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Kamal Maula Mosque Controversy Explained: How History, Politics, and Faith Collided Over a Single Monument
On February 14, 1954, the official Urdu publication of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, Al-Jamiat,…
The Istanbul’s Drums and Bettiah’s Silence: A Living Tradition, a Fading Voice
It is nearly 4:30 in the morning. Outside, the temperature hovers around…
The Ally We Deserted: How India Turned Its Back on Iran
In an article I wrote for India Times in May 2019, I…
Biryani, Misinformation and the Cost of Hate on India’s Culinary Reputation
We may still not fully understand the scale of the damage that…
India’s Minorities and the Budget: A Numbers Game or a Test of Political Will?
Every year on February 1, Budget Day in India follows a familiar…
Beef, Violence, and Billions in Donations: The BJP’s Controversial Ties to India’s Meat Industry
Two days ago, on January 9, a disturbing incident was reported from…
Selective Outrage and the Silence of Urdu Journalism
This morning, my friend Mohammad Reyaz shared two photos from the well-known…
When Asking Questions Becomes a Crime: The Slow Death of Academic Freedom in India
“Discuss the atrocities against Muslim minorities in India, giving suitable examples.” On…
Why Writing is Important in Times of Rising Oppression!
Recently, I was speaking with an old friend who now lives in…
How Jamia Nurtured My Journey of Thought and Belonging
Today, as Türkiye celebrates the 102nd anniversary of its Republic, my thoughts…