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Gujarat High Court Questions Police Refusal to File FIR in Custodial Death Case of Zaheer Shaikh
The Gujarat High Court questioned Ahmedabad Police over their refusal to register an FIR in the custodial death case of 70-year-old Zaheer Shaikh, with Justice D.N. Ray criticising the police’s “recalcitrant attitude” and observing that an investigation cannot proceed without formally recording the allegations made by the family.
2 hours ago3 min read


Akbar and the Politics of Inclusion: Revisiting a Mughal Legacy in the Age of Historical Polemics
Father Mosserate, along with other men of religion at Ibatadkahan with Akbar Akbar and the Politics of Inclusion: In recent years, the figure of the Mughal emperor Akbar has become a battleground in contemporary debates over Indian history. A growing body of popular writing and commentary, particularly from proponents of Hindutva historiography, seeks to portray the Mughal period as one of unrelieved religious oppression and cultural alienation. In this narrative, Akbar appea
4 hours ago5 min read


The New York Times on India-US Relations: Reading Between the Lines
As Washington courts Beijing with renewed enthusiasm, Marco Rubio’s Delhi visit arrives less as a celebration of India-US ties than as an exercise in reassurance. In a deeply reported piece for The New York Times, Edward Wong traces how Trump’s China-first diplomacy, tariff threats, and public slights have unsettled New Delhi — and why India is now cautiously reopening channels with China. The article captures a relationship no longer defined by strategic certainty, but by do
5 hours ago6 min read


When The Sky Becomes a Furnace
He does not look up. There is nothing in that sky except a sun that has stopped caring. The basket weighs forty kilograms. The concrete beneath his sandals has been burning since dawn.
It is 49 degrees. He has three more loads to carry.
He shifts the weight and walks.
18 hours ago5 min read


The Missing Variable in India's Population Debate: Women
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India's population debate is loud, politically charged, and almost entirely missing its most important variable: women. Between calls to have more children and warnings to have fewer, reproductive policy has become performance — one that ignores maternal mortality, rampant anaemia, and the absence of genuine reproductive autonomy. The real question is not how many citizens India needs, but whether it is willing to invest in the survival and
6 days ago4 min read


Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan on His Birth Anniversary
Ustad Bismillah Khan transformed the shehnai from a ceremonial instrument into a voice of classical depth. His music carried a quiet intensity, rooted in discipline and devotion, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates with rare grace.
Mar 213 min read


Dhurandar 2: The Revenge: A Loud, Hollow Spectacle That Collapses Under Its Own Weight
Dhurandar 2: The Revenge is a film that confuses scale with substance and urgency with insight. It speaks loudly, insists constantly, and yet reveals very little beneath its surface. What could have been a layered political thriller collapses into a spectacle of declarations, where characters become mouthpieces, conflicts turn simplistic, and research gives way to convenience. In the end, it is not the weight of its themes that lingers, but the fatigue of its excess.
Mar 204 min read


UPSC 2025: 53 Muslim Success Stories and the Larger Question of Representation
The success of 53 Muslim candidates in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 is an encouraging achievement that deserves recognition. Yet the numbers also reveal a larger structural gap. For a community that makes up nearly 15 percent of India’s population, representation in the country’s most powerful administrative institutions remains significantly lower.
Mar 165 min read


Many Theories Dominate Wangchuk’s Release; Activists Slam ‘Settlement’ Claims
Sonam Wangchuk’s release after nearly six months under the National Security Act has triggered relief in Ladakh but also fuelled competing theories about the circumstances behind the Centre’s decision. While the government has described the move as an attempt to restore calm and open the door for dialogue, lawyers point to the weakness of the case against him, and political sources speak of a possible quiet effort to lower the temperature of Ladakh’s agitation.
Mar 155 min read


March 15 Is Anti-Islamophobia Day. Why Is It So Quiet?
Today the world observes the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, but the day passes with little public attention. Recognised by the United Nations after the Christchurch mosque shootings, the observance reflects a growing global debate on prejudice, politics and the challenge of confronting Islamophobia.
Mar 155 min read


What Indian Muslims Might Learn from Iran’s Endurance
Iran’s endurance under decades of sanctions and isolation shows how societies can navigate prolonged adversity through patience, institutional strength and long term thinking. While the country has its own internal debates and challenges, its resilience offers a moment of reflection. For Indian Muslims, the lesson lies not in imitation but in cultivating confidence, strong institutions and economic empowerment while remaining mindful and steady in difficult times.
Mar 145 min read


Ramzan Nights and Restless Lanes: Jamia Nagar’s Story of Growth
Once known primarily as the neighbourhood surrounding Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar has steadily evolved into one of Delhi’s most vibrant localities, shaped by small entrepreneurs, bustling markets, and a street culture that now draws visitors from across the city.
Mar 135 min read
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