Protests Erupt Over Muslim Advocate Purchasing Home in Predominantly Hindu Area in UP
TCN News
On Monday, September 9, tensions erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Hindutva groups protested the recent purchase of a house by Muslim advocate Nadeem...
Homes Demolished After Ganesh Pandal Incident in Gujarat; 28 Arrested
TCN News
Communal violence erupted in Surat’s Syedpura area on September 8 after minors allegedly threw stones at a Ganesh Chaturthi pandal. The unrest led...
Struggling for Recognition: The Journey of Assam’s ‘D-Voters’ Through Legal Battles and Hope for...
Iqra Farrukh, TwoCircles.net
Rahim Ali, who lived his entire life in Kashimpur village, Assam, with the label of an “illegal citizen,” was buried under that...
Mob vandalizes Muslim shops and an Eidgah in Gujarat following an accident
TCN News
On the evening of Sunday, September 8, a Hindutva mob vandalized several Muslim-owned shops and a local Eidgah in the Kathlal-Balasinor area of...
Empowering Rural Women: India’s Drone Pilots Pioneering Agricultural Innovation
Suhail Bhat, TwoCircles.net
Gurugram (Haryana): On a Monday morning in Manesar, a village in Gurugram district, Haryana, a group of four women attentively follows instructions from...
How Toxic Masculinity, Cultural Crisis and Legal Failures Fuel Sexual Violence
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
In a world tainted by the curse of masculinity, a word that translates solely to dominance, I walk as an object to...
Kolkata’s Rally Revolution: The RG Kar Tragedy and the City’s Defiant Stand
Utsa Sarmin, TwoCircles.net
“Kolkata has transformed into a city of rallies,” observed Mayurakshi Banerjee, a Mumbai-based cine worker who has called the city home for...
Voices From the Void: J&K’s Long-Awaited Assembly Polls Stir Hope and Uncertainty
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Ghulam Nabi Bhat, a dedicated 65-year-old voter, has always prioritised casting his vote and has never missed an election. However,...
As Kashmir Gears Up for Assembly Elections, What It Means for the Region and...
Aqib Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Mohammad Rizwan, 38, expressed his excitement upon learning that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had finally announced assembly elections for Jammu...
Why Prashant Kishor is Wooing Muslims Ahead of Bihar Assembly Polls: Will He Succeed?
MI Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Election strategist-turned-political activist Prashant Kishor, convenor of Jan Suraj Abhiyan (JSA), is positioning himself as a significant new political force in Bihar...
A.G. Noorani: A Stalwart Defender of Constitutional Integrity and Civil Liberties Passes Away
TCN News
India bids farewell to one of its most esteemed legal luminaries, A.G. Noorani, who has passed away at the age of 94. Noorani...
ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट: नूंह दंगे के आरोपी बनाए गए दिव्यांग और पटरी विक्रेताओं की तबाह...
Poonam Masih/ TwoCircles.net
पिछले साल हिन्दू समूह द्वारा हरियाणा के नूंह में निकाली गई कलश यात्रा के दौरान हुई हिंसा के बाद कानूनी कार्रवाई की...
Unseen and Unheard: The Battle for Shelter and Healthcare in India’s Homeless Population
Sanjana Chawla, TwoCircles.net
India, home to approximately 142 crore people, is bustling with activity and teeming with its populace. Yet, beneath the surface of this...
एससी-एसटी आरक्षण के वर्गीकरण के खिलाफ और समर्थन में सजातियों में छुआछूत है बड़ी...
Poonam Masih, TwoCircles.net
देश आजाद होने के बाद संविधान निर्माता डॉ. भीमराव अंबेडकर ने वंचित समुदाय के लिए आरक्षण की मांग करते हुए इसे संवैधानिक...
Forensic report is confidential; it’s evidence’: Misinformation and Media Leaks Tarnish R.G. Kar Medical...
Utsa Sarmin, TwoCircles.net
Kolkata: The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s state-run R.G. Kar Hospital has sparked widespread outrage and...
Fact vs. Fiction: Unpacking the Viral Misinformation Behind the Bangladesh-Hindu Atrocity Claims
Yusha Rahman, TwoCircles.net
An image of a screenshot from a video showing a woman being raped went viral on social media. The image was accompanied...
Disturbing and Contradictory: A Timeline of the Events at R.G. Kar Medical College
Utsa Sarmin, TwoCircles.net
Kolkata: The brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College on August 9 has sent...
‘I knew the victim as a colleague and friend’: Rape and Murder at Kolkata’s...
Musheera Ashraf, TwoCircles.net
“This incident has left us all shaken. I knew the victim as a colleague and friend; we shared long working hours and...
