Minority Report
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Why the Election Commission’s Assam delimitation proposal is being seen as communal
The BJP has given a resounding thumbs-up to the draft, which could lead to a reduction in Muslim representation.
Rokibuz Zaman
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Haj subsidy: Centre is only cherry-picking from widespread reforms suggested by policy review panel
It has ignored proposals to set up autonomous entity to manage Haj affairs and to resume sea travel to Saudi Arabia.
Ajaz Ashraf
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Why haven’t Gujarat’s Muslims produced young leaders like Hardik Patel and Jignesh Mevani?
Consigned to ghettos and disadvantaged by the law, youngsters of the minority community feel compelled to shun political activism.
Ajaz Ashraf
Trending
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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No state for Chakmas: In Mizoram, a minority battles for rights against a former minority
For decades, Mizos had struggled against the domination by Delhi and Assam culture. Now they are the dominant group in their state.
Shyamal Bikash Chakma
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Sindh's anti-conversion bill will help protect Hindus. But will it actually become law?
For the sake of hundreds of Hindu women and girls who are kidnapped and forced to convert every year, the Pakistan People's Party must live up to its rhetoric.
Saim Saeed
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‘You did commit the crime’: An Old Testament quote explains why the Christian community snubbed RSS
On the weekend, 300 leaders of community unanimously rebuffed the idea of an affiliate group of the Sangh Parivar for Christians.
John Dayal
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why the Christian community should steer clear of the RSS 'hand of friendship’
The saffron organisation aims to start a Rashtriya Isai Manch. But its affiliates continue to attack minorities across India.
John Dayal
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The only Hebrew teacher in Indian academia is a devout Muslim
According to Dr Khurshid Imam, understanding Judaism is essential to fully comprehend the Quran.
Navras Jaat Aafreedi
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Maharashtra report: Was an assault on the police over the beef ban really linked to a terror plot?
In September, a young man attacked three policemen in Pusad town. How did the incident become a case about anti-national violence being planned by allegedly radicalised Muslim youth?
Aarefa Johari
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Supreme Court move on film about gay man allows personal biases of a few to trump rule of law
The judges put off until 2018 a hearing on Gujarat's refusal to provide tax exemption for a movie about homosexuality, agreeing that some people believe that homosexuality is a social evil.
Madhavi Menon
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Rajasthan’s blood drive on Eid is yet another example of BJP's doublespeak on secularism
The ascent of Hindutva politics has left Muslims practically disenfranchised, searching for solutions in communitarian parties.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Full text: Affirmative action for Muslims is key to development, says Vice President Hamid Ansari
State must correct the state of deprivation, exclusion and discrimination faced by India's largest minority community, Ansari says.
Hamid Ansari
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final