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The Faultlines In Secularism

A secular republic is one of humanity's most difficult political achievements.

Why I am an Indian

This editorial by the late Khushwant Singh appeared in 'The Illustrated Weekly of India' 50 years ago. It is being reproduced today on account of relevance given the socio-political scenario.

CAA is first big step towards Savarkar’s Akhand Hindu-Rashtra

The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) is being vaguely labelled as...

Jamia students demand FIR against police, cancellation of exams

The university admin has cancelled exams and will “explore the possibility of moving court for the registration of FIR”

Nadella on CAA: “Would love to see Bangladeshi immigrant create the next unicorn in India”

He also said that the current situation in India was “bad” and “sad”

UP claims Pilibhit houses majority of the 32,000 ‘identified’ refugees

It has submitted a report made by an NGO which has identified refugees from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan

The policeman, the patsy and the true tale of terror

What does the arrest of Dy SP Davinder Singh mean for the Afzal Guru case as well as the wider narrative surrounding terror attacks in India?

From the horse’s mouth: MHA releases data on deportations and illegal immigration

A collation of data provided by MHA from time to time in the Parliament on number of illegal immigrants, deportations and citizenship granted to immigrants

More than 300,000 women take to the streets against CAA and NRC in Malegaon

Sultana Begum, the great grand daughter-in-law of the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar also joined the rally

Congress readies for anti-CAA-NRC door-to-door campaign

Functionaries say training sessions regarding the technical and legal aspects soon to be held by experts

We have proven prophets of doom wrong: Eminent personalities in open letter to citizens

The letter has been written by retired SC judge, actors, filmmakers etc. calling for people to introspect on values of truth and nonviolence

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The Faultlines In Secularism

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