Watch: Srinagar’s Heritage House connects youth with Kashmir’s past
Located in Srinagar’s old city, a century-old building is now a heritage museum. Known as Baitul Meeras (Heritage House), the museum was opened...
Gurugram: Hindutva groups disrupt Friday prayers for 3rd consecutive week
After protests, the police detained several people from Hindutva groups. Muslims were allowed to offer prayers on some portions of the ground in...
‘Protest against fee hike:’ Situation tense at Allahabad University after December 19 violence
Students maintain that the attack on students was a conspiracy to end the peaceful protest of students against the 'massive' fee hike announced...
Explainer: Why next assembly elections will be significant for Jammu and Kashmir?
The next elections will be significant as the BJP-led government has made several constitutional changes in the region.
Auqib Javeed | TwoCircles
SRINAGAR (JAMMU AND...
Meet Falak Naaz, who braved poverty to make it to India’s U19 Women’s T-20...
18-year-old Falak Naaz comes from a poor family in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This did not stop her from dreaming to play for national...
ग्राऊंड रिपोर्ट : किसानों के बैंक खातों से गायब होती जा रही किसान सम्मान...
खेत में यूरिया के छिड़काव के वक़्त कुछ देर राहत की सांस लेता किसान
सिमरा अंसारी | Twocircles.net
“रात को उठ के अपनी औलाद को पानी...
FIR against AMU students for event marking 30 years of Babri mosque demolition; students...
The booked students alleged that the administration has filed a fake FIR under pressure from right-wing groups.
Sana Ejaz | TwoCircles.net
NEW DELHI — Uttar Pradesh...
‘Discontinuing Maulana Azad fellowship blow to students from minority community,’ say experts
The objective of the now scrapped scheme was to provide integrated five-year fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students from minority...
Northeast student body observes ‘black day’ on third anniversary of CAA
Muslims were excluded from the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which was approved by the Rajya Sabha on December 11, 2019, concluding the legislative...
Why was Hindu right-wing celebrating Babri demolition day as Shaurya Diwas on social media?
On the 30th anniversary of the demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh by Hindu karsevaks, social media was abuzz with hateful...
Madhya Pradesh: Author of ‘controversial’ book arrested; Indore law college principal, teacher suspended
Author Dr Farhat Khan along with college principal of Government Law College in Indore Dr Inamur Rahman, the Amar book publications, and professor...
Maulana Azad scholarship for research scholars from minority communities to stop: Centre
The fellowship for scholars from the minority communities was started during the UPA regime as part of implementing the Sachar Committee recommendations.
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Why was a Muslim principal of MP law college forced to quit after allegation...
After the right-wing student outfit, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) accused the Muslim faculty at the government law college in Indore of promoting...
Fear among Kashmiri Pandits in valley after fresh militant threat
BJP’s spokesperson (J&K), Altaf Thakur, has urged the police to investigate how the list was leaked and has urged the administration to ensure...
Maharashtra: Five men arrested for attempting to lynch Muslim man on suspicion of theft
24-year-old Adam Sher Mohammad Khan was severely beaten and is hospitalized with head injuries and fractured leg.
Sana Ejaz | TwoCircles.net
NEW DELHI — Police in...
India is 8th highest risk country for mass killings, claims US report
The report cited numerous examples of discrimination against the Muslim minority in the country by the BJP government, both at the national level...
Four decades on, Bhopal gas tragedy victims yet to find closure
Many victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy still reel from the devastation that the incident caused in their lives.
Huneza Khan | TwoCircles.net
BHOPAL (MADHYA...
‘Picked up from garbage, dropped in gutter,’ Muslim slum dwellers in Ahmedabad see no...
Local Muslims residing in the ghettos of Vatva and Ajit Mill complained about negligence from government officials and elected representatives.
Aquilur Rahman and Vipul...
आगा खान ट्रस्ट करा रहा है ऐतिहासिक बावलियों का पुनरुद्धार ,यूनेस्को से मिला पुरुस्कार
हैदराबाद की ऐतिहासिक बावलियों को यूनेस्को द्वारा नोटिस किए जाने के बाद से अचानक से यहां न् केवल पर्यटकों की संख्या बढ़ गई है...
