Minority Matters
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61 Muslims won Uttar Pradesh urban polls on BJP tickets. What does this mean?
The results have ignited a debate on whether Muslims in the state are willing to vote for a party that has often demonised the community.
Arunabh Saikia
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Funds slashed, underutilised: Why the Budget must focus on scholarship schemes for minority students
As religious minorities, especially Muslims, report poor education levels, lowering allocations for education will not improve the situation.
Jawed Alam Khan
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‘Bulldozers used to target minorities in Jahangirpuri’: Brinda Karat files affidavit in SC
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader had stopped the demolitions in Delhi on April 20 by showing an electronic notice of the court order.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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‘Minorities commission can’t have so many vacancies’: Delhi HC asks Centre to file report in 10 days
The court asked the Centre to explain why six out of seven posts at the National Commission for Minorities were lying vacant.
Scroll Staff
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Why are Muslims insecure despite being the largest minority in India, asks RSS leader
Krishna Gopal said this perception could have been created due to a ‘divisive mindset’ perpetrated by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Scroll Staff
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Special Report: ‘My life is ruined,’ says Muslim man cleared of terror charges after 4 years in jail
Shoaib Khan alleges he was tortured in custody by the Anti-Terrorism Squad and pressured to make false statements. Two other men have the same story.
Aarefa Johari
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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Delhi High Court recalls order admitting Centre’s affidavit opposing Jamia Millia’s minority status
The bench said it had erroneously not taken into account that there were other affected parties in the matter.
Scroll Staff
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‘It’s a religion’: When a Pakistani Parsi had to explain Zoroastrianism to census officials
'Three heads crowded together as they searched the alternatives in the form: Muslim, Hindu, Christian, Ahmedi, and Scheduled Castes. No Parsis.'
Lynette Viccaji
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Why Aligarh Muslim University must lead the drive for gay-themed 'Aligarh' to be screened in the city
As an institution for religious minorities, the staff and students must demonstrate solidarity with the sexual minorities depicted in the film.
Ajaz Ashraf
The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’