Zakia Soman

The writer is a women’s rights activist and one of the founding members of Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan.

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Zakia Soman writes to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud: I feel let downSubscriber Only

September 24,2024 18:34:21 PM

The noble principle of separation of powers between the executive and judiciary has long been blurred in our country. As you celebrated, for public viewing, a religious festival I hope you remembered how minorities are persecuted for their religions

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

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In a time of religious polarisation, Supreme Court verdict on alimony for Muslim women is a step forwardSubscriber Only

July 11,2024 18:39:46 PM

Muslim women continue to be denied their Quranic rights as well as constitutional rights. SC verdict can enable them to fight for justice

Fri, Jul 12, 2024

Zakia Soman writes: As a Muslim woman, I want to engage with Uniform Civil Code processSubscriber Only

June 26,2023 06:45:03 AM

There is no right time for gender justice. This ought to have happened under the Congress or coalition governments of the past

Tue, Jun 27, 2023

Zakia Soman writes | Gujarat elections and Uniform Civil Code: Hindutva politics has made UCC about minority baiting, instead of gender justice and equalitySubscriber Only

November 04,2022 16:56:09 PM

Despite the posturing by BJP functionaries, there is no hint of what a UCC in present-day India would look like. There is no conversation about how to make it an inclusive plan that draws on the best practices of all religions

Fri, Nov 04, 2022

Muslim intellectuals meeting Mohan Bhagwat is welcome – but it’s not enoughSubscriber Only

October 04,2022 04:04:48 AM

Indian Muslims need an enlightened, secular leadership that believes in constitutional values; BJP-RSS politics requires a fundamental shift to ensure social harmony

Tue, Oct 04, 2022

Zakia Soman writes: Justice died a thousand deaths when rapists and murderers in the Bilkis Bano case were set freeSubscriber Only

August 17,2022 18:26:56 PM

What is the message that goes out to survivors of sexual assault and communal violence of Gujarat 2002? Ironically, this happened as PM Modi gave a call for upholding Nari Shakti.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

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PM Modi must use Mann Ki Baat to warn against vigilantism against minoritiesSubscriber Only

June 13,2022 03:52:54 AM

Zakia Soman writes: Those espousing a Hindu Rashtra must take a cue from the recent statement of the RSS chief and stop seeing red in everything Muslim and anywhere Islamic.

Mon, Jun 13, 2022

Why PM Modi should talk of inter-faith harmony in Mann ki BaatSubscriber Only

June 10,2022 19:29:43 PM

Zakia Soman writes: The Prime Minister must give a clear warning to those targeting minorities. Ordinary Indians need to regain the middle ground

Fri, Jun 10, 2022

Uniform cannot be more important than educationSubscriber Only

March 18,2022 03:16:16 AM

Zakia Soman writes: All girls must be in school with or without the hijab.

Fri, Mar 18, 2022

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Five States, Same AbsenceSubscriber Only

December 11,2018 00:25:19 AM

The silence on and of Muslims in assembly poll campaigns rang loud and clear

Tue, Dec 11, 2018

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What The RSS Chief Didn’t SaySubscriber Only

September 24,2018 00:10:03 AM

Bhagwat has missed the opportunity to clarify if the RSS’s idea of Bharat is based on the constitutional framework of justice and equality for all.

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

Is Congress pro-Muslim? It’s the wrong questionSubscriber Only

July 17,2018 00:05:39 AM

Congress does not have to be pro-Muslim to regain lost ground. Its policies towards the community need to be guided by the democratic principle of inclusiveness laid down in the Constitution.

Tue, Jul 17, 2018

Where women are without fearSubscriber Only

June 29,2018 00:04:19 AM

A new survey says India is the most dangerous country for women. It should be an occasion, not for defensiveness and denial, but for serious reflection and the joining of forces for women’s equality.

Fri, Jun 29, 2018