West Bengal: This Muslim family are traditional makers of Rashchakra during popular Hindu festival
As per local history, more than 200 years ago the Maharaja of the Koch Dynasty pressed a Muslim family into service to make...
‘Public is biggest pillar of journalism,’ What Ravish Kumar said in his address after...
Ravish Kumar joined NDTV as a translator in 1996. In 27 years, his shows like Hum Log, Ravish ki Report, Des Ki Baat, and...
India saw highest levels of religious violence linked to Covid-19 in 2020: new report
The Pew Research Center report found that India ranked the worst in the Social Hostilities Index in 2020 with a score of 9.4 out...
Manipal college initiates inquiry after Professor allegedly calls Muslim student a ‘terrorist’
In the video that went viral on social media, the Muslim student is seen calling out the professor for allegedly calling him a...
Domes at bus stand in Karnataka’s Mysuru removed after objection by BJP leader
The three-dome structured bus stop on the Kerala Border-Kollegala section of NH-766 were demolished and rebuilt after an objection of Bharatiya Janata Party...
ग्राऊंड रिपोर्ट : कोरोना ने जिनकी मासूमियत छीन ली और मुस्तक़बिल बिगाड़ दिया !
यह ग्राऊंड रिपोर्ट बताती है कि कोरोना की महामारी ने नोनिहालो की जिंदगी को बर्बाद कर दिया, गरीब परिवारों के बच्चें इससे ज्यादा प्रभावित...
‘Religious freedom, related human rights in India under constant threat,’ says US body
The USCIRF report examines how various policies adopted and implemented by the Indian government have cultivated an environment that is increasingly hostile toward...
Meet Naziya & Shabrun, two Muslim nurses from Bihar awarded by President Murmu for...
The young nurses believe that more Muslim girls across the country should opt for the nursing profession to serve society.
Sami Ahmad | TwoCircles.net
PATNA...
Madhya Pradesh: Judicial probe ordered into ‘custodial’ death of Muslim youth in Guna
After the news of the death surfaced, the police said that three constables have been attached to police lines.
Huneza Khan | TwoCircles.net
BHOPAL (MADHYA...
Shraddha Walkar murder case: Why are India’s Muslims feeling the heat?
The Shraddha murder case is yet another example of how an entire community is targeted for the crime of one and how easily...
Delhi riots: Family await justice after court orders FIR in acid attack survivor’s case
A court in Delhi has directed the police to file a first information report (FIR) in the case of Mohammed Wakil, who lost...
Religious minorities in India face declining participation in society, says new report
The report highlights the bias against religious minorities portrayed in Indian news media and states the media spectacularly failed in its role as the...
ग्राऊंड रिपोर्ट खतौली उपचुनाव : भाईचारे की फसल बनाम नफरत की खेती के बीच...
उत्तर प्रदेश में मैनपुरी और रामपुर के साथ खतौली में भी उपचुनाव हो रहा है। खतौली के विद्यायक विक्रम सैनी को मुजफ्फरनगर दंगो में...
Event celebrating 200 years of Urdu journalism held at MANUU
Emiment media personalities highlighted the contribution of Urdu newspapers in two centuries of its existence in India.
Musheera Ashraf | TwoCircles.net
HYDERABAD — An event celebrating...
After halt of 2 years, country’s largest Islamic congregation commences in Bhopal
Held for the first time in 1948, the Bhopal Ijtema is known for its massive participation of people and for promotion of peace...
Jamia Millia Islamia dissolves teachers’ body, suspends Professor
Condemning the decision, the Jamia Teacher's Association said that JMI wants to suppress the democratic voices of the teachers.
TCN Staff Reporter
NEW DELHI — The administration...
‘Come Eat With Me’: Exploring caste through cooking Dalit cuisine in upper caste kitchens
In an interview with TwoCircles.net, award winning Dalit theatre artist Sri Vamsi Matta talks about his experiences as a Dalit which inform the questions,...
