As the World Fractures, India and Europe Build Bridges
The global economy is under strain. Tariffs are back, trade is treated…
“I returned quieter, carrying stories, and discovered that healing lives in the pause” — Dr. Istikhar Ali
Mental illness is one of India’s most serious yet overlooked public health…
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 Can Ankara Breathe While Delhi Chokes? A View from Atakule Tower
Standing atop the 410-foot-high Atakule Tower in Ankara, I could see the…
Why Writing is Important in Times of Rising Oppression!
Recently, I was speaking with an old friend who now lives in…
Silent Reforms, Shifting Power: Inside the Changing Madrasa System of Bihar
In the previous story, we spoke with several people and explained that…
Reviving Urdu: Pride, Action, and the Global Future of a Timeless Language
This dialogue offers a thoughtful discussion on the current state of the…
Bihar’s Madrasas on the Brink: The Silent Collapse of a Century-Old System
Government crackdowns on madrassas in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Assam have sparked…
How Jamia Nurtured My Journey of Thought and Belonging
Today, as Türkiye celebrates the 102nd anniversary of its Republic, my thoughts…
Assam’s Vanishing Madrassas: Where Law, Politics and Identity Collide
In Assam, Muslim madrassas and mosques have come under increasing government scrutiny.…