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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.
AICTE recognises ‘Vedic Board’ qualifications allegedly without scrutinising syllabus
Veda Bhushan and Veda Vibhushan to be considered equivalent of class X and XII; students can join any higher or technical education course including medicine and engineering
Karnataka: Minority PhD Scholars Stare at Bleak Future as Govt Slashes Fellowship Amount
The fellowship scheme has faced hurdles ever since regime change in the southern state.
Caste in CBSE Texts, Who is to Blame?
While the CBSE issued a clarification over viral 'casteist' text in Class 6 History textbook, the fact that caste bias surfaces time and again, over decades, in official board texts is a matter of concern
Row over BHU exam question on temple demolition
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In 1991, local priests filed a petition seeking permission to worship in the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Jamia cancels Safoora Zargar’s PHD then bans her from entering JMI campus
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Protests rock Chandigarh University over alleged objectionable videos of female students
Incident sparked flurry of reactions from political parties and the central and state women's rights organisations too stepped in
Allahabad University Students on Fast Unto Death Against ‘Unprecedented’ Fees Hike
The students fear that the decision will rob a large number of students from the disadvantaged socio-economic background of the opportunity to study at AU.
Needs and rights of Muslim girls ignored by administration: PUCL’s interim report on Hijab Ban in Karnataka
The report finds that the local media’s reportage was riddled with stereotypes
Teachers, Govt Employees to Protest Across UP for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme
A massive protest will be held across all the 75 districts of the state on September 20.
UP: Dalit School Teacher Alleges Discrimination by Principal & Upper-caste Teachers
The teacher has alleged that kshatriya caste teachers in the school have formed a separate group and regularly hurl casteist remarks at him. The teacher has complained to the district authorities.
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