From Nepali Dreams to Kashmir’s Nightmare: The Journey of Trafficked Women and Their Lost...
Safoora Hilal and Kounsar Bashir, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In the dimly lit room, barely illuminated by the single window, the space was cluttered with various items. The...
Digital Deceit: How AI and Voice Apps Were Weaponised to Sexually Assault Tribal Girls...
Iqra Farrukh, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal: In a chilling revelation from Madhya Pradesh, technology has been weaponised for deceit and cruelty. Approximately 80 kilometers from Sidhi district headquarters, impoverished...
AIMPLB Fires Back at Modi’s UCC Proposal: ‘Sharia Is Not Communal; Misleading Terms Undermine...
TCN News
New Delhi: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day call for a uniform...
Provocation, Misinformation: How a Schoolyard Brawl Escalated Communal Tensions in Rajasthan’s Udaipur
TCN Special Correspondent
Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Udaipur district is gripped by unrest as a student altercation at a local government school ignited a surge of communal violence...
Udaipur Communal Unrest Aftermath: Muslim Teen’s Home Demolished, PUCL Decries ‘Goonda Raj’ Tactics
TCN News Desk
New Delhi: Demolition of the home belonging to the family of a Muslim teenager accused of stabbing his Hindu classmate in Rajasthan’s Udaipur...
Bombay HC Rules Minority Schools Exempt from RTE Act Quota; Maharashtra Govt Ordered to...
TCN News
New Delhi: The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench has recently determined that minority educational institutions cannot enrol students under the 25% quota...
The Last Guardian of Turquoise: Mohammad Hanief’s Struggle to Preserve Kashmir’s Dying Art
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In the early morning, as the streets of downtown Srinagar — known for its artisans and art forms — begin...
Hate Crimes Against Bengali-Speaking Muslim Migrant Workers in Odisha: Their Pain and Trauma
M I Khan, TwoCircles.net
Saidul Sheikh and Noorul Sheikh, both migrant workers from Murshidabad, West Bengal, have allegedly been forced to return to their homes...
From Famine Relief to Heritage Jewel: The Story of Lucknow’s Rumi Darwaza
Sidra Fatima and Syed Taqui Haider, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: Nestled in the heart of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the Rumi Darwaza stands as a breathtaking...
Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024: Government Control vs. Religious Autonomy
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Centre recently tabled the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024...
Caste, Cash and Construction: The Struggle of a Dalit Student Aspiring an IIT Education...
Iqra Farrukh, TwoCircles.net
Darbhanga (Bihar): Neha Kumari, a determined young woman from the Scheduled Caste (SC) Mehtar community, dreams of becoming an architect. Her ambition is...
From Urdu to Sufism: Young Author’s New Book Illuminates Bihar’s Mystical Past
Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Hyderabad: Syed Amjad Hussain, 19, who previously authored a book on the celebrated Urdu writer Akhtar Orenvi, is now poised to unveil...
Amidst Ruin, Humanity Reigns: Compassion and Solidarity Shine Through Wayanad Landslide Aftermath
By Najiya O, TwoCircles.net
Wayanad (Kerala): At around 2:40 a.m. on July 30, Feroz Khan received a phone call about the landslide in Wayanad. Residing...
बजट 2024-25: माइनॉरिटी स्कीम मौलाना आज़ाद एजुकेशन फाउंडेशन के फंड में इस बार आवंटन...
अल्पसंख्यक छात्रों को पढ़ाई में मदद पहुंचाने वाली योजना मौलाना आज़ाद एजुकेशन फाउंडेशन में साल 2022-23 के बजट में भारी कटौती के बाद इस बार कोई...
With SC Denying Re-NEET, Indian Medical Aspirants Confront Persistent Hurdles at Home and Abroad
Md Kaifee Alam, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on July 23 decisively ruled out the possibility of re-conducting the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)...
Honoring a Legacy: Alums Rally to Support Journalism Students at Jamia Millia Islamia
Sanjana Chawla, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In a significant move to support education and empower those in need, the Professor Obaid Siddiqui Memorial Scholarship 2024 has been...
Godna’s Decline: The Baiga Tribe’s Struggle to Preserve a Vanishing Tradition in a Modern...
Hamaad Habibullah & Anamika Yadav TwoCircles.net
Samarlin Agriya, a young Adivasi woman from the Baiga tribe, received her first tattoo at the age of 10....
बिहार : नीतीश सरकार के ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट नल जल योजना को लेकर क्यों उठ...
