Ajmer Dargah Dispute: Deewan and Khadim Bodies Seek Legal Standing in Controversial Petition
TCN News Desk
Ajmer: A legal twist has emerged in the ongoing dispute over the Ajmer Dargah (shrine). Five new applications have been filed in...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 —...
‘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...
Lowest Muslim Representation in Six Decades: Only 4.4% of MPs in 18th Lok Sabha...
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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...
Communal Tensions Grip Odisha’s Balasore: Allegations of Cow Slaughter and Water Turning ‘Red’ Spark...
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New Delhi: Tensions escalated late night on June 17 at Balasore town in Odisha, leading to the imposition of a curfew following a clash...
How Muslims Received OBC Quotas in Karnataka: Understanding Historical Background and Legal Challenges
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a campaign rally in Rajasthan’s Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency on April 23, had accused...
From Imam to MP: Mohibbullah Nadvi’s Surprising Victory in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur
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New Delhi: Mohibbullah Nadvi’s journey to victory in the general elections from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, was a tale of unexpected twists and challenges....
From Homemaker to Entrepreneur: Asiya Begum’s Inspiring Journey in Indoor Mushroom Cultivation and Rooftop...
Tauseef Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In a region where unemployment among youth is a pressing issue, Asiya Begum, a 29-year-old woman from North Kashmir, has emerged as...
Pratapgarh in Turmoil: Murder of Renowned Cleric Sparks Outrage, Residents Demand Swift Justice
Sidra Fatima, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: On June 8, 67-year-old Maulana Farooq was brutally murdered in his native village Sonpur, under the jurisdiction of the Jethwara police...
Unexpected Triumph: Engineer Rashid’s Electoral Victory Alters Kashmir’s Political Trajectory
Syed Taqui Haider
Srinagar: Engineer Rashid’s surprising victory over political stalwart Umar Abdullah in Baramulla constituency has reverberated throughout Kashmir's political landscape. The unexpected outcome...
Inclusive Living Challenge: Muslim Resident Faces Opposition in Vadodara Housing Complex
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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,...
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 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...
A Hijabi’s Rise: Alfiya Ansari’s Success Story in the Face of ‘Bias’ at Mumbai...
K K Ahmed, TwoCircles.net
Mumbai: Hijab-clad Alfiya Ansari allegedly faced discrimination at NG Acharya College, the first educational institution in the city that banned wearing headscarves...
From McDonald’s to Coca-Cola: Indians Lead Boycott of US-Israeli Brands in Solidarity with War-torn...
Sumaiya Ali, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: It has been more than seven months since the Israel-Gaza war began, exposing the world to unimaginable horrors coming from the war-torn...
Dhubri’s Political Tectonics Shift: Congress Stuns AIUDF, Ajmal’s Future Uncertain
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New Delhi: In a major shift in Assam’s Dhubri constituency, Congress leader Rakibul Hussain defeated All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief and...
Victory with a Void: NDA’s Third Term Marks Absence of MPs from Minority Communities
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New Delhi: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has formed the government for the third consecutive time....
Youth Voices Ring Loud: Modi’s Win, BJP’s Loss and What’s Next
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In a riveting electoral showdown, Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi has clinched a remarkable third consecutive term, defying earlier predictions of a...
Anxious and alienated: How communalism fuels mental health crisis among marginalized communities
Samiya Chopra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: “I sometimes feel that my identity is the root cause of my lack of mental peace. Wearing a hijab, I often find...
Umar Khalid Remains Behind Bars: A Blow to Dissent and Democracy
Atika Sayeed
A Delhi court’s recent refusal to grant bail to Umar Khalid, an activist and former student leader, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle...
Controversial Film ‘Hamare Baraah’ Sparks Outcry Over Anti-Muslim Stereotypes
Samah Qundeel, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: In sync with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s inflammatory rhetoric labelling Muslims as “people who have more children”, the upcoming...
BJP’s Madhavi Latha’s Arrow Backfires, Owaisi Secures Fifth Straight Term
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Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi won the Hyderabad parliamentary constituency for the fifth consecutive term, securing 6,61,981 votes. His closest...
“They Are Heartless or What?”: Assam Govt Bulldozes Dhalpur Settlement in Another Eviction Drive
Arshad Ahmed, Twocircles.net
Guwahati: A cloud of anxiety had been looming over Sahjahan Ali because of an impending eviction drive. The Darrang district administration in...
Hyderabad Siblings Launch India’s First All-Women Taxi Bike Service
Nikhat Fatima, TwoCircles.net
Hyderabad: “It was while commuting to college that I began exploring ideas for safe travel for women after personally facing security issues....
Gujarat: Muslim man lynched to death by cow vigilantes, cops say accused didn’t intend...
Shahzeen Khan, TwoCircles.net
Ahmedabad (Gujarat): Ten months after a similar incident, a man in forties was allegedly lynched to death by cow vigilantes on the...
Ground report: For Modi supporters, rising unemployment, inflation a non-issue; construction of Ram temple...
Devanshi Batra, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: As the national capital goes to polls on May 25, the sixth phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime...
How two sisters’ commitment scripting Moradabad’s brass industry’s future
Anushka Kogta and Namya Jain, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: “This work not only supports our family but also sustains the entire Uttar Pradesh,” claimed 52-year-old Rashida...
Unsung heroes of Kashmir: A peep into the lives of socially outcast, untouchable and...
Sualiha Zubair, Irshad Fayaz, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: In the valley of Kashmir, amid the snow-capped mountains and lush green plains, exists a disadvantaged community historically overlooked...
Hijab Ban at Chembur College in Maharashtra: Girls Asked to Wear ‘Non-revealing’ Dress, But...
Shahzeen Khan, TwoCircles.net
Mumbai: “If the college implements a change in the dress code, I might have to withdraw my admission,” said Parveen (name changed),...
‘False’ Narrative, ‘Concocted’ Stories: A Closer Look at Power Play of Propaganda Films
Devanshi Batra and Syed Ahmad Rufai, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: As India is witnessing its general elections for the year 2024, the big screen has become a...
Aligarh: Cross-cultural communication specialists, ELT experts discuss teaching methodologies in interdisciplinary context at AMU
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Aligarh: English is the language of the world, whoever and in whichever part it is to be taught, it has to be taught in...
‘Muslims Aren’t Good’: Religious Bullying Becoming a New Normal in Posh Schools
Sumaiya Ali, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: “They tease me by saying Allah, Allah,” a fifth-grade student who studies in a popular girl’s school in Meerut, complained...
Suffering in the Swelter: Delhi’s Homeless Battle Extreme Summer Heat
Md Kaifee Alam, TwoCircles.net
New Delhi: Sabina, 19, who prefers to go by her first name, has lived on the footpath near Sabz Burj in Nizamuddin...
Lok Sabha elections 2024: What people say about Modi’s ‘hate’ speeches and Nitish Kumar’s...
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar often claims that he never compromised on three ‘Cs’ — crime, corruption and communalism. But in recent...
Algorithm, Biryani and Chalis Futa Road — the culinary facelift of Shaheen Bagh
Roopashi Semalty, TwoCircles.net
Purani Dilli (Old Delhi) — a haven for the juiciest meats and most buttery kebabs? That sounds like old news. Lately, Shaheen...
From madrasa to university in US — an inspiring journey of Mohammad Furqan
Sami Ahmad, TwoCircles.net
Patna: At a time when eyebrows are being raised on the kind of education being imparted in madrassas across the country, Mohammad Furqan...
‘Muslims are just voters’: Community asks ‘secular’ parties what happened to their ‘hissedari’ promise
M. I. Khan, TwoCircles.net
Patna: The popular slogans of “jiski jitni sankhya bhari, uski utni bhagidari” (the greater the number, the greater will be his participation)...
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What Led BJP to Abandon ‘Development’
Anwar ST. TwoCircles.net
Eighty-eight constituencies across 13 states went to polls on April 26 in the second phase of ongoing Lok Sabha elections. With the...
Giving a Damn to EC Notice, BJP’s ‘Star’ Campaigners Continue to Echo PM Modi’s...
TCN Special Correspondent
New Delhi: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that it is confident of winning third consecutive...
‘Chinar Man’: Transforming Mountains and Minds in Kashmir’s Frontier
Bhat Yasir, Umar Farooq, TwoCircles.net
Srinagar: Nestled within the rugged terrain of Jammu and Kashmir’s frontier district of Kupwara lies a remote village where a...
Amroha: In the Razor Sharp Triangular Contest, Did the Politics of Hate and Polarisation...
Special Correspondent
Amroha/New Delhi: The western Uttar Pradesh city of Amroha cast ballots under the cloud of communally offensive remarks made by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath...
How a Mosque in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur is Serving as a Centre for Learning for...
By Sobiya Inamdar, TwoCircles.net
Ichalkarnji (Maharashtra): Naazim Latkar aspires to become a doctor and is preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). He lives in...