Fear Behind Closed Doors: The Aftermath of Sambhal’s Clash
TCN Staff Reporter
Sambhal: Life in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, a city steeped in history, seems to have come to a standstill. Two months ago, the city’s...
‘Beaten’, ‘Shaved’ and ‘Forcibly Converted’: Sitapur Man Reverts to Islam, Vows to Stay Muslim
TCN Staff Reporter
New Delhi: Fatehuddin, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur, converted to Hinduism and changed his name to Fateh Bahadur on December 18....
Ground Report: Struggle of Isolated Kelhadiya Village in East UP Where Tribals Drink Water...
Pawan Kumar Maurya, TwoCircles.net
Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh): Tribal villagers in the isolated hills of Kelhadiya, located about 130 km from Varanasi (Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary...
Bihar: Meet Habiba Bukhari, Daughter Of An Imam And A Judicial Officer From Munger
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Habiba Bukhari from Munger received on November 28, 2023, one of the most joyous pieces of news in her life: she...
Facing the Brunt of Islamophobia: Unveiling the Stories & Effects of Discrimination
Sanjana Chawla, TwoCircles.net
Aman (name changed on request), a Muslim professional from North India, allegedly experienced religious discrimination at a young age that has continued...
Cash for Votes: How Women-Centric Schemes Are Shaping India’s Elections
M. I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Is paying more cash to women the new normal to win elections in India? This factor has emerged on the surface...
Amid Power Offtake to Other States, Electricity Price Has Become the Cost of Life...
Hana Vahab, TwoCircles.net
In the remote village of Hundi in Kupwara, the northernmost district of Kashmir, 15-year-old Wajid dreams of clearing prestigious Union Public Service...
SC Asks Karnataka Police for Stance on ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Chant Inside Mosque, to...
TCN Staff reporter
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on December 16 sought the State of Karnataka's response to a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's...
How Ex-CJI Chandrachud Opened Floodgates for Litigations Against Ancient Mosques, Religious Sites
TCN Staff Correspondent
It was a 1986 district court order in Uttar Pradesh that set off a chain of events, which eventually led to the...
The Shocking Case of Death Sentence: 11 Years of Injustice and the Fight for...
TCN Staff
New Delhi: What began as a harrowing tale of a young man wrongfully condemned to death for a crime he did not commit,...
Cultural Assimilation or Self-Assertion? The Intellectual Divide in Bengali Muslim Society
Mirza Mosarraf Hossain, TwoCircles.net
Imperialism is an undeniable reality in the world, with dominant, majority groups historically oppressing weaker, minority communities. However, imperialism is not...
Kejriwal’s Dilemma: Navigating Muslim Support and AAP’s Future in Delhi’s Election Season
Asad Shaikh, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The New Year in Delhi will begin with a flurry of election activity, as the Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party...
‘Horror of That Day Still Haunts Me’: 5 Years On, Jamia Awaits Justice As...
Sumit Singh and Syed Abubakr, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Five years after the horrific events of December 15, 2019, when the Delhi Police, along with paramilitary...
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends Allahabad HC Judge Facing SC Collegium Scrutiny Over Controversial...
TCN Staff Reporter
Ahead of the appearance of Allahabad High Court Judge, Shekhar Kumar Yadav, before the Supreme Court Collegium that is likely to happen...
Electoral Reform or Federal Overreach? The One Nation, One Election Debate Heats Up at...
Staff correspondent, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The controversial One Nation, One Election (ONOE) sparked intense debate at the Lit For Life Dialogue 2025 in Hyderabad, where eminent journalists...
Debate on Constitution in Lok Sabha: PM Modi Pushes for UCC; Rahul Slams BJP...
Staff correspondent, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during a debate on the Constitution...
‘They Wanted to Throw Them in Pond’: Families Speak Out on Violent Attack Against...
Satish Bharatiya, TwoCircles.net
Ratlam: A disturbing video showing three young children being assaulted and made to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ went viral late Thursday night. The...
Photo Essay: Farmers protesting at Shambhu Border
On 6th December, farmers heading towards Delhi from the Shambhu border (Punjab) to place their demand to enforce a legal guarantee for minimum support...
Secularism Denied: Justice Nariman Slams Babri Masjid Verdict as ‘Great Travesty of Justice’
TCN News
The Babri Masjid dispute, a landmark issue in Indian judicial and political history, has remained a contentious topic for decades. Justice RF Nariman,...