नल जल योजना में गड़बड़ी को लेकर पीएचईडी मंत्री नीरज सिंह बबलू को ज्ञापन सौंपा गया।
एम.ओबैद/ TwoCircles.net
नल जल योजना नीतीश सरकार की ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट...
Cafés in Kashmir’s Smaller Towns: Crucial Hubs for Social Interaction and Community Engagement
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: At 3 p.m., a steady stream of young girls begins to filter into Taste of Tibet, a café nestled...
Security Threats Loom Large: Militant Attacks Cast Shadow Over Jammu and Kashmir’s Assembly Elections?
Auqib Javeed, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: More than a decade since Jammu and Kashmir regained the right to elect its own government, a wave of militant attacks in...
नेमप्लेट पर नाम लिखने के पीछे भाजपा का एक ही मकसद मुसलमानों को आर्थिक...
पूनम मसीह/ TwoCircles.net
सावन का महीना शुरु होने से पहले ही उत्तर प्रदेश और उत्तराखंड में मुसलमानों के लिए प्रशासन द्वारा तुगलकी फरमान जारी किया...
लावारिस लाशों का अंतिम संस्कार करने वाली पूजा शर्मा को अपनों ने ठुकरा दिया,...
पूनम मसीह/ TwoCircles.net
“अब मेरे मोहल्ले के लोग भी मुझसे बात नहीं करते हैं. मेरे दोस्तों ने मुझे छोड़ दिया है। लेकिन मैं अकेली खुश...
Breaking Boundaries: Gurez Border Youths Master Filmmaking to Share J&K’s Stories with the World
Tauseef Ahmad/ TwoCircles.net
Bandipora: For centuries, women in the border areas of Kashmir Valley have been predominantly confined to household and agricultural roles. However, a remarkable...
In the Shadows of Safety: Delhi’s Homeless Women Navigate Fear and Heat
Tauseef Ahmad and Abdul Basit
New Delhi: Homeless women in the national capital are grappling with an unprecedented challenge: safety. They have been unable to sleep...
Central Government’s Move to Seize of ‘Pandaram’ Land Ignites Fear and Tension in Lakshadweep
Mohammed Ramees, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: India’s smallest union territory, Lakshadweep Islands, has been tense following the central government’s action to take possession of 'pandaram' land, a...
मेडिकल फील्ड में आती तब्दीली में दाई का काम हो रहा बंद
पूनम मसीह, TwoCircles.net
सावित्री (बदला हुआ नाम, 70) और सुनीता(55) अपने घर में दोपहर के वक्त आराम कर रही थीं। घर में 21 दिन पहले...
From Akhlaq to Vohra: Tracing India’s Lingering Tragedy of Lynchings, Amid Calls for Justice...
Mohammed Ramees, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Around 10:30 PM on September 28, 2015, 50-year-old Akhlaq was brutally beaten and dragged by a frenzied mob fuelled by...
Tragic Lynching Cases in Gujarat and Aligarh Spark Calls for Justice and Legislative Reform...
Snobar, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Salman Vohra, 23, had planned a bike ride with his one-month-pregnant wife on a quiet Sunday. However, a sudden change of...
From Tragedy to Triumph: How a Delhi-based IITian Empowering Survivors of Violence Through Education...
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
On February 16, 2024, 36-year-old Sajida, a mother of six, received the most
devastating news of her life. Her husband, Mohammad...
Journalists Face Legal Persecution Amid Criticism of Anti-Lynching Laws: Upholding Press Freedom Amidst Controversy
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: On a tranquil Sunday morning, Zakir Ali Tyagi, an independent journalist, was roused from slumber by the persistent ringing of his...
Hidden Struggles of Aspiring Doctors in India: Navigating Competition, Corruption and Infrastructure Challenges
Shriya Sharma, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Medicine has historically stood as one of the most esteemed professions worldwide. The allure of perpetual learning and the fulfilment derived...
Caste Dynamics in Bihar Politics: Spotlight on Kushwaha Influence Amidst Shifting Alliances and Marginalized...
M.I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: More than any other social group, the Kushawaha, an agrarian caste belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), has become highly sought...
Fanning Communal Flames? Analysing Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Post-election Rhetoric Against Minorities
Arshad Ahmed, TwoCircles.net
Guwahati: In a recent speech at a felicitation program, celebrating the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the...
Unveiling Muslim Perspectives: Election Dynamics, Governance Challenges and Continued Atrocities
Snobar, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The 2024 Lok Sabha election results, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victory with the backing of its coalition, the...
The Uphill Battle to Rejuvenate the Bahujan Samaj Party: Aakash Anand’s Daunting Task
Asad Rizvi, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: Rejuvenating the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) will be a formidable challenge for Aakash Anand. Despite his reinstatement as the national coordinator of...
