Minority Rights
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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
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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
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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
Trending
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Priya Satia: How modern empire broke the empire mould
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From ‘self-rule’ call to setting the narrative, how ITLF has become new Kuki-Zo voice in Manipur
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Scroll wins five RedInk Awards for Excellence in Indian Journalism
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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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
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Macaulay Culkin recreates iconic ‘Home Alone’ dialogue in his Walk of Fame induction speech
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Watch: New York gets a new attraction where visitors can recreate iconic steel beam photograph
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‘This guy really wants some attention’: Actor Chris Evans’s pet dog interrupts his video call
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Watch: Gazan child turns to stone in shock and fear as air strikes are resumed after ceasefire
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‘Thanks for the sandwich’: Artist roasts Spotify for low earnings in their year-end videos
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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
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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
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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
The Reel
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‘Salaar Part 1 – Ceasefire’ trailer: ‘K.G.F’ director’s new film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran
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‘Animal’ review: Hard to stomach – but equally hard to ignore
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Watch: Trailer of ‘Mad Max’ spinoff ‘Furiosa’ is out
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‘Dhootha’ review: An entertaining yarn about media ethics
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Interview: ‘The Archies’ movie is ‘nostalgic, magical, a storybook come to life’
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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
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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
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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
The Field
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Ashwini Ponnappa/Tanisha Crasto enter final; Priyanshu bows out
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Boxing, Junior World Championships: India wins four bronze; 12 others storm into finals
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa crowned champions
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Chess: R Vaishali becomes India’s 84th Grandmaster; third woman to achieve the title
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Fitness watch: Why women athletes are more prone to ACL injuries than men