World

35 years after The Satanic Verses controversy, newly unearthed letters reveal some uncomfortable truths

Mahathir’s modernist brand of Islamism may well outlast Khomeini’s, despite the violent legacy of Khomeini’s fatwa against Rushdie

Convert Hagia Sophia As the Inter- Religious Faith Centre of Peace and Harmony

The conversion of world’s great and unique architectural wonder,...

‘Cypher’ will bring together artists and HRDs to take stories to wider audience: Front Line Defenders

The digital monthly magazine will use visual storytelling to bring together artists and human rights defenders in a bid for their stories to reach new audiences

San Francisco passes resolution opposing discriminatory CAA, NRC and NPR

The resolution was passed unanimously and stated that the CAA, NRC and NPR would create a massive refugee and health crisis

Grand Mufti of Egypt opposes Hagia Sophia’s conversion into a mosque

Shawky Allam, Grand Mufti, said that the conversion was impermissible in Islam

A Nationalist Takeover of Hagia Sophia is not What the Muslim World Needed Now

Hagia Sophia has been one of the most enduring...

UN takes closer look at attacks on women journalists

Special Rapporteur seeks to lay the foundation for States to establish an appropriate human rights framework to ensure the protection of women journalists.

Turkey: Hagia Sophia should not be converted to a Mosque  

The idea of converting Hagia Sofia to a mosque offers a short-term political gain, but at the cost of long-term harmony between Muslims and Christians. 

I don’t have 100 dollars to reach the port: Indian fisherman in Iran

44 Indian fishermen remain stranded in Iran, unable to pay-up for their return, even as Indian Navy’s 'Operation Samudra Setu' brings back 687 Indian nationals from Bandar Abbas

July 4th Message: Muslims have a special bond with America

American Muslims consider July 4 as one of our cherished holidays. We uphold, protect, defend, and celebrate the values enshrined in the U.S. constitution.

Hakka Noodles, anyone?

With two and a half adversories on its borders, the best option is to build on the prevailing international discontent with China, not act alone

Trending

Related VIDEOS

ALL STORIES

ALL STORIES

Farmers’ leader detained forcefully on Constitution Day as protests for delivering guarantee on legal MSP intensify

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's forced removal at 2.20 am in the night sparks anger; farmer unions rally to defend the right to protest amidst escalating demands for justice and fair policies.

Democracy in question: Allegations of bias, EVM manipulation, and questions of legitimacy post 2024 Maha election result

Opposition leaders question the integrity of the electoral process, citing delayed poll dates, unexplained vote surges, and anomalies in EVM tallies, while calling for a return to paper ballots to restore faith in democracy

VFD’s draft reports points to “electoral manipulation and irregularities” in Haryana and J&K 2024 assembly elections

Vote for Democracy (VFD) raises alarm over possible electoral manipulation in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir's 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections, citing unexplained vote surges, suspicious turnout data, and a lack of transparency, casting doubt on the Election Commission of India's handling of the polls

Sambhal’s darkest hour: 5 dead, scores injured in Mosque survey violence as UP police face allegations of excessive force

Amid rising tensions in Sambhal, police deny responsibility for the death of five innocent Muslim youth, pointing to injuries among their own, while videos and eyewitness accounts paint a different picture; internet shutdown, prohibitory orders, and detentions underway

Uttarakhand High Court orders security, condemns hate speech over Uttarkashi Mosque

The Uttarakhand High Court intervenes in the Uttarkashi Jama Masjid dispute, ordering stringent security around the mosque and action against hate speech. The court is hearing a petition filed by Alpsankhayak Seva Samiti, seeking protection for the mosque and measures to prevent further escalation of communal tensions stirred by right-wing groups

CJP files complaint against BJP, MNS, and Shinde-Led Shiv Sena alleging silence period breach during Maharashtra polls

Complaint flags political ads in top newspapers as unlawful electioneering, urging strict measures to uphold fairness in electoral process

2024: Love Jihad – A Socio-Political Weapon: Caste, Endogamy, and Hindutva’s Grip on gender and social boundaries in India

This article examines how "Love Jihad" reinforces caste hierarchies, Hindutva politics, and patriarchal control in India’s 2024 socio-political landscape