Foxconn’s Discriminatory Hiring Practices: Undermining Women’s Empowerment in India
Sanjana Chawla, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: A startling revelation regarding Foxconn’s alleged discriminatory hiring policies at its Apple iPhone plant in India has come to light. Shockingly, the company...
Fading Glory: Khrew’s Transformation from Saffron Capital to Sparse Cultivation
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth and Hamaad Habibullah, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Khrew in Kashmir’s Pampore town, which is known for its lush saffron fields, once thrived with abundant...
Underrepresentation and Expectations: Challenges and Hopes for Muslim MPs in India’s 18th Lok Sabha
Md Kaifee Alam, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Despite being a crucial vote bank for many parties, the number of Muslim Members of Parliament (MPs) has consistently remained low over...
Surviving Against the Odds: The Journey of Surendra — a Homeless TB Survivor in...
Shobha Shukla, Bobby Ramakant
New Delhi: After enduring debilitating tuberculosis (TB) symptoms for over a year, a migrant homeless man received life-saving assistance from a community...
Eid’s Quiet Mourning: Unseen Tears of Families of Delhi Riots Accused Held Under UAPA...
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In a poignant lament, 60-year-old Sayyad Tasneef Hussain spoke softly, his voice laden with grief that has settled deep within his...
Justice Niyay Bindu Faces Online Trolling for Kejriwal Bail Decision, Right-wing Critics Question Her...
Snobar and Sajid Raina, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The decision by Special Judge Niyay Bindu to grant bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the city’s...
Unanswered Calls: Himachal Government and Congress Silence Amid Muslim’s Shop Vandalism at Nahan
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Nahan (Himachal Pradesh): On June 19, a day after Eid al-Adha, a garment shop in the Himachal Pradesh city of Nahan was vandalized...
Modi’s Rhetorical Shift: Examining the Absence of Muslim References in PM’s Recent Speeches
Atika Sayeed, TwoCircles.net
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent public addresses have notably steered clear of any mention of Muslims, a departure from his past rhetoric...
Towards Unity: Shahanshah Naqvi’s Call and Shia-Sunni Harmony in Contemporary Lucknow
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: On a humid afternoon in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Maulana Shanshah Naqvi, a distinguished Shia scholar from Pakistan, addressed...
Resilience and Identity: Refugee Women in India Navigate Challenges Through Intersectional Feminism
Syed Muskan and Kulsoom Faiz, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The intersectional feminist approach illuminates the myriad issues confronting migrant women globally. As per the latest report from...
From Hope to Despair: NEET-UG 2024 Exam Results Leave Students Disheartened, Mentally Harassed
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on June 21 once more refused to halt National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET-UG 2024 counselling amidst a...
Patna: Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar Poised to Enter Bihar Politics, Challenging Established Dynasties
M.I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Young Tejashwi Yadav, Chirag Paswan and Santosh Suman may soon face competition in Bihar’s caste-ridden politics from another young man: Nishant Kumar,...
Communal Unrest in Telangana’s Medak: How Police Passivity Escalated Clash Over Eid’s Sacrificial Animals
Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Hyderabad: Communal tensions flared in Telangana’s Medak district on June 16 following clashes over the procurement of sacrificial animals by two madrasas —...
Shifting Allegiances: Dalits in Uttar Pradesh Explore ASP and Congress Amidst BSP’s Woes
Asad Rizvi, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: Amid the Bahujan Samaj Party’s (BSP) existential crisis, Dalits seem to have begun exploring new political alternatives. They are apparently weighing their...
‘Limiting Our Future’: Students from Marginalised Communities Condemn Maharashtra’s Revised Scholarship Requirements
Snobar, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, aimed at supporting marginalized students from Maharashtra pursuing education abroad, has recently undergone significant revisions. Previously, the...
‘A Year of Hard Work Wasted’: Students Rage as UGC-NET Exam Canceled Amid Allegations...
Musheera Ashraf, TwoCircles.net
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh): Twenty-five-year-old Shaheen, determined to secure a Ph.D. seat, chose to remain in her hostel room in Hyderabad for her exams...
Congress Launches Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad, Aims to Strengthen Electoral Presence in Kerala
Mohammed Ramees, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announced her electoral debut in the upcoming Lok Sabha bypolls from Wayanad, Kerala, surprising many...
Lowest Muslim Representation in Six Decades: Only 4.4% of MPs in 18th Lok Sabha...
TCN News
New Delhi: The eighteenth Lok Sabha has the lowest representation of Muslims in six decades, with less than 5% of its members identifying as...
