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Rethinking the ‘Rajput State’: The Neemuchana & Tiladi agrarian movements
The legacy of colonial historiography and further amplified by Hindutva rhetoric has trapped our historical consciousness in the world of kings and dynasties, erasing public memory of our modern agrarian and working-class struggles.
Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC) did not demand land of Hindu temples; former Chairperson DMC
The author of this report, a former Chairperson of the Delhi Minorities Commission (DMC) rebuts the malicious campaign while detailing the report brought out under his aegis’; this rebuttal exposes an entrenched ‘Godi media’ campaign of lies under the guise of the report of the Delhi Minorities Commission
Remembering a legacy of peace: The enduring influence of Badshah Khan
In a world increasingly fraught with conflict and the...
Constituent Assembly Did Not Envision ‘One Nation, One Election’
Modi regime negates the legislative intent of the Constituent Assembly and B.R. Ambedkar’s vision by accepting the ‘One Nation, One Election’ scheme.
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.
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Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
Appeal by Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders to Jharkhandis: Protect Birsa Munda’s legacy from the RSS
On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary, over 200 renowned Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders, representatives of people’s organisations, traditional self-governance representatives, academics, and activists have issued a joint statement appealing to Adivasis and all Jharkhandis to observe next Tuesday, June 9, the martyrdom day of Dharti Abba Birsa Munda, across every corner of the state by commemorating his Adivasi culture, struggles, and the Ulgulan. Crucially, they have urged them to declare a solemn pledge to protect his legacy from manuvadi organizations such as the RSS, the Janajati Suraksha Manch, and the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
Gender and Sexuality
Varanasi: Transgender Community demands action against communal social media posts, CP denies them entry into premises
The Transgender Community in Varanasi, the Prime Minister’s constituency has demanded penal action against those social media posts that fan intra-community tensions; they submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner of Police today
Minorities
Under heavy police protection, decades-old Mumbai dargah razed
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) authorities demolished the Barkat Ali Shah Baba Dargah in Mumbai under heavy police deployment. The action reportedly followed a notice seeking legal papers and came amid the civic body's anti-encroachment drive. Most ancient places of worship do not have “documents to prove their existence.”
Minorities
Why was a 200-year-old mosque in Varanasi demolished in the middle of the night?
Authorities reportedly carried out a heavily guarded overnight operation in Varanasi riding roughshod over history in a crude bid for clearing land for an ambitious transport hub project linked to Kashi railway station.
Politics
Brute Violence in Bengal sparks citizens’ urgent warning
A joint statement signed by more than 140 activists, academics, former ministers, artists and scientists has warned of “all out fratricide” in India following violent attacks on opposition leaders in West Bengal.