do so, again

False allegation of Conversion leads to the continuing Abuse against Christians

Christians in UP’s Fathepur allege attempt to target the community by Hindu Outifts

Voters say they were denied voting rights, allege police brutality: Rampur (UP) By polls

Elections to the Rampur seat were mired in controversy today, December 5, as residents and voters alleged denial of basic voting rights

When silence is eloquent

The tortuous course of the law

Delhi 2020 Riots: Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi discharged in Khajuri Khas FIR

A Delhi Court on Saturday, December 3,discharged student activist Umar Khalid and United Against Hate member Khalid Saifi in a case connected to the 2020 North East Delhi riots, reports Livelaw.

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The Solipsism of Faith: A Response to Talha Mannan

The author, himself a student of AMU explores the complex dynamic between culture, civilization and political identity, arguing that when religion becomes the rallying cry for the latter, a tendency towards theocratic authoritarianism (communalism) emerges, that also, inevitably impacts gender sensitivity and equity; Iqbal also poses sharp questions to organisations like the Jamaat-e-Islaami Hind (JIH) on state, gender relations etc.

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Punjab law against blasphemy unconstitutional, open invitation to oppressive misuse: CCG

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Muslim Education in Uttar Pradesh: Pathways to Inclusion and Reform

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Former Judges condemn Amit Shah’s remarks misconstruing Supreme Court’s Salwa Judum Judgment

A prominent group of former Supreme Court and High Court judges, along with senior lawyers, have issued a joint statement condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah for “misinterpreting” the Supreme Court's 2011 judgment in the Salwa Judum case, which was authored by Justice B Sudershan Reddy, who is the candidate supported by the INDIA bloc parties for the Vice Presidential election.

From an octagenarian…still young at heart

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