Right-Wing Duplicity: Protesting Eid Al-Adha Sacrifices, Promoting Meat Exports Internationally
Huneza Khan, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): As Eid al-Adha approaches, right-wing organizations and animal rights advocacy groups begin advocating for a vegan festival — condemning animal...
Madhya Pradesh: Stark Contrast as 11 Muslim Homes Leveled, 16 Others Spared Amid Beef...
Adnan Ali, TwoCircles.net
Mandla (Madhya Pradesh): In a controversial move, the Mandla district administration in Madhya Pradesh demolished the homes of 11 Muslim residents of Bhainswal...
Gender Representation Declines: India Elects 74 Women MPs in 2024, Down from 78 in...
Sakshi Srivastava, TwoCircles.net
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, India elected 74 women MPs, down from 78 in 2019, indicating a decrease in women's representation....
Communal Tensions Grip Odisha’s Balasore: Allegations of Cow Slaughter and Water Turning ‘Red’ Spark...
TCN News
New Delhi: Tensions escalated late night on June 17 at Balasore town in Odisha, leading to the imposition of a curfew following a clash...
From 2010 to 2024: UAPA Charges Against Arundhati Roy Spark Backlash
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: On June 14, 2024, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena granted sanctions to prosecute noted writer Arundhati Roy and former Central...
Lucknow Fascinated: Rahul Gandhi’s Display Sparks Surge in Demand for Pocket Constitution Edition
TCN News
Lucknow: A leather-bound copy of the Constitution, measuring approximately 20 centimetres in length and nine centimetres in breadth, has strong ties to Lucknow through...
Bihar’s Healthcare Crisis: Dalit Woman Struggles for Kidney Transplant After Tragic Surgery
MI Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: There appears to be no hope for justice for Sunita Devi, a Dalit woman from Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, who allegedly had both...
From Imam to MP: Mohibbullah Nadvi’s Surprising Victory in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur
TCN News
New Delhi: Mohibbullah Nadvi’s journey to victory in the general elections from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, was a tale of unexpected twists and challenges....
From Homemaker to Entrepreneur: Asiya Begum’s Inspiring Journey in Indoor Mushroom Cultivation and Rooftop...
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In a region where unemployment among youth is a pressing issue, Asiya Begum, a 29-year-old woman from North Kashmir, has emerged as...
Pratapgarh in Turmoil: Murder of Renowned Cleric Sparks Outrage, Residents Demand Swift Justice
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: On June 8, 67-year-old Maulana Farooq was brutally murdered in his native village Sonpur, under the jurisdiction of the Jethwara police...
Unexpected Triumph: Engineer Rashid’s Electoral Victory Alters Kashmir’s Political Trajectory
Syed Taqui Haider
Srinagar: Engineer Rashid’s surprising victory over political stalwart Umar Abdullah in Baramulla constituency has reverberated throughout Kashmir's political landscape. The unexpected outcome...
Inclusive Living Challenge: Muslim Resident Faces Opposition in Vadodara Housing Complex
TCN News
New Delhi: A 44-year-old Muslim woman employed with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Skill Development eagerly anticipated moving into a dwelling unit allocated...
Empowering Taste and Women Entrepreneurs: Doodhpathri’s Culinary Queens in J&K Redefine Tradition
Mehar Zargar, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Amidst the picturesque scenery of Doodhpathri in Jammu Kashmir’s Budgam district, where lush meadows meet flowing streams, a remarkable story unfolds. Here,...
Nitish Kumar’s Quest: Will the ‘Kingmaker’ Secure Special Status for Bihar After 18 Years?
M.I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: After playing a pivotal role in supporting the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under Prime...
Hijab Hurdle: Professor’s Resignation Roils Kolkata College
Snobar, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The resignation of Sanjeeda Quader, an assistant law professor at LJD Law College, a private institution in Kolkata, has ignited a fierce...
From Struggle to Success: How Samajwadi Party’s Policy Reforms and Youth Appeal Won Over...
Sanjana Chawla, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: The 2024 general elections have reshaped the nation's political landscape, with the surprising resurgence of the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh...
Divisive Rhetoric to Ethical Quagmires: Women Politicians Under the Spotlight
TCN News
New Delhi: In the aftermath of the recent elections, several women politicians have come under intense scrutiny for their controversial actions and statements...
Murder and Mystery: Silence Shrouds Tragic Tale of a Dalit Family in Bhopal
TCN Correspondent
Bhopal: Following the deaths of three members in the past one year, silence prevails at Raghuvir Ahirwar’s home. This Dalit family lives on the...
