By Dr Binoy Kampmark The Nobel Peace Prize is an institution long stuffed with straw. Established by the inventor of dynamite Alfred Nobel, its very…
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Why is it important for Muslim organisations to do introspection?
By Grace Mubashir The history of Muslim organisations in India traces back to colonial Bengal. Anjuman-e-Islami Calcutta was founded in 1855; this was the pioneer…
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When Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Tool for Terror: The New Technological Threat
By Grace Mubashir The recent report of Claude AI on terrorist organisations using their facility for activities raises serious concern. This article is a serious…
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Fiqh Of Muwāṭanah: Citizenship, Belonging, And Islamic Jurisprudence in The Modern State
By Grace Mubashir The fiqh of muwāṭanah represents one of the most important areas of contemporary Islamic jurisprudence. Its central question is how Muslims can…
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Lohia’s realization of a vibrant and active Gandhi
(Dr. Prem Singh)“The greatest revolution of our time is, therefore, a procedural revolution, removal of injustice through a mode of action characterised by justice. The…
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Is Israel’s reign ending? Macklemore and the cultural war over Palestine
By Ramzy Baroud ‘Page Six Hollywood’ recently declared: “War of Open Letters Erupts Between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine Factions in Hollywood.” Only a few years ago,…
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Islam doesn’t mandate that women be confined to homes
by Uzma Khatoon The Indian public sphere was recently stirred by controversial remarks from a prominent traditional Sunni leader, who defended a circular issued by…
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Why Maulana Maududi’s political Islam is not relevant in twenty-first-century India
by Saquib Salim “Certainly. I should have no objection even if the Muslims of India are treated in that form of Government as shudras and…
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Sharp Decline in Opium Poppy Cultivation in Afghanistan Deserves Support and Appreciation
by Bharat Dogra In year 2010 the area under poppy opium cultivation in Afghanistan was very high at 122,513 hectares. By year 2020 this had…
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Smashing Patriarchy and Promoting Patriarchy: Diverse trends of Indian Society
Ram Puniyani In pre-colonial India broad Hindu society was ruled by the laws of manusmiriti (MS) where caste and gender hierarchy was the core of…
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