Caste, hard-line religious identity: The persecution of Pakistani Christians and lessons for India

Even today, most Pakistani Christians living in major cities are consigned to poorly paid jobs in the sanitation sector.

Myriam Renaud, The Conversation

· Jul 11, 2023 · 07:30 pm

Karnataka Muslim quota: SC says no political statements should be made on pending cases

The court made the observation after it was told that Home Minister Amit Shah has been raising the issue in poll rallies and interviews.

Scroll Staff

· May 09, 2023 · 04:04 pm

Karnataka: Congress promises to restore 4% reservation for Muslims if it wins Assembly polls

The quota for the community in government jobs and education was scrapped by the BJP government on March 24.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 27, 2023 · 12:44 pm

Minority status for Hindus: Supreme Court tells Centre not to take different stands

The Union government filed a new affidavit on Monday, stating the matter has ‘far-reaching ramifications’ and so it needed to consult with the states first.

Scroll Staff

· May 10, 2022 · 04:16 pm

Government using laws to deprive minorities of livelihood, ex-civil servants tell prime minister

Over 100 former IAS officers said that anti-conversion laws, ban on beef consumption and demolition drives are used to ‘strike fear’ among minorities.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 26, 2022 · 07:55 pm

States also empowered to declare a community as minority, Centre tells Supreme Court

The statement came in response to a plea that argued that Hindus cannot avail benefits of government schemes despite them being minorities in 10 states.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 28, 2022 · 12:41 pm

Shillong: We would rather die in our homes than be evicted, say Sikhs as government takes over land

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said his government was ready to talk to them to find a solution to the dispute.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 02, 2021 · 03:15 pm

Relocation of Dalit Sikhs in Shillong: Minorities panel seeks report from Meghalaya government

The residents of Harijan Colony have opposed the state’s move to take possession of the land where they live.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 12, 2021 · 02:14 pm

Pakistan should be grateful to its persecuted Hazara minority for setting models of tolerance

Eleven miners from the community were recently killed by the Islamic State in Balochistan.

IA Rehman

· Jan 17, 2021 · 01:30 pm

A US exhibition about 17th-century witch trials has startling resonance for India today

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692-’93 were the result of fear and mass hysteria and led to the deaths of 25 innocent people.

Anu Kumar

· Oct 23, 2020 · 11:30 am

Delhi: Muslim burial sites have almost vanished, remaining space won’t last 2 years, says report

The Delhi Minorities Commission attributed the situation to encroachment by public and government agencies.

Scroll Staff

· Nov 24, 2018 · 07:22 pm

China’s ‘re-education’ camps for Uyghurs aren’t just contentious – they’re also counterproductive

The effort may erode Uyghur language and culture, but will not produce the loyal, obedient population that the Chinese authorities desire.

James McMurray, The Conversation

· Nov 03, 2018 · 11:30 pm