To fight harsh winters, doctors in Srinagar launch ‘Apparel for Poor’ for underprivileged
Dr Mohammad Salim Khan and a group of medical students collect warm clothing at their department to assist underprivileged families.
Afnan Habib | TwoCircles.net
SRINAGAR...
Why are tribals from Jammu and Kashmir protesting inclusion of Paharis in ST list?
Members of the Gujjar Bakarwal community in Jammu and Kashmir are on a protest march from Kupwara to Jammu against the government of India's...
Kerala HC’s order that ‘husband’s consent not essential for divorce in Islam’ sparks debate
The court observed in the absence of any mechanism in the country to recognize the termination of marriage at the instance of the wife...
Bihar: 2 weeks after a Muslim youth was lynched in Muzaffarpur, main accused yet...
A 23-year-old Muslim youth was allegedly lynched by a mob on the occasion of the Hindu festival of Chatth Puja on October 30 in...
Campaign launched by Bihar govt aims to curtail drop-out rate among tribal children
After an order by the Patna High Court to address the high drop-out rate of tribal children in the state, the government in Bihar...
Who is Nabeela Syed, the Indian-American Muslim woman who made history in US midterm...
An Indian-American hijab-wearing Muslim woman has made history by becoming the youngest person to win the election for Illinois’ 51st Congressional District.
Afnan Habib...
What does EWS quota mean for SC, ST, OBCs?
The Supreme Court's reservation for economically weaker sections, especially for the forward castes, has sprung up a debate that it will only create...
‘80% pellet gun victims in Kashmir suffer from partial vision loss’, claims study
The study examined 777 patients diagnosed with pellet gun-related injuries admitted to the tertiary hospital in Srinagar, between July and November 2016.
Auqib Javeed...
Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court defers ruling on plea for ‘Shivling’ worship
The case has now been postponed until November 14.
Afnan Habib | TwoCircles.net
NEW DELHI — A fast-track court in Varanasi on Tuesday postponed the announcement...
Police in Uttar Pradesh beat protesting Dalit women, call it ‘minimal force’
The police denied the allegations claiming the protesting women threw stones at them prompting them to use 'minimal force'.
Afnan Habib | TwoCircles.net
NEW DELHI — In...
This Muslim-run NGO run in Hyderabad helps women build sustainable livelihoods
SAFA is an NGO that has changed the lives of thousands of women from poor economic groups in Hyderabad and given them hope...
Why is it easy for people to get away with hate speech in India?
India has enough laws in place to check hate speech but it requires the executive to enforce them.
TCN Staff Correspondent
NEW DELHI — Days...
‘We need more schools to realize our dreams’: Muslim girls from a village in...
The upgradation of a girls' school to a higher secondary institution in a village in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal has come...
Family of Kannauj ‘rape’ victim seek govt aid, demand punishment against accused
A minor girl was found severely beaten and lying unconscious near a government guesthouse in the Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh on October...
Over 25 houses demolished without prior notice in Delhi’s Muslim locality: Fact-finding team
The demolition of houses was carried out in a predominantly Muslim locality in Fatehpur Beri in New Delhi.
Waquar Hasan | TwoCircles.net
NEW DELHI — Several...
Charged with UAPA, Muslim man languishing in jail for 9 years without trial, bail
A resident of Jharkhand, Manzar Imam was arrested in 2013 under UAPA. Of the total 369 witnesses in the case, not even one...
Why Assam govt sealed a museum showcasing Muslim culture and arrested five people?
Traditional farming tools, including the plough, gamusas (traditional hand-woven clothing), and bamboo fishing equipment, were displayed in the museum to preserve and showcase the...
Why did Muslim Personal Law Board dissolve its women’s wing 7 years after formation?
The women’s wing convenor was asked to delete all the social media accounts that the wing holds. Members have called the decision arbitrary and...
From activism to incarceration under NSA: Journey of rights activist Zaid Pathan
A Facebook post by Zaid Pathan, an Indore-based rights activist, was enough for the Madhya Police to send him behind bars on August...
