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Sharia, Manusmriti or the Indian Constitution
Two extremes, the dominant Hindu right and a creeping conservatism among Muslims seek to undermine the constitutional mandate
Bhopal: Goons force woman to remove her Burqa
In the video that went viral on social media, one man can be heard saying that she is bringing disrepute to the community
No Garba for non-Hindus: Right-wing in MP
While in Ratlam, posters have been put up denying entry to non-Hindus, in Indore Muslim boys were picked up from college-organised garba event on allegations of “love jihad”
The bizarre colour codes of Union Bank Of India
Dress in nine colours for Navratri, Union Bank of India tells employees, then withdraws circular
SC quashes alleged forcible conversion case, after man denies being converted by accused
The case registered under MP Freedom of Religion Act was registered after duping the “converted” man into signing some papers. It is unclear however, who forced him to sign the papers on basis of which the case was lodged in the first place
Politics in education or politics of education?
New courses in universities, schools stressing on ‘patriotism’ or adding works of right wing ideologies narrow spaces for diversity and questioning
450+ Citizens from all walks of life stand by Javed Akhtar, Naseeruddin Shah
Over 150 citizens from all walks of life have condemned outright the hounding of intellectuals, poets and actors
Why ‘Progressive’ Muslims are wrong in Condemning Naseeruddin Shah’s Anti-Taliban Video
Muslim organizations’ refusal to condemn the Taliban is downright worrying but what is perhaps more worrisome is the refusal of the progressive Muslims to see it clearly.
Gyan Vapi case: Varanasi court to hear petition to hold prayers in Shringar Gauri temple
Five Hindu women had moved court saying, prayers that were held on the premises located on the western side till 1998, need to be restarted
‘Taliban Are Unlikely To Reform’
Afghan Women's Greatest Fears May come true even under Taliban 2.0
Indian Muslims and the Allure of Sharia
The Failure to Condemn the Taliban Can Only Mean That the Dream of Establishing Islamic State and Implementing Sharia Is Widely Shared By Indian Muslims
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Academic, Deepak Pawar to Mumbai Police: Are frivolous cases against us –filed after a peaceful demonstration to save Marathi schools –being dropped because of the upcoming BMC polls?
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India
India tops among countries at risk of mass crimes, atrocities, US Holocaust Museum warns
Though three countries scored higher than India with Myanmar holding the top spot, followed by Chad and Sudan, in these two countries the mass killings are ongoing. This makes India's position particularly noteworthy as a “flawed democracy” and as a potential new flashpoint
Minorities
Muslim student set on fire in Bareilly outside exam centre, suffers 8% burns
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Dr Sangram Patil detained by Mumbai Crime Branch, move sharply condemned
A British citizen, doctor and consultant with the NHS, it is reported that Dr Patil was detained (arrested) with his wife as he landed at the Mumbai airport this afternoon
Hate Speech
CJP approaches Election Commission over communal and hate-based speech by BJP Mumbai President
Complaint details how “vote jihad” and “land jihad” narratives used during the Model Code of Conduct period violate electoral law, constitutional guarantees, and democratic norms
Communalism
Unchecked Vigilantism, Repeated Harm: Why CJP has filed a fresh complaint on Malabar Hill incident
CJP’s urgent follow-up complaint warns that silence and inaction have allowed religious vigilantism to become a tool of everyday governance