Waqfs In India: Past and Present Waqfs in India have a chequered history. From supportive Mughal rulers to an indifferent British bureaucracy to regulatory post-independence Indian governments, it has been a long journey. At the time of India’s independence, there were different waqf laws for different regions in the country. A need was felt to…
The 46th World Heritage Committee meeting was held in India from July 21-31, 2024. The event’s webpage proudly displays the Taj Mahal, an iconic symbol of India’s past. However, this celebration of Mughal architectural grandeur starkly contrasts with the ongoing systematic erasure of Muslim heritage in the country. The demolition of the Babri Mosque in…
Kashmir’s past three decades have been a journey through intense conflict and fleeting hope, shaped by its rich beauty and ongoing strife. The valley, renowned for its stunning landscapes and cultural heritage, has faced profound challenges amid significant socio-political changes and violence. The 1990s: Rise of Militancy and Conflict The early 1990s saw a dramatic…
The BJP’s failure to secure a majority this time indicates a public desire for change. However, with the BJP forming a government through alliances, the public feels deceived. Despite the lack of a majority, there have been no changes in the key positions or portfolios within the government. Many had hoped for a visible shift…
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen emphasized India’s long-standing tradition of Hindus and Muslims living and working together harmoniously. Speaking at the Alipore Jail Museum in Kolkata, Sen highlighted the importance of maintaining the country’s pluralistic character, warning against any attempts to undermine it. “Historically, Hindus and Muslims have lived and worked together in perfect coordination and…
The campus of Nalanda was formally inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 19, 2024, with ambassadors from countries like Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea in attendance. These nations have deep historical ties to Buddhism, largely due to Emperor Ashok’s efforts to spread the religion. The idea of reviving Nalanda as a…
During the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, a dedicated team of approximately 300 editors, journalists, and fact-checkers formed “Project Shakti,” a collective effort to combat disinformation. Syed Nazakat, founder and CEO of DataLEADS, a New Delhi-based organization, shared insights on this initiative at the International Media Conference held from June 23-26, 2024, in Manila,…
India’s beleaguered Muslim community, unable to withstand the vilification campaign against them, is demanding a law enacted on the lines of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 to safeguard them from the slurs belted out day in day out from different quarters. “The ‘Muslim Act’ should be enacted on the lines…
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“Mazhab nahisikhata apas mein bair rakhna, Hindi hai hum, watan hai Hindustan hamara.” These lines aptly describe the selfless service of dedicated COVID volunteers working to serve those irrespective of caste, creed, and faith. They reflect the essence of being an Indian and of devoting oneself to help others. Among such people are a group…