Thirsty Streets in Photos: The Plight of Kusumpur Pahari Amid Delhi’s Water Crisis
Anushka Kogta and Mohsin Javed, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Nestled within a 1 km radius of the upscale enclave of Vasant Vihar, Kusumpur Pahari grapples with persistent...
Press Under Siege? The Caravan Journalists Face Legal Wrath Post Mob Assault
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Three years after being assaulted by a Hindutva mob in northeast Delhi, three journalists from The Caravan have been booked...
Anger Boils Over: Students Demand Justice Amid NEET Result Controversy
Snobar Khan, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Amid widespread dissatisfaction following the release of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET-UG 2024 results on June 4, hundreds of...
From Struggles to Success: Inspiring Stories of Kashmir’s NEET Qualifiers
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently announced the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2024 for admissions into various...
High Hopes, Disappointing Results: Why Tejashwi-Led INDIA Alliance Performed Poorly in Bihar
M I Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: In politics, a week can make all the difference, and the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Bihar are...
A Hijabi’s Rise: Alfiya Ansari’s Success Story in the Face of ‘Bias’ at Mumbai...
K K Ahmed, TwoCircles.net
Mumbai: Hijab-clad Alfiya Ansari allegedly faced discrimination at NG Acharya College, the first educational institution in the city that banned wearing headscarves...
From McDonald’s to Coca-Cola: Indians Lead Boycott of US-Israeli Brands in Solidarity with War-torn...
Sumaiya Ali, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: It has been more than seven months since the Israel-Gaza war began, exposing the world to unimaginable horrors coming from the war-torn...
Sweat and Sacrifice: Inside the Scorching Reality of Delhi’s Gig Workers
Anushka Kogta and Md Kaifee Alam, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Seeking respite from scorching temperatures exceeding 49 degree Celsius, Rahul, a 30-year-old Zomato delivery partner, finds solace...
Dhubri’s Political Tectonics Shift: Congress Stuns AIUDF, Ajmal’s Future Uncertain
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New Delhi: In a major shift in Assam’s Dhubri constituency, Congress leader Rakibul Hussain defeated All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief and...
Victory with a Void: NDA’s Third Term Marks Absence of MPs from Minority Communities
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New Delhi: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has formed the government for the third consecutive time....
Youth Voices Ring Loud: Modi’s Win, BJP’s Loss and What’s Next
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In a riveting electoral showdown, Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi has clinched a remarkable third consecutive term, defying earlier predictions of a...
Congress Left with Zero Seat in Historic Repeat of 1984: What Led BJP to...
Huneza Khan, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has upheld its claim by winning all 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh, becoming the only...
Anxious and alienated: How communalism fuels mental health crisis among marginalized communities
Samiya Chopra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: “I sometimes feel that my identity is the root cause of my lack of mental peace. Wearing a hijab, I often find...
The Enigma of Nitish Kumar’s Reverence: A Political Chess Move or Genuine Submission?
M. I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s act of bowing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the June 7 parliamentary party meeting of...
Public Pulse: Samajwadi Party’s Stunning Victory Sparks Waves of Reaction Across Uttar Pradesh
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: The political landscape of Uttar Pradesh has taken a dramatic turn, with the Samajwadi Party (SP) surging ahead of the ruling Bharatiya...
‘All Memes Necessary’: The Rise of Political Satire in India’s Digital Democracy
Maariyah Siddique,TwoCircles.net
In 2016, at the release of his book titled ‘Andhere Se Ujale Ki Aur’, the late Union Minister for Finance, Arun Jaitley, lamented the diminishing...
Umar Khalid Remains Behind Bars: A Blow to Dissent and Democracy
Atika Sayeed
A Delhi court’s recent refusal to grant bail to Umar Khalid, an activist and former student leader, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle...
Controversial Film ‘Hamare Baraah’ Sparks Outcry Over Anti-Muslim Stereotypes
Samah Qundeel, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In sync with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s inflammatory rhetoric labelling Muslims as “people who have more children”, the upcoming...
BJP’s Madhavi Latha’s Arrow Backfires, Owaisi Secures Fifth Straight Term
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Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi won the Hyderabad parliamentary constituency for the fifth consecutive term, securing 6,61,981 votes. His closest...
“They Are Heartless or What?”: Assam Govt Bulldozes Dhalpur Settlement in Another Eviction Drive
Arshad Ahmed, Twocircles.net
Guwahati: A cloud of anxiety had been looming over Sahjahan Ali because of an impending eviction drive. The Darrang district administration in...
Hyderabad Siblings Launch India’s First All-Women Taxi Bike Service
Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Hyderabad: “It was while commuting to college that I began exploring ideas for safe travel for women after personally facing security issues....
