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Congress and Karnataka’s Muslims: Loyalty without Representation

In an era where majoritarian politics is openly dismissive of Muslim concerns, the Congress still benefits from being seen as the lesser evil. But “lesser evil” is not a sustainable political identity. For a party that speaks the language of diversity and inclusion, Karnataka’s record on Muslim representation - particularly in Parliament - stands as an uncomfortable indictment.

Gujarat Elections: RTE Rules Being Flouted in Muslim Areas, Allege Teachers

Closure of several Urdu-medium primary government- aided schools contradicts NPE objectives, say local teachers in Rakhiyal.

Jamia masjid row: Bajrang Dal submits PIL to Karnataka HC, demands to vacate mosque

Bajrang Dal activists have further demanded resurvey of the mosque on the lines of Gyanwapi masjid. The PIL was submitted on Wednesday by the state President of Bajrang Dal Manjunath.

Gujarat’s Disturbed Areas Act: Largest Muslim Ghetto Glaring Contrast to Hindu Settlement

Juhapura is a Muslim neighbourhood in the west of Ahmedabad that has been segregated under the Disturbed Areas Act, 1991.

‘Scapegoat’, Bail granted to  Muslim woman accused of being Pakistani: Karnataka HC 

In judicial custody for 16 months with fundamental freedoms snatched away, Khatija Mehrin’s is one more example of malafide police action

UN member states raise concerns about violence against minorities, hate speech, draconian laws during India’s UPR  

Even as India through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta staunchly defended these laws, several member states questioned India's track record on human rights

Where 4 Muslims were publicly flogged by cops, 39 others live in ‘exile’: Gujarat, Kheda

Over a month after the flogging incident, Undhela, the village at the heart of the controversy wears a deserted look

Inter-faith love affair takes a tragic turn in Uttar Pradesh

Hindu Girl commits suicide after family beats Muslim boyfriend to death

1984 anti-Sikh pogrom: The long cover-up

From the pages of ‘Communalism Combat’, a reminder that denial of justice to victims of mass violence has been the norm in India

Remembering 1984

The nightmare endures

The best gifts for Sikhs come from Muslim filmmakers this year  

Close to the 38th anniversary of  the 1984 Sikh Genocide,...

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