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Firoz Bakht Ahmed
The writer is chancellor, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad
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Is Aurangzeb’s legacy really the biggest challenge India is facing?Subscriber Only
March 27,2025 07:05:01 AM
Putting political weight behind tolerance can help mitigate the atmosphere of distrust among communities
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Mandir, masjid, and Constitution: At Sambhal, a promise betrayedSubscriber Only
November 28,2024 04:00:24 AM
The Sambhal Shahi Masjid controversy is a cleverly engineered conspiracy to keep the Hindu-Muslim pot simmering. The way the petition was filed, and the speed with which the survey was ordered all raise questions about the sanctity of due process.
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Why both the BJP and Muslims must listen to each otherSubscriber Only
April 12,2024 07:07:34 AM
For the BJP to give tickets to Muslims will be a significant statement. Muslims should announce their support for competent and credible candidates in the BJP
Fri, Apr 12, 2024
Sunehri Masjid is evidence of India’s pluralistic ethos — don’t demolish itSubscriber Only
January 07,2024 12:57:13 PM
The manner in which it is sought to be razed would send a negative message to the world, one that contradicts the PM’s positive slogan of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas’
Mon, Jan 08, 2024
Dear VVIPs, what if the child in Muzaffarnagar video was yours?Subscriber Only
August 28,2023 17:21:27 PM
Our leaders and policymakers, those who can effect change, those who have the power and responsibility to draw the red lines, don’t need to worry about their children. The rest of the country does
Tue, Aug 29, 2023
Hijab and Iqbal in Madhya Pradesh: How Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s polarising politics is sacrificing students’ interestsSubscriber Only
June 15,2023 17:17:34 PM
The situation in Madhya Pradesh makes it seem that CM Chouhan wants to go a step ahead of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. While Yogi may have ridden roughshod over due processes, he has never bulldozed schools
Fri, Jun 16, 2023
Muslims and Hindus must find ways to resolve issues out of courtSubscriber Only
December 30,2022 07:58:22 AM
Firoz Bakht Ahmed writes: The polarised atmosphere and irresponsible statements by the likes of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and the Owaisi brothers make tensions between the communities flare. We must rise above polarisation, put our heads together for peace and harmony
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
The spirit of assimilation is India’s trump cardSubscriber Only
May 19,2022 03:40:00 AM
Firoz Bakht Ahmed writes: It’s unfortunate that every thinking Indian needs to today define their position on issues like mosques, temples, hijab and azaan while serious economic, educational, unemployment and social problems cry for attention.
Thu, May 19, 2022
In Karnataka hijab row, a need for constitutionalismSubscriber Only
February 10,2022 03:25:06 AM
Firoz Bakht Ahmed writes: In a school or college, religious identity should not be the defining identity.
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Facilitating the return of Kashmiri PanditsSubscriber Only
October 10,2021 19:22:03 PM
The displaced community must be welcomed back in an atmosphere of peace and harmony in the Valley
Sun, Oct 10, 2021
Why Supreme Court must dismiss misguided petition against 26 Quranic versesSubscriber Only
March 25,2021 03:01:09 AM
There is not a single verse in the holy Quran which promotes violence or terrorism, if read in its proper context.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Predictable tragedy of PartitionSubscriber Only
August 15,2020 00:11:03 AM
Both India and Pakistan lost out when the Subcontinent got divided in 1947
Sat, Aug 15, 2020
Some lessons for RahulSubscriber Only
July 15,2020 19:26:33 PM
As a major Opposition leader, it is natural for Rahul Gandhi to oppose the government. But this is a time for him to show that he doesn’t care about scoring brownie points.
Wed, Jul 15, 2020
Organisers of Tablighi Jamaat have hurt the fight against the coronavirusSubscriber Only
April 03,2020 00:15:53 AM
The Muslim community, not only in India but across the world, must know that the Prophet (peace be upon him) instructed the community to stay at home in case of emergencies such as this. In the case of epidemics and pandemics, the Prophet (PBUH) clearly stated that nobody should either go to somebody else’s house or invite anyone.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
My dear Shaheen Bagh: No reason for you to fear CAA, or, if it comes, the NRCSubscriber Only
February 21,2020 01:43:15 AM
Another fallacy that has been doing the rounds has been that the CAA, NPR and NRC have been created to turn India into a “Brahminical society”, or that the “Hindutva” mindset will rule supreme. This is all gibberish propaganda by the Opposition that has lost its ground.
Fri, Feb 21, 2020
Muslims need to shun opportunist leaders and shed congealed stereotypesSubscriber Only
November 13,2019 00:39:17 AM
PM Modi, who tells them to hold the Quran in one hand and a computer in the other, has been their well-wisher. However, Opposition leaders have been misleading them. It is time Muslims stopped being misled by such leaders who keep instigating the community against the RSS and the BJP.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
Time for assimilationSubscriber Only
June 13,2019 00:40:26 AM
Muslim voters must give BJP a chance, see if their genuine aspirations are addressed
Thu, Jun 13, 2019Jamia Millia Islamia: Quota is not the answerSubscriber Only
February 25,2011 02:01:39 AM
Minority status will only hurt,not help,Jamia Millia Islamia.
Fri, Feb 25, 2011
Playing with wordsSubscriber Only
July 26,2009 01:47:18 AM
It once held children under its spell but then the spell broke. Khilauna,a popular Urdu magazine for children,went out of print in 1987 but for those brought up on it...
Sun, Jul 26, 2009
The magnificent aam aadmiSubscriber Only
December 28,2006 01:44:37 AM
Remembering Mirza Ghalib’s passion for mangoes on his 210th birth anniversary
Thu, Dec 28, 2006The healingSubscriber Only
November 04,2005 00:00:00 AM
Let us celebrate this Eid. It’s not that we are numb to the feelings of those who have lost loved ones and those who were injured in De...
Fri, Nov 04, 2005Mohammad’s battle for Rubina and FauziaSubscriber Only
April 20,2005 00:00:00 AM
When her parents asked her to wear burqa while attending classes at the Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi, Rubina refused to comply. ...
Wed, Apr 20, 2005Can you see the ferment within?Subscriber Only
August 05,2003 00:00:00 AM
It seems that Indian Muslim women — admittedly, not all — are on the fast track. Thanks mainly to awareness owing to education. Th...
Tue, Aug 05, 2003A Kashmiri truthSubscriber Only
June 12,2003 00:00:00 AM
Today, it saddens me and my Hindu Dogra friends to see the beautiful valley of Kashmir and, for that matter, the entire world being cleaved ...
Thu, Jun 12, 2003Timur’s rathSubscriber Only
March 13,2003 00:00:00 AM
In India, Muharram has been revered by all communities, especially the Hindu communities dwelling in Varanasi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Allahabad, ...
Thu, Mar 13, 2003
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