Bill and Melinda Gates’ Forgotten Promise: Bihar’s Musahar Girl Still Waiting for Assistance 14...
M. I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Rani, a poverty-stricken Mushahar girl, was once hailed as lucky when Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates...
The Silent Discourse: Atheism and Agnosticism in Indian Politics
Atika Sayeed, TwoCircles.net
Kolkata (West Bengal): In the rich tapestry of Indian politics, discussions often range from economic policies to social justice. However, one significant...
From Examination Centres to Passport Offices: The ‘Humiliation’ and ‘Identity Stripping’ of Muslim Women
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Muslim women feel their religious freedom is under threat in the wake of rising Hindu nationalism across the country. The...
As Heat Waves Scorches India, Let’s Examine Political Parties’ Climate Change Commitments
Sakshi Srivastava, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: India’s scorching heat waves coincide with political pledges on climate change in the world's largest democracy. As parties unveil ambitious...
They charred to death my 5-day child, grieves mother of newborn killed in Delhi...
The massive fire, which broke out at Newborn Baby Care Hospital at Vivek Vihar, exposes several lapses — non-registration, no NOC, single narrow exit,...
Gujarat: Muslim man lynched to death by cow vigilantes, cops say accused didn’t intend...
Shahzeen Khan, TwoCircles.net
Ahmedabad (Gujarat): Ten months after a similar incident, a man in forties was allegedly lynched to death by cow vigilantes on the...
Where letters still sail: Kashmir’s floating post office bridging tradition and modernity
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: At a time when technology connects people from every corner of the world, the unique floating post office in the serene waters...
Ground report: For Modi supporters, rising unemployment, inflation a non-issue; construction of Ram temple...
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: As the national capital goes to polls on May 25, the sixth phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime...
Bangla language ‘martyrs’ of Assam and the fight against linguistic aggression
Utsa Sarmin, TwoCircles.net
Guwahati: A two-week commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of a turbulent and bloody moment in Assam’s history culminated at Silchar on May 19....
How two sisters’ commitment scripting Moradabad’s brass industry’s future
Anushka Kogta and Namya Jain, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: “This work not only supports our family but also sustains the entire Uttar Pradesh,” claimed 52-year-old Rashida...
Unsung heroes of Kashmir: A peep into the lives of socially outcast, untouchable and...
Sualiha Zubair, Irshad Fayaz, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In the valley of Kashmir, amid the snow-capped mountains and lush green plains, exists a disadvantaged community historically overlooked...
Hijab Ban at Chembur College in Maharashtra: Girls Asked to Wear ‘Non-revealing’ Dress, But...
Shahzeen Khan, TwoCircles.net
Mumbai: “If the college implements a change in the dress code, I might have to withdraw my admission,” said Parveen (name changed),...
‘False’ Narrative, ‘Concocted’ Stories: A Closer Look at Power Play of Propaganda Films
Devanshi Batra and Syed Ahmad Rufai, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: As India is witnessing its general elections for the year 2024, the big screen has become a...
Aligarh: Cross-cultural communication specialists, ELT experts discuss teaching methodologies in interdisciplinary context at AMU
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Aligarh: English is the language of the world, whoever and in whichever part it is to be taught, it has to be taught in...
‘Muslims Aren’t Good’: Religious Bullying Becoming a New Normal in Posh Schools
Sumaiya Ali, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: “They tease me by saying Allah, Allah,” a fifth-grade student who studies in a popular girl’s school in Meerut, complained...
Train beggar to an acclaimed transgender photojournalist: Touching story of Zoya Thombs Loboo —...
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Mumbai: “Every cloud has a silver lining”, as the saying goes, a 20-minute delay in train arrival changed the life of Zoya Thombs...
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Why migrant workers in Bihar returning to different states without...
M I Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Rajesh Kumar was keen to cast his vote in ongoing Lok Sabha elections but had to leave his native village...
‘Consider us human’: Stigmatised, vulnerable sex workers at Kolkata’s Khidderpore, Bowbazar urge world
Atika Sayeed, TwoCircles.net
“Vaishya aur ba-ismat aurat ka muqaabla hargiz-hargiz nahi karna chahiye. In dono ka muqabla ho hi nahi sakta. Vaishya khud kamaati hai...
How a ‘footpath pathshala’ in Rajasthan is transforming the lives of children of Dalit...
Deep Mukherjee, TwoCircles.net
Jaipur: Sitting amidst a loose cluster of children, 10-year-old Rajesh (name changed) flashes a grin as he looks at the blackboard and...
