The writer is general secretary, Muslims for Secular Democracy, and co-editor, ‘Communalism Combat’
May 31,2016 00:30:01 AM
Bandukwala dithers. But for many 2002 survivors, the issue is: No justice, no peace.
Tue, May 31, 2016May 09,2016 00:01:39 AM
Those committed to gender parity are hoping for early verdicts from the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court
Mon, May 09, 2016October 10,2015 00:00:44 AM
Let’s talk state responsibility for the lynching at Dadri. PM’s response skirts the issue
Sat, Oct 10, 2015December 29,2014 00:00:10 AM
No doubt the killers must have prayed prior to the carnage beginning with the words, “Bismillahirrahmanirrahim".
Mon, Dec 29, 2014October 18,2014 00:05:51 AM
Religion doesn’t need reform, its followers do.
Sat, Oct 18, 2014October 19,2013 03:16:35 AM
Madani's outburst against the Congress and secular forces articulates growing Muslim frustration. But there is limited room for manoeuvre.
Sat, Oct 19, 2013September 28,2013 03:33:31 AM
The middle class seems to think saying sorry is enough to move on from gross violations.
Sat, Sep 28, 2013July 26,2013 05:10:12 AM
If you love Modi,you must love his parivar too
Fri, Jul 26, 2013April 03,2013 02:53:25 AM
The victims of the Bombay bomb blasts in March 1993 have got some measure of justice. But what about the victims of December 1992-January 1993?
Wed, Apr 03, 2013February 28,2013 03:07:42 AM
Addressing institutionalised discrimination and a culture of impunity is imperative. But such an approach does not suit Modi loyalists
Thu, Feb 28, 2013September 29,2012 01:05:21 AM
A new,refreshing question is in the air: is the very notion of blasphemy un-Islamic?
Sat, Sep 29, 2012August 10,2012 02:38:15 AM
Muslims,so far content with rushing relief following communal violence,have woken up to the need for justice and punishment of the guilty
Fri, Aug 10, 2012July 28,2012 03:20:32 AM
The compelling story of Maajid Nawaz,a young boy in Southend who joins a radical Islamist organisation and his journey back to democratic politics
Sat, Jul 28, 2012April 07,2012 00:22:57 AM
A journey between classical texts of Islamic history and jurisprudence
Sat, Apr 07, 2012January 26,2012 03:06:12 AM
There,little else will be. Both protesters and writers should remember that
Thu, Jan 26, 2012January 05,2012 03:03:35 AM
The MP law,ostensibly to protect the animal,is a stick to beat Muslims with
Thu, Jan 05, 2012November 24,2011 03:07:53 AM
In the persecution of a Christian pastor in Srinagar,we can observe the development of a dangerous double standard on religious conversion
Thu, Nov 24, 2011September 17,2011 03:56:10 AM
Take a closer look at the Supreme Court order.
Sat, Sep 17, 2011May 28,2011 01:28:38 AM
The story of how an American Jew became a Muslim in Pakistan and her involvement with Islamist fundamentalism.
Sat, May 28, 2011May 04,2011 01:19:44 AM
His poison found its antidote within the faith
Wed, May 04, 2011April 14,2011 00:04:17 AM
In his post-corrupt utopia,we should look forward to leaders like Narendra Modi.
Thu, Apr 14, 2011March 14,2011 00:17:40 AM
Even as young Muslims actively embrace opportunity,there are forces that want to pull them back,and close their minds.
Mon, Mar 14, 2011January 22,2011 02:01:57 AM
The shocking response of mainstream Muslim sects in India and Pakistan to Taseers murder.
Sat, Jan 22, 2011January 07,2011 02:54:47 AM
Women punching cops who quiz them in parks,campaigns for female participation in elections change is coming to Saudi Arabia as far as womens lives are concerned
Fri, Jan 07, 2011October 04,2010 04:52:31 AM
Why Muslims must gift away even the one-third of the plot that for the moment is legally theirs
Mon, Oct 04, 2010