How JMM Triumphed in Jharkhand; Why BJP’s Polarisation and Infiltration Claims Fell Flat
Poonam Masih, TwoCircles.net
The results of the Jharkhand Assembly elections have surprised everyone. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led INDIA alliance secured comfortable a majority, winning...
Assam By-Election: A Wake-Up Call for the Opposition Bloc
Sandipan Talukdar, TwoCircles.net
Amidst the highly-discussed elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, the by-elections in Assam have quietly raised alarms that – if interpreted correctly –...
Fear Grips Kashmir: Surge in Militancy Threatens Stability After Elections
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Following the landmark, peaceful elections held in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time in six years since the revocation of its...
‘Broken Promises’, ‘Shifting Stances’: NC’s Handling of Article 370 Issue Left Many Feeling ‘Betrayed’
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly convened for a four-day session on November 4, marking its first meeting in nearly six...
Bhopal: Muslim Patient Denied Treatment, Dies While Being Rushed to Another Hospital
Satish Bhartiya, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal: A heart-wrenching incident from the Madhya Pradesh capital of Bhopal has gone viral. It sheds light on alleged medical negligence and...
Meet Dr. Aakif Anjum Shaikh Usman, the First Engineering Doctorate from Maharashtra’s Malegaon
SN Ansari, TwoCircles.net
Malegaon: In a city where the dreams of many are shaped by the resilience of its people, there is one story that stands...
Jharkhand Elections 2024: Despite Govt Claims, No Compensation for Tribals Killed in IED Blasts
Poonam Masih, TwoCircles.net
Ranchi: The situation of tribals in Jharkhand can be understood through the historical lens of the state’s formation. When Jharkhand was carved out...
Political Disenfranchisement: The Struggle for Muslim Representation in Maharashtra’s Assembly Elections
Azib Ahmed, TwoCircles.net
Mumbai: As Maharashtra heads into its crucial 2024 assembly elections, the state’s Muslim community finds itself grappling with a longstanding issue of political...
Jharkhand Turns 24: A State of Identity, Struggles and Aspirations
Dr. Md Tabrez Alam
As Jharkhand celebrates its 24th foundation day, the journey from its birth to its current challenges and future aspirations is one...
A ‘Ph.D. Wedding’ Celebration for the Study of Malabar Muslim Women
By Najiya O, TwoCircles.net
Kozhikode: How do we celebrate our achievements, especially when it is an academic milestone? For many, it is posting a proud announcement...
Are Tribals Hindus? The Religious and Cultural Divide Shaping Jharkhand’s Destiny
Saffron, Sanatan and Sacred Land: The Battle to Define Jharkhand’s Tribal Identity
Shahnaz M, TwoCircles.net
Ranchi: Amidst the rolling hills and verdant forests in Jharkhand, a...
Darul Uloom Opens Doors to Women Again with Strict Rules on Hijab and Mobile...
TCN News
New Delhi: The Darul Uloom, an Islamic seminary in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, has lifted its ban on women entering the campus. However, women...
Rising Cold and Fading Shadows of Communal Violence in Meerapur: A Glimpse Ahead of...
Asad Shaikh, TwoCircles.net
About 100 kilometers from Delhi, in Meerapur, the cold weather is slowly intensifying, with a light mist now visible in the mornings...
BJP’s Controversial Agenda for Jharkhand: Promises of Reform Amid Identity Concerns
"BJP proposed to tackle pressing economic challenges, detractors warn of a profound erosion of indigenous cultural heritage and the weakening of local governance structures....
The Cult of Godmen: India’s Spiritual Crisis in a Modern Age
Shriya Sharma/Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Abhinav Arora, a spiritual content creator from Delhi, became the center of a controversy recently. Claiming that his spiritual...
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a Minority Institution rules Supreme Court
Syed Ali Mujtaba,TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In a landmark judgment the Supreme Court of India “overruled” its judgment taken in the Azeez Basha case of 1967...
Supreme Court Upholds UP Madarsa Law, Securing Future for 16,000 Institutions and 17 Lakh...
TCN News
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the validity of a 2004 law regulating madrassas in Uttar Pradesh, offering relief to approximately 16,000...
Crafting Harmony: Muslim Hands Shape Earthen Stoves for Hindu Devotees in Bihar
M I Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: In the heart of the capital city, a heartwarming display of communal harmony unfolds each year as the poorest Muslim women...
From ‘Outsiders’ to ‘Infiltrators’: BJP Stokes Divisive Fires in Jharkhand Ahead of Elections
Shahnaz M, TwoCircles.net
Ranchi (Jharkhand): Ahead of the Jharkhand Assembly elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 13 and 20, the Bharatiya Janata...
‘Blood for Blood’: Widow of Deceased who Climbed Muslim Property and Hoisted Saffron Flag...
Punam Masih, TwoCircles.net
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh): Villages in Bahraich are still deserted following the October 13 communal violence in the districts, particularly in the Maharajganj’s Mahasi....
How Crimes in India Go Unreported: A Closer Look at Systemic Gaps in NCRB...
Anushka Kogta, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: A 16-month-old infant was found injured by her family, 800 meters away from their home near Delhi’s Tughlaq Lane, in February...
UP: Uncovering Layers of Conflict in Bahraich’s Communal Violence
Shahnaz M, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: In the aftermath of the communal violence in Maharajganj, Bahraich district, the narrative surrounding the death of Ram Gopal Mishra is steeped...
UP: Harmony Prevails in Bahraich Despite Communal Strains
Shahnaz M, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich stands as a testament to communal harmony, where the fabric of society weaves together despite the strains of rising...
Early Marriage, Tradition and Safety: Unraveling the Challenges for Muslim Girls in Education
Iqra Fatma, TwoCircles.net
Darbhanga (Bihar): Nusrat, a bright young woman from Muzaffarpur district in Bihar, always aspired to pursue higher education. After earning her bachelor's...
Supreme Court’s Citizenship Verdict: A Shield for Bengali Hindus or a Sword Against Muslims?
Iqra Fatma, TwoCircles.net
The Supreme Court recently affirmed the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses Assam's unique migration history....
‘We’ll Sacrifice Our Lives’: AIMPLB Warns Govt on Waqf Amendment Bill
TCN Correspondent
Lucknow: The President of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, announced his staunch opposition to the proposed Waqf...
Shahi Idgah Masjid-Shri Krishna Temple Dispute: Allahabad HC Rejects Mosque Committee’s Plea, Sets Stage...
TCN News
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court on October 3 dismissed the Shahi Idgah Masjid Committee's recall petition in long-standing dispute between the mosque and...
One More Baby Dies in Patna: How the Medical System is Costing Lives –...
Sanjana Chawla, TwoCircles.net
Raj and Pooja (names changed on request) were in Patna, Bihar, earlier this month for the delivery of their first child. The...
Supreme Court Directs Former MANUU Chancellor Firoz Ahmed Bakht to Pay ₹1 Lakh and...
TCN News
In a decision on October 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ordered Firoz Bakht Ahmed, the former Chancellor of Maulana Azad National...
Opposition Accuses JPC Chairman of ‘Parliamentary Misconduct’ Over Waqf Bill Proceedings
TCN News
New Delhi: Opposition leaders have approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging a "gross violation" of parliamentary conduct during the Joint Parliamentary Committee...
Chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in Mosque Does Not Hurt Religious Feelings, Rules Karnataka HC
TCN News
In a ruling that raised many eyebrows, the Karnataka High Court stated that shouting "Jai Shri Ram" (a Hindu religious chant) inside a...
Virtual Vigilantes: Unmasking the Digital Abuse Facing Muslim Communities
Sumaiya Ali, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: As our lives increasingly shift online, the risks of cybercrimes — such as stalking, trolling, harassment and cyber bullying — have...
‘Misconduct’, ‘Indiscipline’: IIT-BHU Students Suspended While Demanding Justice for Gangrape Survivor
Sayeda, TwoCircles.net
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Almost a year after a 22-year-old student of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was allegedly gangraped by three workers of the...
Sondeghar: A Beacon of Communal Harmony in Maharashtra’s Heart
Imran Inamdar, TwoCircles.net
Maharashtra has of late faced communal tensions in various cities, towns and villages, disrupting the lives of locals and straining community relationships....
BJP’s Bid for Control Fails: Saffron Party Faces Setbacks in Historic J&K Elections
Tauseef Ahmed and Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Gurez: Celebrations erupted outside the residence of National Conference (NC) candidate Nizar Ahmed Khan, who triumphed over Faqeer...
Control Over Belief? Buddhists Rally to Reclaim Mahabodhi Temple Management
M.I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Gaya (Bihar): Buddhists are making a renewed and assertive push for total control over the management of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya,...
A Democratic Dilemma: Will ‘One Nation, One Election’ Suffocate State Voices?
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The approval of the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ by the Central Cabinet has attracted sharp criticism from Opposition parties, social...
MP: How Parents Turn a Letter in Grade-3 Environmental Science Textbook into a ‘Love...
Adnan Ali, TwoCircles.net
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh): The spectre of ‘Love Jihad’ has resurfaced in a striking new context — school textbooks. In Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur...
Haryana Elections: As Polling Continues, Mewat Residents Grapple with Promises Amid Hookah Conversations and...
Musheera Ashraf/ TwoCircles.net
Badkali Chowk (Nuh), Haryana: At the entrance of Tigaon village, 60 kilometres away from Nuh, a group of men sit outside the...
Missing Voices: Rahul Gandhi’s Rally at Nuh Reveals Gender Gap in Political Engagement in...
Musheera Ashraf, TwoCircles.net
Nuh, Haryana: Amidst the sweltering 36-degree heat and towering buildings, the Nuh highway resonated with the pulsating beats of DJs and booming music....
Silent Cries: Why Rising Suicide at IITs Turning into Epidemic
Snobar, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: The suicide rate among students at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) has been steadily increasing, with 2024 proving particularly tragic...
बस्तर में सुरक्षा बल और माओवादी मुठभेड़ में पिसती आम आदिवासी जिदंगियां, दूधमुंही बच्ची...
Poonam Masih/ TwoCircles.net
बस्तर। छत्तीसगढ़ के बस्तर में माओवादी और सुरक्षा बलों के बीच होने वाली मुठभेड़ अब एक आम घटना बन गई है। माओवाद...
‘Aao, Tumhari Netagiri Nikalte Hain’: Law Student Alleges Police Brutality During DUSU Elections
Shahzeen Khan, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Shahreyar Khan, a final-year law student and active member of the student wing of the Rashtriya Janata Dal Party (RJD),...
Freedom on a Leash: Sikander Malik’s Journey Through Politics and Surveillance in Kashmir
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In the heart of Kashmir’s evolving political landscape, Hafiz Mohammad Sikander Malik stood out not just as a candidate, but as a...
As J&K Elections Conclude, Kulgam Confronts a Crucial Test of Development and Promised Change
Mubashir Naik, TwoCircles.net
Kulgam (Kashmir): Following the conclusion of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, the political landscape in Kulgam, South Kashmir, is undergoing a significant transformation....
Mehbooba Mufti: A Controversial Legacy and the Quest for Redemption in J&K Politics
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Anantnag: The scene was set in Bijbehara, where she campaigned for her daughter Iltija Mufti. A gathering of around 100...
सिर्फ दो साल में गुरुग्राम में नमाज की 37 जगहों को किया गया चार,...
पूनम मसीह/ TwoCircles.net
गुरुग्राम- दिल्ली से सटे गुरुग्राम का जैसे-जैसे औद्योगिक विकास हुआ यहां की बसावट में भी कई तरह के बदलाव आए। राजधानी से...
Telangana: Jainoor Violence: Activists Claim Politics Behind Communal Tension, Urge for Independent Commission
TCN News
Following the violent unrest in Jainoor, a fact-finding team of social activists visited the Adilabad district and alleged that the incident was politically...
Under Pressure: Omar Abdullah’s Hat-Trick in a Changing Kashmir Political Landscape
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
On September 4, around 2:00 p.m., the National Conference office in Ganderbal reverberated with ‘Zyoon Hoo Zyoon Hoo, Nationalan Zyoon Hoo (we...
Gujjar-Bakerwal Communities: Neglected Voices in Jammu and Kashmir Elections
Kounsar Bashir and Safoora Hilal/TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir approaches the third and final phase of its Assembly elections — marking the first polls...
Enthusiastic Voting, Creative Floating Polling Stations Mark J&K Elections’ 2nd Phase
As per the Election Commission, the voter turnout stood at 54.11%
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: For 25-year-old Asiya Khursheed, the second phase of ongoing assembly...
‘This Is Our Land, We Won’t Be Silenced’: Dalits Demand Land Rights After Arson,...
MI Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: In a harrowing display of community strife, Dalit victims in Bihar are pleading for “patta” (lease deeds) of land to resolve a...
मध्यप्रदेश: पुलिस कस्टडी में आदिवासी की मौत, परिवार लगा रहा हत्या का आरोप!
सतीश भारतीय, TwoCircles.net
खंडवा। बीते दिनों 23 अगस्त को खंडवा के पंधाना थाने से एक आत्महत्या का मामला सामने आया है।
बताया जा रहा है कि...
Engineer Rasheed’s Rallying Cry: A Fight for ‘Rights’, ‘Dignity’ and a ‘New Political Era’...
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Out on bail and ready to make waves, Engineer Rasheed hit the campaign trail with a powerful rallying cry echoing across the...
The Curious Grave of Lucknow: A Tale of Cigarettes and Faith
Mirza Shaina Beg, TwoCircles.net
Lucknow: Tucked away on the outskirts of Lucknow, behind the remnants of Musabagh Palace, lies an intriguing grave not adorned with flowers...
SC Halts Extrajudicial ‘Bulldozer Justice: Jamiat Applauds Decision; APCR Calls for a Pan India...
TCN News
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India onSeptember 17 issued a nationwide stay on bulldozer demolitions until October 1, 2024. The...
‘No One Will Trust Them Anymore’: Jamaat-e-Islami Faces Backlash for Electoral Shift
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) was founded in 1941 by Syed Abdul Ala Maududi. Inspired by the Muslim Brotherhood, the organisation was...
Hindutva Extremists Operate with Impunity in Cong-ruled Himachal Pradesh? Elderly Muslim Shopkeeper Assaulted Amid...
TCN News
In a disturbing incident, an elderly Muslim shopkeeper was violently attacked by a Hindutva mob in Himachal Pradesh, which has witnessed a rise...
J&K Elections: How Anti-Delhi Rhetoric Shapes Kashmiri Political Survival Amidst Poll Battles
Aakib Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In April this year, Syed Altaf Bukhari, a prominent Kashmiri politician, openly aligned himself with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that supporting the central...
Uttarakhand: How Administrative Blunder Energises Hindutva Groups to Create Unrest, Demand Mosque Demolition
TCN News
New Delhi: An administrative error in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, triggered protests by Hindu groups demanding demolition of a mosque they claim is illegally built. An...
Jhola Chap Doctors: A Grave Threat to the Lives of the Poor and Marginalised...
MI Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Mohi Yadav, Krishna Kumar and Lakshmi Devi, whose lives tragically ended in recent days, share a grim commonality: they were all victims...
Bulldozer Action in Surat Under Scrutiny: Activists Allege Targeted Retribution After Communal Violence
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
On September 10, 2024, municipal authorities in Gujarat’s Surat district launched a demolition drive in Saiyedpura, an area recently hit by riots...
Death of Mangesh Yadav Stirs Up Storm: Are Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters ‘Targeting Marginalised...
Snobar, TwoCircles.net
The recent death of Mangesh Yadav in a police encounter has sparked intense controversy and debate. The 24-year-old, who was allegedly involved in...
Empowering Change: Women Candidates Challenge the Status Quo in J&K Elections
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: As mainstream parties gear up for campaigns ahead of the long-awaited assembly elections in Kashmir that is scheduled to be held from...
From Legacy to Challenge: Iltija Mufti’s Fight to Revive PDP and Retain Bijbehara
Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth, TwoCircles.net
In 1996, when Mufti Mohammad Sayeed rejoined the Congress, he was assigned the task of fielding candidates for the Jammu...
Crushing Muslims, Marginalised: India’s Bulldozer Raj Displaces Over 7 Lakh Amidst Legal and Human...
Iqra Fatma, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: On August 23, the family members of Haji Shahzad Ali, a former vice president of the Congress in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur,...
The Fading Echoes of Delhi’s Urdu Bazaar: A Glimpse into a Disappearing Heritage
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
‘Dekho nigaahein naaz se Delhi ke nazaare, ye tehzeeb ki jannath Jamuna ke kinare,’ recited Mirza Sikander Beg Changezi, quoting the poetry...
Judicial Independence Under Scrutiny: Ex-Judges Join BJP, VHP, as CJI Hosts Modi
TCN News
New Delhi: As the political landscape heats up ahead of state elections, a significant trend is emerging: the judiciary is transitioning into active politics....
Owaisi Appeals Muslims to Oppose Waqf Amendment Bill: What Makes Proposed Law Contentious
Iqra Fatma, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: On September 11, a sense of urgency gripped Hyderabad as MP Asaduddin Owaisi who made a fervent appeal, urging people...
Kashmir’s Political Shake-Up: From BJP Proxies to NC Resurgence, New Parties Struggle for Relevance
Zaid Bin Shabir, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: On March 8, 2020, more than seven months after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government abrogated Jammu & Kashmir’s special...
Maratha Reservations vs. OBC Quotas: A Deepening Divide in Maharashtra’s Rural Heartland
Aqib Nazir and Azib Ahmed, TwoCircles.net
On the morning of October 14, in Antarwali Sarathi, members of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community gathered to...
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...
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...
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...
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...