Victims are culprits in MP? Ex-cop, 12-year-old boy among 7 served notices in Khargone...
The tribunal issued a notice to a 12-year-old boy and directed him to pay Rs 2.9 lakh as compensation for causing the loss of...
‘Struggling to breathe,’ Okhla residents bear brunt of waste-to-energy plant emitting toxic fumes
Residents of Oklha in New Delhi are up in arms against a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in the area which they blame for releasing toxic...
India Ink: Meet 3 friends who simplify history for us
India Ink summarize's long research papers into short, easy-to-read articles, and make animated explainer videos that explore how history affects us today.
Riya Talitha...
Gujarat police puts up hoardings on Bilkis Bano’s old house assuring women safety
The eleven convicts live a few meters away from Bilkis Bano's house, where hoardings have been put up.
Staff Reporter | TwoCircles.net
AHMEDABAD (GUJARAT): Gujarat Police’s...
Supreme Court directs authorities to take immediate action against hate speech without waiting for...
The order from the apex court of the country came only two days after United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized India’s rising...
‘Left, farmers’ movement ignore distinction between peasants, labourers
Interview with Gita Ramaswamy, author of “Land, Guns, Caste, Woman—The Memoir of a Lapsed Revolutionary”
Aatika S | TwoCircles.net
In this interview, the author talks...
What Delhi HC means by Umar Khalid bail verdict: Even it’s a lie, witness...
The court held that protests against the contentious citizenship legislation and subsequent 'chakka jam' (blockade) was part of a "premeditated" conspiracy.
TCN Staff Correspondent
NEW...
तस्वीरों में साल 2022 का एएमयु में मनाया गया सर सैयद डे !
जिब्रानुदीन। Twocircles.net
कल, 17 अक्टूबर को दुनिया भर में अलीग बिरादरी द्वारा धूमधाम से सर सैयद डे का जश्न मनाया गया। अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम विश्वविद्यालय के...
Controversy in Bihar after student allegedly asked to remove Hijab during exam
The incident happened at Mahant Darshan Das Mahila (MDDM) College in Muzaffarpur, Bihar on October 16.
Sami Ahmad | TwoCircles.net
PATNA (BIHAR) — A controversy over...
What led to attack on Namaz site in Gurugram’s Bhora Kalan village
A Hindutva mob allegedly barged into the prayer hall on Wednesday, October 12 night, ransacked it and assaulted and threatened people who were...
Uttar Pradesh: Families of five men arrested over charges of ‘being Al-Qaeda members’ pick...
The absence of the signatures on the recoveries has led many to cast doubts on the authenticity of the claims made by the National...
Upper caste groups continue to dominate newsrooms across India: report
The report examined around 43 Indian print, TV, and digital media outlets for their coverage, the social location of the leadership, and the caste...
सुल्तानपुर में दुर्गा मूर्ति विसर्जन में हुआ था बवाल, एकतरफा कार्रवाई पर उठ रहे...
विशेष संवाददाता। twocircles.net
सुल्तानपुर में दुर्गा मूर्ति विसर्जन जुलूस के दौरान साम्प्रदायिक हिंसा भड़कने के मामले में पुलिस की कार्रवाई पर लगातार सवाल खड़े हो...
मुजफ्फरनगर दंगा: भाजपा के विद्यायक को 2 साल की सज़ा, बाकी का क्या होगा...
विशेष संवाददाता। Two circles.net
2013 के मुजफ्फरनगर दंगे में एक समुदाय को भड़काने और बलवे करने के आरोपी भाजपा विधायक को अदालत से 2 साल...
‘Split verdict on Hijab issue deprives Karnataka’s Muslim girls’ education’: student orgs
The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the ban on the wearing of hijab in educational institutions in Karnataka.
Muhammad Raafi...
Bombay High Court exonerates GN Saibaba, other defendants in 2017 “Maoist Link” case
Apart from Saibaba, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court discharged five other prisoners in the Maoist connection case.
Afnan Habib | TwoCircles.net
NEW DELHI...
Why is BJP championing extremely backward castes’ reservation in Bihar?
While the BJP is trying hard to posit Nitish Kumar as anti-EBC after the lost case of reservation in court, Kumar's party Janata...
Inducement & demographic shift, a propaganda pattern amid attacks on Christians in Punjab
The attack on the church in Punjab is the latest in a string of more frequent assaults on Christians in recent months amid...
Jailed Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Altaf Shah dies of cancer at AIIMS
Altaf Shah, the son-in-law of late Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, was a prominent member of the separatist group Tehreek e Hurriyat.
Afnan...
‘Identify and kill them’: How calls for Muslim genocide were given at VHP’s Delhi...
North East Delhi, which witnessed anti-Muslim riots in February 2020, reverberated with hate and provocative speeches on October 9 during an event organized...
2020 Delhi riots: Govt’s response to violence was insufficient; TV, social media fuelled hate,...
A citizen committe’s report headed by former Supreme Court of India Justice Madan B. Lokur has called for setting up an independent Commission of...
MP: Christians observe ‘black day’ after youth convention called off on Bajrang Dal’s objection
Participants of the convention were forcefully stopped by the right-wing extremist group and were taken to Moghat Police Station after a ruckus.
TCN Staff Correspondent
BHOPAL...
कुर्सी बचाने की खातिर आगरा की प्रिंसिपल ने रच दी नफरत की झूठी कहानी,...
विशेष संवाददाता। Twocircles.net
आगरा की जिस प्रिंसिपल ने स्कूल में अल्पसंख्यक समाज के बच्चों का बहुमत होने पर खुद को धार्मिक उत्पीड़ित दिखाया था उसकी...
Jharkhand: Muslim Man Lynched to Death in Gumla, Cops Say Deceased Had Cases Against...
Special Correspondent | TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: A 32-year-old man was lynched to death on Monday, October 3 near the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border in Gumla district. The deceased...
ग्राऊंड रिपोर्ट : दलितों की बस्तियों का नाम बदलने से नही सुधरेगी उनकी हालात
आलोक राजपूत twocircles.net के लिए
BJP सरकार के द्वारा सभी राज्यों एवं केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों को ये आदेश देने के बाद कि सरकारी...
आखिर क्या है बच्चा चोरी की अफवाहो का सच !
आफताब आलम Two circles.net के लिए
https://twitter.com/INCUttarPradesh/status/1574644756419706880?s=19
मेरठ के दौराला में एक महिला को बच्चा चोर बताकर भीड़ द्वारा बेरहमी से पीटने वाले मामले में...
यूपी में सनसनीखेज वारदात : डकैती डालने घर मे घुसे बदमाश, लूटपाट का...
स्टाफ रिपोर्टर। TWOCIRCLES.NET
यूपी में कानून व्यवस्था की स्थिति चिंताजनक बन रही है। एक तरफ महिलाओं के खिलाफ अपराधों की बेहद शर्मनाक घटनाएं सामने...
This Muslim shrine in Prayagyraj is holy to all faiths
The devotees at the shrine of Sheikh Taqi include a large number of Hindu men and women who flock to the shrine to take...
Who is Gulam Ali Khatana, BJP’s Rajya Sabha nominee from J&K?
51-year-old Ghulam Ali Khatana from Jammu has worked with the RSS affiliated Muslim Rashtriya Manch and has held several positions within the BJP.
Ubair Ul...
Will never surrender to actions of totalitarian regime: PFI on raids
At least 100 people linked to the Popular Front of India (PFI) were arrested following searches by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection...
Why were prominent clerics in Kashmir arrested under stringent PSA?
Jammu and Kashmir Additional Director General of Police said the clerics were found involved in “instigating” youth, which was rejected by the region's religious...
We want respect, not affection: Pasmanda-Bahujan leaders’ reply to PM Modi
In response to prime minister Modi's appeal to his party to embark on ‘Pasmanda Sneh Yatras’, leaders from the Pasmanda community stated that the...
West Bengal: Young graduate turns century-old tree into outdoor library
The tree library located in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal was started in March and houses more than 200 books in various genres.
Partho...
परंपरागत मधुबनी पेंटिंग में हुनर आज़मा रही मुस्लिम बालिकाएं
सूफ़ी परवीन Twocircles.net के लिए
https://youtu.be/Q1-IttFHEdU
बिहार के मिथिला क्षेत्र में मुस्लिम लड़कियों का एक समूह मधुबनी पेंटिंग की कला को सीखकर नई कहानी लिख...
A conversation with GN Saibaba’s wife AS Vasantha Kumari
In a conversation with TwoCircles.net, the wife of jailed scholar-activist GN Saibaba AS Vasantha Kumari talks about his new book, the situation of prisoners...
Khargone riots aftermath: Why a Muslim businessman’s shop was demolished?
Following riots in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh in April this year, a local bakery owner has alleged that he has been targetted by...
वीडियो रिपोर्ट : एक पत्रकार की ‘कैफे कारवां’ शुरू करने की प्रेरक कहानी
सिमरा अंसारी।Twocircles.net
https://youtu.be/k15G2uim0TU
जामिया नगर को जामिया मिल्लिया इस्लामिया के बाद यहाँ के रेस्तरां और बाज़ारों के लिए जाना जाता है। देखा जाए तो घर से...
For Adivasi Muslims in Jharkhand, tribal surname holds key to availing land rights
Adivasi Muslims in Jharkhand live a life of struggle as the tiny community fights to retain their tribal status which is key to their...
Is Gyanvapi case following the footsteps of the Babri mosque?
In a significant development, Varanasi District Judge AK Vishveshva on September 12 rejected the objections by the Anjuman Islamia Masajid to the suit filed...
पड़ताल : मदरसों को लेकर आखिर क्या होने वाला है !
स्टाफ रिपोर्टर। Twocircles.net
उत्तर प्रदेश की योगी आदित्यनाथ सरकार ने मदरसों में शिक्षा व्यवस्था को बेहतर बनाने के लिए और आधुनिक बनाने के लिए एक...
Uttar Pradesh: Muslim youth who married Hindu woman found dead at lodge, kin cry...
The death of a Muslim youth, who had arrived in Prayagraj to seek court protection for his inter-faith marriage, has sparked allegations of foul...
Meet Saba Haider: An Indian-Muslim woman running for DuPage county board election in US
Saba is the only candidate of Indian origin among 19 elected members from the state of Illinois. She came to the United States in...
Supreme Court grants bail to Kerala journalist Siddiqui Kappan
The Chief Justice of India, UU Lalit, questioned the evidence against Kappan and said he has been in jail for two years.
TCN Staff Reporter
NEW...
Bihar: These Muslim women break taboo by learning Madhubani painting
A project for women to learn Madhubani painting saw mostly Muslim girls turning up to learn.
Sufi Parween | TwoCircles.net
MADHUBANI (BIHAR)—A bunch of Muslim girls...
SEED-USA, Helping Hand foundation provide scholarships worth Rs 24 lakh to meritorious students in...
SEED has been an active organization providing education to 15,000 students studying in 58 schools and has provided around 2 crores of scholarships to...
8 महीने से जेल में है सपा विद्यायक नाहिद हसन, अखिलेश यादव से अब...
मोहम्मद वसीम । Two circles.net के लिए
तबियत खराब होने पर कैराना के विधायक नाहिद हसन को मुजफ्फरनगर अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया है...
Jailed student leader Atiq-ur-Rehman admitted to hospital in Lucknow
Rehman was arrested along with Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan in October in Hathras conspiracy case and booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Muhammad Raafi |...
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NEW DELHI — Jamia Millia Islamia on Monday, August 29 cancelled the...
Israil Mansuri: From Mukhiya to a Minister
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Sami Ahmad | TwoCircles.net
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NEW DELHI...
‘My memoir is on inter-relational experiences of caste’: Dalit rapper Sumit Samos
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Hyderabad: Women protestors demand strict legal action against suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh
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A recent row over the housing and rehabilitation of Rohingya refugees in the national capital New Delhi has brought India’s refugee policy into the...
