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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...

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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...

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...

India’s $111 Billion Remittance Inflow: Triumph or Symptom of Economic Challenges?

Shriya Sharma, TwoCircles.net New Delhi: The landmark World Migration Report 2024, released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on May 10, 2024 and corroborated by data...

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....

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...
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