Rising Islamophobia
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In Karnataka, as it did in the segregated US South, bigotry will hurt the majority too
Majoritarianism does not leave the majority untouched.
Raghu Kesavan
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Violence erupts in Sweden after far-right activists burn Quran
Many police personnel were injured in the violence that began on Friday.
Scroll Staff
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As cases of terror by Muslims continue, how community leaders react could make a world of difference
The actions of Muslim elders in the aftermath of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings could provide an example.
Hamid Foroughi, The Conversation & Harry Hutson, The Conversation
Trending
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Pro-BJP accounts lead trolling of CJI Chandrachud, researchers show
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Delhi HC denies bail to Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case, says allegations are ‘very serious’
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Reading list for young readers: The 12 books shortlisted for the 2023 Neev Book Awards
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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How did the Indian langur end up in a prehistoric mural in Greece?
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Watch: a fictional US startup can tell good Muslims from bad (it's satire versus Islamophobia)
For those Americans who are 'tired of wondering how Muslim their neighbours are'.
Scroll Staff
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'What exactly would...[it]...accomplish?' Barack Obama explains why he doesn't say 'radical Islam'.
The US President responded to criticism, by Donald Trump amongst other people, about his administration's refusal to use the term.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: Islamic terrorism is linked to Islam, says Salman Rushdie, so why deny that?
‘If everybody engaged in acts of Islamic terrorism says that they’re doing it in the name of Islam who are we to say they’re not.’
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: Watch this breakdancer’s amazing performance in sari and high heels
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Watch: Slain singer Sidhu Moose Wala’s fans hold candlelight march on his first death anniversary
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Watch: Dancers continue unfazed as climate activists barge into Swedish dance show to disrupt it
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From discarded tents to oxygen tanks: Alarming video reveals garbage pile up at Mt Everest campsite
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Watch: Post-midnight celebrations by CSK fans across India as team wins fifth IPL title
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I’m frightened, I’m frightening: I’m a Muslim in America
The narrative around Islam is being hijacked in the US, while Muslims stand on the sidelines, too scared to speak.
Syed Rashid Munir
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Anti-Muslim rhetoric could undermine national security, says Pentagon
Without naming Donald Trump, the department of defence said that the narrative of a US war against Islam would only fuel ISIS’ agenda.
Scroll Staff
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Trump’s call to ban Muslims in the US is grossly irresponsible, says UN rights chief
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said that ‘at the very least’, people running for office should be aware that innocent people will suffer even more if dangerous rhetoric replaces rational conversation.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs