- Opinions
India’s Independence Day and the dream of universal freedom
By Zafar Siddiqui I am reminded of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s seminal speech on the eve of India’s independence in 1947. After two centuries of British colonial rule, India…
- Featured News
Films, from elsewhere: the Kolkata People’s Film Festival
By R. Umamaheshwari ‘Here we are all, on a dream caravanA Caravan, but a dream,A Dream, but a caravanBut we know which are the dreamsTherein lies the hope’ [From Caravan of Dreams,…
- Featured News
Future of Waqf properties is in ‘serious danger’
Zafarul-Islam Khan It is now confirmed that the Modi government will soon introduce two bills related to Waqf or Muslim endowments. The first will repeal the Waqf Act 1923 while the other…
- World
Thousands throng world’s biggest Shivling in Salzburg, Austria
By Mohan Guruswamy This is the beginning of the season when droves of believers trek to the Amarnath cave in Kashmir to have darshan of an annual natural ice formation that purportedly…
- India
Kargil War: Remembering the animal-human bond between soldiers and mules
By Rabia Jaffer As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War with Pakistan on July 26, it’s a valid moment to reflect on the unsung heroes who played a pivotal…
- Telangana
Centre is apathetic towards minority budget, Telangana shows interest in its development
By Rashad Ullah Khan As the 2024–25 budget is being hailed as a dream budget for all sections by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs, it is important to not get swayed…
- India
Challenges in tackling communal violence cases in Kolhapur, Maharashtra
By Rashad Ullah Khan Kolhapur is the land of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, known for his social reforms. He is also seen as a symbol of progressive thought. However, for the past year,…
- Opinions
Ghettoisation in Hyderabad: A historical, social and policy perspective
By Arman Hasan In contemporary India, one of the greatest material challenges for urban planners has been to comprehend the trends of socio-spatial marginality in the city. Hyderabad is no exception to…
- Books
Aakhri Sawarian is novel of epic proportions by Syed Ashraf that takes reader to times of Timur Lame
By Qazi Obaidur Rahman Hashmi The novel, Akhri Sawarian (The Last Rides), by Syed Mohammed Ashraf woven around a well-knit plot, captures the reader’s attention at its outset. Written in first person,…
- Featured News
Spain, Moors and Morocco: A time when Spain was known as Iberia
By Mohan Guruswamy The term ”Moor” does not refer to any particular ethnic group, and is applied as a blanket term to North African (Berber) and Arabian Muslims who colonized Spain during…
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NEET and UGC-NET Scandals: Corruption or policy misstep?
Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad The past few days were a horror-filled journey for the Indian education system. The recent ruckus over the cancellation of UGC-NET exam, which is the enabler for assistant professorship…
- World
Colourful Cicadas brighten life in Chicago area
By Asif Khan The Cicadas, a type of insects, emerged in huge numbers in the Chicago area last month for the first time since 2007. According to information available on the Internet,…
- Opinions
The global neglect of Rohingya refugees: A call for action
Currently visiting Bangladesh with the Deccan College of Medical Sciences Alumni Association of North America (DAANA), I have witnessed firsthand the plight of the Rohingya, often described as the world’s most discriminated…
- Opinions
BJP and the rise of regional forces in Indian politics
By Dr. Manikya Mahesh Indian voters have delivered their verdict on the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, but in an unexpected way. Everyone, including all pollsters, anticipated a clear mandate for the…
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Post-election reflection: Unveiling complexities of Indian democracy
By Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad The culmination of the recent electoral season in India has brought a sense of relief among voters, alleviating concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process and the…
