Opinion

Vande Mataram and the Crisis of Inclusive Nationalism: A Minority Perspective India Can’t Ignore

As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, political celebration has reignited long-standing objections from Muslims and other minorities. The debate highlights tensions between religious conscience, historical memory, and the risk of imposing majoritarian symbols as tests of national loyalty.

A Veil Pulled, a Constitution Crossed: The Nitish Kumar Hijab Controversy

A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling Dr Nusrat Parveen’s veil during an official event has sparked constitutional concern. Critics say the act violated bodily autonomy, dignity, and Article 21, raising questions about state restraint, consent, and the limits of executive power in a democracy.

গীতা পাঠের অনুষ্ঠানের আক্রমণকারীদের সম্বর্ধনা দেওয়ার নিন্দা করা জরুরী

গত ৭ই ডিসেম্বর, কলকাতার ঐতিহাসিক ব্রিগেড প্যারেড গ্রাউন্ডে সনাতন সংস্কৃতি সংসদ আয়োজন করেছিল, ৫ লক্ষ কন্ঠে গীতাপাঠের অনুষ্ঠান।...

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...

৬ ডিসেম্বর, আবেগ আর হিকমাহ: মুর্শিদাবাদের নতুন মসজিদকে ঘিরে বড় প্রশ্ন

৬ ডিসেম্বর এমন একটি দিন যা প্রতিটি মুসলিমের হৃদয়ে গভীরভাবে খোদাই হয়ে আছে, বিশেষ করে ভারতের মুসলমানদের হৃদয়ে। ১৯৯২...
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From Waqf to Churches to Adivasi Lands: Who’s Safe in BJP’s India?

After passing the Waqf Bill, BJP leaders claim it's for the poor—but Muslim organizations across India have rejected the move as a land grab. RSS-linked media quickly turned attention to Catholic Church properties, revealing the broader agenda. Even Adivasi leaders fear their ancestral lands may soon be in the crosshairs

The Great Iftar Deception: How Politicians Feast While Muslims Suffer

Every Ramadan, political Iftar parties project false solidarity while ignoring Muslim empowerment. Despite grand feasts, Muslim leaders remain sidelined, policy reforms are absent, and their concerns are dismissed as “appeasement.” Until real political inclusion replaces token gestures, these events will continue to serve as mere spectacles to manipulate Muslim voters

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

Holi Through the Ages: From the Mughals to Modern Times, the Colorful Celebrations of Spring

Holi, one of India’s oldest festivals, celebrates the arrival of spring with colors, music, dance, and rituals. Rich in regional diversity, it promotes joy, unity, and social harmony. From ancient texts to modern celebrations, Holi blends tradition, cultural expression, and even health practices, making it a vibrant symbol of renewal

From Hunger to Humanity: What the World Can Learn from the Sacred Fast of Ramadan

There are admirable traits in all religions that I salute. Very recently, the world's largest congregation of humanity took their sacred dip at the...

The Mahabodhi Dilemma: India’s Great Buddhist Shrine Still Struggles for Its rightful Custodians

Buddhists have long demanded full control of Mahabodhi Vihara, citing its historic and spiritual significance. However, a 1949 law keeps temple management under Brahmin-dominated oversight. Despite global recognition of Bodh Gaya as Buddhism’s holiest site, calls for exclusive Buddhist administration persist, reflecting a deeper struggle for rightful representation and justice
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