Suffering in the Swelter: Delhi’s Homeless Battle Extreme Summer Heat
Md Kaifee Alam, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Sabina, 19, who prefers to go by her first name, has lived on the footpath near Sabz Burj in Nizamuddin...
Lok Sabha elections 2024: What people say about Modi’s ‘hate’ speeches and Nitish Kumar’s...
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar often claims that he never compromised on three ‘Cs’ — crime, corruption and communalism. But in recent...
Despite it being a hot-button, why the BJP avoids talking about caste census
Shriya Koul, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Like every election, caste is the hot button of the 2024 Lok Sabha election as well. Political parties have already...
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: ‘Dull’ campaign to voter’s disinterest — what people in MP...
Huneza Khan, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal: The third phase of ongoing general elections 2024 concluded with polls conducted across 93 seats in 11 states and union territories. People...
From Kairwan’s meadows to poetic pages, how Kashmiri woman attempting to revive native language
Tauseef Ahmad and Nuzhat Masoodi, TwoCircles.net
Kupwara: Each sunrise in Lolab, also called Wadi-e-Lolab (the land of love and beauty), gives the valley a golden...
Algorithm, Biryani and Chalis Futa Road — the culinary facelift of Shaheen Bagh
Roopashi Semalty, TwoCircles.net
Purani Dilli (Old Delhi) — a haven for the juiciest meats and most buttery kebabs? That sounds like old news. Lately, Shaheen...
From madrasa to university in US — an inspiring journey of Mohammad Furqan
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: At a time when eyebrows are being raised on the kind of education being imparted in madrassas across the country, Mohammad Furqan...
Broken promises, political disillusionment: The struggle of slum dwellers in Faridabad
Shriya Sharma, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Despite flagship missions such the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) or the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana being in place...
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: With 50% Muslim population, know who is better placed in...
TCN Special Correspondent
New Delhi: Sambhal is one among the Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh where polling will be held on May 7 — third...
Telangana Police files closure report in Rohith Vemula suicide case, claims research scholar wasn’t...
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New Delhi: Doubting Rohit Vemula to be a Dalit and speculating that he ended his life out of fear that his true caste identity...
‘Muslims are just voters’: Community asks ‘secular’ parties what happened to their ‘hissedari’ promise
M. I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: The popular slogans of “jiski jitni sankhya bhari, uski utni bhagidari” (the greater the number, the greater will be his participation)...
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What Led BJP to Abandon ‘Development’
Anwar ST. TwoCircles.net
Eighty-eight constituencies across 13 states went to polls on April 26 in the second phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections. With the...
Giving a Damn to EC Notice, BJP’s ‘Star’ Campaigners Continue to Echo PM Modi’s...
TCN Special Correspondent
New Delhi: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that it is confident of winning third consecutive...
‘Chinar Man’: Transforming Mountains and Minds in Kashmir’s Frontier
Bhat Yasir, Umar Farooq, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Nestled within the rugged terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s frontier district of Kupwara lies a remote village where a...
Amroha: In the Razor Sharp Triangular Contest, Did the Politics of Hate and Polarisation...
Special Correspondent
Amroha/New Delhi: The western Uttar Pradesh city of Amroha cast ballots under the cloud of communally offensive remarks made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath...
Why First Time Voters Are Choosing To Abstain From Voting This Election Season
By Shriya Sharma and Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: As India votes to reconstitute 18th Lok Sabha (Parliament’s lower house), a growing trend has emerged among...
How a Mosque in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur is Serving as a Centre for Learning for...
By Sobiya Inamdar, TwoCircles.net
Ichalkarnji (Maharashtra): Naazim Latkar aspires to become a doctor and is preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). He lives in...
Modi’s Islamophobic Speech: Is BJP Anxious About 2024 Despite Tall Claims?
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New Delhi: It is reasonable to assume that the outcry following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s overtly anti-Muslim speech in Rajasthan, where he warned people...
‘We Don’t Employ Jai Bhim Walas’: Mumbai-based Event Management Firm Owner Tells Dalit Employee,...
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New Delhi: In a shocking incident of alleged caste discrimination and that too in a metropolitan city like Mumbai, a 23-year-old Dalit boy was...
Congress Would Distribute Nation’s Wealth to ‘Infiltrators’, ‘People with ‘More Children’, Says PM Modi...
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New Delhi: Ahead of the second phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in one of his most controversial...
‘We Can’t Stay Silent’: New Delhi’s Ladakh Policies Fan Flames of Discontent
Zaid Bin Shabir, TwoCircles.net
Ladakh: For decades, Buddhists and other non-Muslim communities in Ladakh had desired for the day when they would be constituted as a...