Opinion

Despite being legally eligible as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) to lead Islamic organizations, Rahmani faced unwarranted criticism questioning his commitment to the Indian Muslim community. His tenure as Ameer-e-Shariat has been marked by visionary leadership, bridging religious values with modern needs in education, technology, and healthcare. This episode highlights the urgent need for accountable, progressive leaders to uplift Indian Muslims amidst challenges of poverty and misrepresentation.

The Sambhal mosque survey plea is a disturbing reminder of how political and judicial lapses fuel religious polarization. Despite the Places of Worship Act, local courts continue to entertain petitions that undermine constitutional principles. On Constitution Day, it’s imperative to reflect on Ambedkar’s warnings and uphold the values of secularism and justice

A four-year journey along the Ganga reveals a civilisational ecological crisis, where dams, pollution, sand mining and policy failures threaten rivers, communities, livelihoods and India’s environmental future across regions nationwide.

As Hindutva extremism rises, India’s founding values of diversity and secularism are at risk. Civil rights groups, activists, and independent media decry the demolitions as part of a broader agenda to marginalize Muslims, further fueled by the Waqf Amendment Bill's attack on Muslim institutional autonomy

A High Court ruling voiding OBC status for 77 Muslim communities has left thousands of students and job seekers in West Bengal in limbo, raising concerns about systemic neglect and fueling calls for justice across the state

From a wife’s sacrifice for her husband’s longevity to a shared expression of love, Karva Chauth's evolving meaning reflects both Bollywood’s influence and changing gender dynamics