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…
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…
Hindutva Extremists Target Christians on Christmas Day: 30 Recorded Hate Attacks Across India
A person’s true character is revealed not through speeches or public appearances,…
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 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…
Waqf Registration Ends With Fears of Vanishing Properties
The crisis is unfolding around Waqf data in India that begins with…
Why Writing is Important in Times of Rising Oppression!
Recently, I was speaking with an old friend who now lives in…