The sole Muslim woman member of the Constituent Assembly, Begum Rasul opposed religion-based reservation and spoke up against conventions, like the purdah, that shackled women like her.
After the disputes of Babri Masjid, Gyanvapi and Sambhal, Ajmer is the newest strain on the fabric of peaceful coexistence of the two communities. However, while other disputed sites were mosques, this one is a renowned Sufi shrine
Just as the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat discouraged Hindu groups from looking for Shivling under every mosque, similarly can the Muslim leadership not be sagacious enough to help heal civilisational wounds?
One left for Pakistan, the other chose to stay on in a democratic India, his watan. The latter's espousal of democratic rights of his community would attract the ire of governments.
Muslims must rely on their own conscience, instead of ceding their powers to a regressive clergy or political parties whose raison d’être is a hatred of PM Modi. The truth must be spoken and articulated from within the community.
Shazia Ilmi writes: Accusations of bias or preferential treatment are ridiculous, convicts in the Bilkis Bano case utilised the remission process afforded to them after the minimum of 14 years. But this is less about jurisprudence and technicalities of law and more about justice
The moot question in this season of open mudslinging between TV channels is this: Is this just a fight for eyeballs, or does it reflect a genuine desire of millions of viewers for quality, firepower and accountability from channels?
This is a submission to our Honble Lok Sabha members. Before you embark on this noble journey of empowering our tribe,see where you are going,and who you are going with.