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Fresh killing renews fear among Kashmir’s minority Hindu community
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Ubair ul Hameed...
Prophet Row: Mere ‘hearsay evidence’ against Prayagraj violence accused
The remarks against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) drew backlash from around 15 Islamic nations, with the Centre claiming the remarks were the views of "fringe...
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PUCL report punches holes in ‘Phulwari Sharif Terror Module’ case, blames media for vilifying...
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Political row in Kashmir as non-locals get voter rights
Any Indian citizen, including non-locals who live or work in Jammu and Kashmir, will be eligible to register to vote and participate in the...
8 YouTube news channels blocked by govt for “monetising fake anti-India comments”
The channels had a cumulative viewership of over 1.14 billion and were subscribed by over 8.5 million users.
Basil Islam | TwoCircles.net
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Popular calligraphy artist from Kerala aims to ‘build bridges between communities with his art’
A graphic designer by profession, Abdul Kareem, who is popularly known as Kareemgrahy, left his job at an American company in Qatar last...
Ambedkar Age Digital Bookmobile: Displaying centuries-old songs, and artworks on anti-caste struggle of Maharashtra
The project aims to collect Maharashtra’s long history of social reform, accessing 500-year-old traditions of song-writing, performances and poetry against caste-based exploitation and untouchability.
Riya...
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Uproar after Gujarat frees all 11 lifers in Bilkis Bano gangrape case
On January 21, 2008, a special CBI court in Mumbai had sentenced all 11 accused to life imprisonment.
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‘Inside the heart of the conflict’, a new book on Bastar & Kashmir challenges...
A new book ‘Flaming Forest, Wounded Valley: Stories From Bastar and Kashmir’ by author and journalist Freny Manecksha investigates how places can be drastically...
India at 75: Like every year Muslims celebrate Independence Day with fervor
Social media platforms were inundated with thousands of pictures of people posing with the national flag to mark India's 75th Independence Day.
Ubair ul Hameed...
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The two-hour-long musical did an adept job of grounding the word ‘aam aadmi’ into the narrative of the play while driving the Aam Aadmi...
Gurucool, a Jamia alumni-led ed-tech start-up launches app for underprivileged
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Born in Patna, Bihar during the British era, Fasihuddin Balkhi made a tremendous contribution to history-writing in Urdu. Despite this feat, he remains largely...
Indigenous tag for Assamese Muslims raises ‘political segregation’ concern
Many within the Muslim community in Assam are unhappy with being divided into subcategories.
Muhammed Nihad PV | TwoCircles.net
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World Tribal Day: 2-day tribal fair in Jharkhand showcases tribal artworks, culture
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Masjid Khaja in Hyderabad was 6th mosque in state demolished since 2014, says Muslim...
Masjid Khaja Mahmood in Hyderabad was demolished amid heavy police presence. After protests by residents and Muslim leaders, the the mosque will be constructed...
Assam floods: Misinformation campaign targets Muslims for waging ‘flood jihad’
Amid devastating floods in Assam, a misinformation campaign targeted at the Muslims has tried to give a new connotation to the calamity.
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Muslim nursing graduates from West Bengal university get 100% job placement
The inaugural batch of the nursing course in a university in West Bengal, designed especially for women, has achieved this success.
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Aurangabad: CISF Inspector conferred with prestigious Utkrisht Seva Padak
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Muslim leaders in Mumbai to campaign for communal harmony
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Third murder in coastal Karnataka in 8 days: Muslim youth stabbed to death
Three killings in Karnataka have taken a communal turn and the police are on high alert.
Basil Islam | TwoCircles.net
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The report titled “Status of Adivasi Livelihoods 2021” highlights the difficulties and scarcities faced by the tribal communities.
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How Tamil filmmaker Pa Ranjith is bringing marginalised into the mainstream
The brain behind several hit films in Tamil, Pa Ranjith is forcing us to confront caste in all its complexities.
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A book by this Dalit author has left RSS fuming
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