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The Politics of Memory: Controversy over graves of Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhatt
The bid to erase Muslim graves is political theatre, denying dignity in death and casting an entire community as the perpetual 'other'
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Ganesh Chaturthi: where unity triumphs over communal divides
Defying religious boundaries, Hindus and Muslims unite for Ganesh Chaturthi across India, mosques host Ganesh idols, and Muslims join Hindus for prayers and celebrations, three inter-faith friends join hands to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Vanishing Media Freedom J & K, 2019-2024: Free Speech Collective
As the region heads to its first elections in a decade, a new report reveals how the suppression of media freedom, censorship, and arrests have eroded democratic spaces since the 2019 reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir; questions whether the new government will change the environment of suppression
“A Legacy of Love”: Muslim craftsman and devotion for Hindu deities
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“Faith beyond Boundaries”: 80-yr-old Ishtiyaq Ali's wooden deities, UP's Muslim polishing idol of Lord Krishna for generations
Baba Chamliyal: The Healing Saint of Unity and Faith across Borders
Baba Chamliyal, known as the ‘Healing Touch Saint,’ is revered in Jammu and Kashmir for his miraculous healing powers. His shrine, located at the India-Pakistan border, symbolises unity and attracts thousands of pilgrims annually. The shrine's "Shakkar" and "Sharbat" are believed to have healing properties.
Political History of India’s Two Muslim Universities since 1947
The dominance of an elite Muslim upper caste and class has hindered healthy research and introspection among these two dominant universities writes the author
What is the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024?
A day before the National Eligibility-Entrance Test-Post Graduate (2024)...
Harmony in diversity: Surendra Mehta’s mission of unity at Kullu’s Pir Baba shrine
Surendra Mehta, also known as Bhai Ji, maintains the shrine of Pir Baba Lala Wale in Kullu, a place that promotes communal harmony by welcoming devotees of all faiths. His family's century-long dedication exemplifies unity and peace, fostering interfaith relationships in a diverse and often divided India.
CJP files complaint against TNN anchors for broadcasting misleading debate show
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Complaint alleges Times Now Navbharat’s shows targeting the academic curriculum of Indian Madrassas was misleading and attempts to portray them as suspicious places
“We have come to save public education, shoot us if you will,” feisty JNUSU president Dhananjay challenges Delhi police
The protest march, led by JNUSU leadership including its president, Dhananjay, was raising the demands for removal of a person from the teaching faculty allegedly involved in inappropriate behaviour apart from several issues related to scholarships, access and public education
CJP condemns IndiaTV for spreading communal misinformation through news segment on Bangladesh crisis, sends complaint
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The complaint alleges that IndiaTV's biased discussion which could have been about ensuring protection of minorities in neighbouring countries as well as in India was manipulated into spreading fear and causing alarm against ‘Muslims takeover of India’
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