Minority Report
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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
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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
Trending
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UP man who rescued sarus crane booked under Wildlife Protection Act
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Why has the West always been threatened by female nudity?
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Watch: Nita Ambani choreographs dance celebration for Mumbai Indians after entering WPL final
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Healthcare costs are forcing Indians into debt and distress sales
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Opinion: Nandita Das’s ‘Zwigato’ is luminous in its humanism
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Women in saris play football in a tournament in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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Watch: Protestors storm Israeli PM’s home, break barriers, after Netanyahu plans judicial changes
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Watch: IPS officer swims against the current from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves
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Pension protests in France: Diners eat at restaurants as fires rage on the streets
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Innocent (1948-2023): Five memorable scenes featuring the actor (and former MP) from Kerala
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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
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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
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: The very violent and very clever ‘Battle Royale’
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Review: ‘Boston Strangler’ looks for the woman in the serial killer story
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‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ review: A smart and entertaining thriller
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‘Jubilee’ trailer: Series is set in the Hindi film industry of the 1940s and 1950s
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‘Bheed’ review: Chaos and ambivalence at a check post aimed at tackling the Covid outbreak
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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
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Arif Mohammad Khan on Shah Bano case: 'Najma Heptullah was key influence on Rajiv Gandhi'
Arif Mohammad Khan quit the Congress in 1986 because his differences with the leadership over its handling of a case regarding maintenance for a divorced Muslim woman. He recounts the tumultuous events and the players behind them.
Ajaz Ashraf
The Field
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India vs Australia: Indore pitch rating reversed from poor to below average
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Watch: MS Dhoni walks out to massive cheers at Chepauk during CSK’s training session ahead of IPL
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IBA Women’s World Boxing C’ships: From Nitu to Lovlina, how Delhi embraced India’s champions
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Premier League: After Antonio Conte’s departure, Tottenham still have a fight to save their season
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WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians night of triumph – of full tosses, run outs, partnerships and a wait ending