Opinion
Bookshelf
Polynomial Politics: Imagining India as a Country Led by Lower Castes
This article is a review of the book Indian Philosophy, Indian Revolution: On Caste and Politics by Divya Dwivedi and Shaj Mohan, edited by Maël Montévil, published in April 2024.
At...
Opinion
Unmasking institutionalized communalism against Muslims in India
Discriminatory legislation, prejudiced conduct in educational settings, and biased portrayals in media outlets contribute to the marginalization of Muslims across different areas. This sustains an environment of apprehension and uncertainty, hampering societal cohesion and advancement
Elections 2024
Muslim in blood: Are there no alternatives to BJP?
Strangely, even as the anti-Muslimness of this regime is, “of course, there!,” nobody openly talks about them as factors that should constrain vote for BJP. The Muslim question i.e. the violence against Muslims, has been derided into a non-issue in electoral calculations just like how the left has wanted which often claims, “let’s focus on real issues [and not on religious issues even as the entire Hindutva practice today is organized around religion about which I have written elsewhere]”
Features
Analysing dip in Academic Freedom Index: Who takes the deepest plunge?
Dr. Shirin Akhter, Dr. Vijender Singh Chauhan
The recent revelation on the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) shows that academic...
Film and TV
“Aadujeevitham”: Fails in its adaptation, survives on visual grandeur and built-up anticipation
One can understand how the idea of Najeeb’s Iman in the novel is universalised into Hope in the film. This might appear as nit picking but given the current situation, I cannot help but highlight how Islamic narratives are appropriated by liberal language use.
Opinion
On Hadiya and Shafin ; Politics of Multiple Narratives
Why one of the most ruthlessly violent organization in the whole subcontinent operating even before its formation as a nation which also now runs the entire show escape the condemnation it deserves being equated with an assertive muslim organization? What disease infected the kerala public sphere and almost all alternative spheres will adequately explain this phenomenon?
Opinion
My Resistance
My resistance comes from years of experience of oppression, of myself, my mother and her mother. During these long years we fought back, inch by inch, foot by foot, in the hope of covering miles. We were fighters, fighting against a system determined to keep us as victims.
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Opinion
I Am Losing Faith: Kancha Ilaiah
The national parties like Congress, CPM and CPI did not even condemn at the national level. The Telangana Congress, TDP and other parties were also silent. Only Telangana CPM and CPI condemned. The ruling TRS and BJP were all the time supporting the Arya-Vysays and abusing me on the TV channels. No major human right activists came forward in my support within Telangana, quite tragically
Opinion
Parava; Breaking the Muslim Stereotype and Free From the So-called Kochi Elements
Yes, there are lives which are normal like all other multiple identities. I am really confused while criticizing the elements of exoticism in ethnographic films of Kochi, in terms of defining what representation really is. And Soubin answered with a well-crafted movie in his brilliant treatment.
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Opinion
On the 9th anniversary of the Batla House ‘Encounter’, the case so far
It will be nine years today since the Special Cell of Delhi Police claimed to have unravelled the conspiracy of the serial blasts that had struck the capital city the previous week, and the ‘encounter’ that resulted in the death of Inspector Sharma, a veteran of dozens of encounters and two young men, Atif Ameen and Sajid.
Opinion
HCU: Support the Alliance for Social Justice , A Note from ASA
Terms of Alliance:
1) The alliance shall be entered as two fronts, one ASA led front consisting of ASA, MSF and SIO, and the other front consisting of SFI, DSU, TSF, TVV.
2) Each front partners shall decide which organization would contest in the election for which post.
3) The Election shall be fought under a united banner without naming any organization.
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Opinion
And More Than Anything, Ummathhi Has Made Me An Unapologetic Muslim
How long before we wait for the world's conscience to be pricked while we watch our brethren dying? Till when would we all hear things happening to the Muslim community and still exist helplessly?
Opinion
How the Indian Left is Using Islamophobia: Lessons from JNUSU Election
Deny the historical and ethical role of Islam in India to say that Islam is the same as the Hindu Brahmanical order. Avoid talking about it to 'house Muslims' (courtesy to Malcolm X) who are in support of the left
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Opinion
Homes you must visit in Kerala, Mr. Jaitley
Having great concerns over the alleged increase of violence in the left front ruled state of Kerala, Mr. Arun Jaitley, Union Finance Minister and a high profile leader is visiting the state today. He will be visiting the house of Late Rajesh RSS worker who was hacked to death in Trivandrum and the culprits of murder have been arrested.It is highly unfortunate to loose a human life, and being a BJP leader Jaitley,s visit to his home could have been justifiable
Opinion
Thank you, to all the men, for making sure I never ever travel in the general coach of the Delhi metro alone
I'm also done
with cishet men telling me how to react to such things.
So all I'll say today is:
Thank you, to all the men, for making sure I never ever travel in the general coach of the Delhi metro alone.
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Opinion
Letter From Heaven
It's just that fate has landed me in heaven,
Where atleast you dont have the fear of marauding mobs.
Opinion
Why #NotInMyName Campaign is Problematic?
Why #NotInMyName camapign is problematic ? A compilation of facebook posts ;
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