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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt to murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Congress to legally challenge unopposed win of BJP Surat candidate after Lok Sabha polls
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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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: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals
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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India through to quarter-finals with comfortable win over England