Topic: Aligarh Movement
Modi is reaching out. AMU has a chance to take Muslims away from path of confrontation
Despite its characteristic boast, Aligarh could not chart a path for modernity and progress of Indian Muslims after Independence. PM Modi's centenary address is an opportunity.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, for whom educational reform was a way of life
A Raj loyalist or a social reformer who transformed education for Muslims — regardless of how he is perceived, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan left an indelible mark on India.
On Camera
YourTurn
Bengal has many Kalis, but TMC can’t accommodate them anymore. UP, Haryana is in the way
Moitra, TMC leadership need to have a conversation. And send everyone else a memo: Protecting Bengali identity is not the party’s only line anymore.
Keep calm and carry on: Unlike wheat, rice isn’t hot yet
The world is worried that India might restrict exports of rice after wheat, pushing prices higher and worsening global food security.
Defence
In a first in IAF, father-daughter fly in same fighter formation as fellow wingmen
Daughter of Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma, Flying Officer Ananya Sharma is currently undergoing training to master ‘superior and faster’ jets.
Moral, political & ideological questions on Maharashtra: 1st is simplest to answer, 3rd trickiest
What is Shiv Sena’s ideology? We might say it’s been a convenient mix of extreme ethnic chauvinism & unforgiving Hindutva. Within the second, the party retained space to manoeuvre.