Combating Hate

The Incident at Brigade and Bengal’s Uneasy Turn

On December 7, the Sanatan Sanskriti Sansad organised a mass Gita recitation programme at Kolkata’s historic Brigade Parade Ground, claiming participation of five lakh voices. Many of the biggest...

‘She Is Too Hurt’: AYUSH Doctor May Not Join Service After Nitish Kumar Hijab Incident

Patna/Kolkata: AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen has decided not to join government service, for which she had recently received...

बिहार में मोहम्मद अतहर हुसैन की मॉब लिंचिंग और नीतीश कुमार

बिहार के नालंदा में 50 वर्षीय कपड़ा विक्रेता मोहम्मद अतहर हुसैन की बर्बर तरीके से आठ हिंदू आतंकवादियों...

New Masjid in Murshidabad: Qur’anic Caution for a Community Still Healing from Babri

A new mosque project in Murshidabad has triggered discussion over intention and politics, especially on December 6. Qur’an 9:108 and the Masjid Dhirar lesson stress sincerity as the foundation of any masjid. With Babri’s memory alive, the community urges caution and taqwa.

Tushar Gandhi: PM Modi Bows Before Gandhi Statues, But Not His Values

Kolkata: “The most dangerous thing happening in India today is the disregard for Gandhian ideology in society,” said...
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Gadkari’s Muslim Dream vs India’s Harsh Reality: Why the Largest Minority’s Aspiration Hits a Wall

Nitin Gadkari dreams of Muslims becoming engineers and doctors, but the ground reality tells a harsher story. Caste discrimination, denial of reservations, poor education access, and systemic exclusion from panchayats to Parliament keep India’s largest minority marginalized. When they rise, they’re criminalized—revealing a deeply unequal and unjust system

Muslims and the Myth of ‘Appeasement’: The Real Story of Economic Exclusion in India

Economic deprivation has long defined the reality for India’s Muslims, with political resistance to reservation fueling their marginalization. The rise of communal politics has only deepened their sense of insecurity and exclusion. A new report proposes a secular approach to affirmative action, yet the current political environment poses a significant barrier to its implementation

Islamophobic Mob Brutally Assaults M.Tech Student, Brands Him ‘Bangladeshi’ on Sealdah Train

A mob of Hindutva extremists brutally assaulted Rezaul Islam Mondal, a Bengal M.Tech student, on a train, branding him ‘Bangladeshi.’ They pulled his beard, tore his cap, and threatened to kill him. Human rights groups and political leaders condemn the attack, calling it a grim reflection of rising Islamophobia.

Why the Election-Driven Hate Between Tribals and Muslims Should Concern the Hemant Soren Government

In Jharkhand's Santhal region, BJP's election rhetoric alleging 'love jihad,' 'land jihad,' and Bangladeshi infiltration aims to disrupt tribal-Muslim unity, a key factor in JMM's electoral success. This deliberate polarization threatens the region's social fabric, posing a critical challenge for Chief Minister Hemant Soren to restore harmony and counter divisive narratives

Lynchings, Hijab Bans, and Bulldozer Injustice: Will Justice Ever Prevail in the World’s Largest Democracy?

India’s human rights record came under scrutiny as NGOs and activists highlighted systemic abuses, including the persecution of minorities, misuse of anti-terror laws, and escalating state-backed injustices. Calls for justice rang loud, urging action against lynchings, the incarceration of activists, and the destruction of homes under the guise of legality. The program marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a renewed call for dignity, freedom, and justice for all

Prophet Muhammad’s Legacy: World’s 1st Constitution and Human Rights Charter Highlighted at Interfaith Meet

Kolkata's interfaith event on Gandhi Jayanti highlights Prophet Muhammad's lasting contributions to human rights, social justice, and equality, countering Islamophobic narratives
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