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Progressive modern Muslim scholars reconnect to the rationalist tradition in Islam

The principles articulated by rationalist scholars resonate with contemporary debates on universal human rights, challenging the perception that Islamic thought is inherently opposed to rationalism or individual rights.

Concerns about targeting of minorities in India raised at US Congressional Briefing

Briefing highlights violation of rights of minorities, especially Muslims, and draws attention to the recommendations of the USCIRF

Eid Eve Thoughts: The Zakat of Digital Gadgets

An Interview with C.T. Abdurahim

More Indian expats in UAE face action over Islamophobic social media posts

The UAE laws criminalise any acts that trigger religious hatred and/or insult religion through any form of expression, which covers speech and the written word, books, pamphlets or online media.

SC does not interfere with Bombay HC interim order allowing burials of Covid-19 victims in city

The Court refused to entertain the matter and asked the HC to decide the case within 2 weeks

Lockdown special from JNU: A webinar on ‘Leadership lessons through Ramayana’

It's time for all things holy, at the once holistic JNU, but strictly for faculty, staff and students, webinar is a collaboration with The Ramayana School.

Raj HC directs against mention of person’s caste in judicial matters

The notification states that the practice of mentioning caste in court documents is against the spirit of constitution

Mosque offered as Covid-19 quarantine facility in Pune

Renowned educationist and philanthropist P A Inamdar says it is time to put religious philosophy into practice and serve humanity

Using Corona pandemic as an excuse to don fresh Hindutva masks?

Ramayan, Mahabharat back on air, VHP suggests people chant "Jai Shri Ram" to combat Covid-19!

Kashi Vikas Samiti miffed with actress Sara Ali Khan for visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple

The members of the Samiti complained that the actor’s visit was against traditions and established norms

Law to give Muslims 5% quota in education: M’tra

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‘We are considered servants, not humans’: Women of Jai Bhim Nagar reveal the violence of domestic work

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Uphold integrity of civil services, re-impose ban on Govt officials associating with RSS: Open letter to President Draupadi Murmu

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10 newborn innocents killed in Jhansi’s medical college, UP govt orders three-tier probe, faces criticism for negligence

System collapse in UP: in a massive fire broke out at a neonatal ward of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi, 10 newborn innocents’ loose their life; grieving parents of deceased asking only one question “Who will bring back our children?”

Supreme Court delivers a 4:3 Verdict on parameters to determine the minority status of institutions

A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court recently pronounced a verdict in in case of AMU vs Naresh Agarwal, in a 4:3 majority—overruling the court’s previous judgement in Azeez Baasha vs. Union of India.[1] The Supreme Court, in 1967, had held in Azeez Basha that Aligarh Muslim University did not quality to be minority institution as it was neither established nor administered by the Muslim community.[2]