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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndian Muslims

Topic: Indian Muslims

Imagine Muslims playing Holi on the way to namaz—why can’t this be India’s normal?

Indian Muslims have already been celebrating Holi and other Hindu festivals on social media. Why not make this virtual trend a ground reality?

Delhi’s housing crisis—no takers for the 50,000+ flats built for urban poor

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Indian Muslims need freedom from ulema. A cleric can’t call Shami criminal for skipping roza

A cleric chastising Mohammad Shami for not fasting during Ramzan is less about religion and more about power theology and the confrontational ideology it engenders.

KK Muhammed’s restored temples promote social harmony. Must it be called atonement?

The real problem lies in the widespread urge to take pride in the conquests of ancient rulers. Pasmanda Muslims must acknowledge that they have no connection to invaders of the past.

Shehla Rashid’s book has a message for Indian Muslims—they can make it big

Shehla Rashid described ‘Role Models’ as a self-help book consisting of a collection of autobiographical essays by achievers such as AR Rahman, Sania Mirza, and Nigar Shaji.

Sajjad Nomani’s boycott call crosses a dangerous line, threatens freedom of Muslim voters

It is sad to see that those who identify as liberal-progressive in India often do not hesitate to make opportunistic coalitions or take support from regressive elements from the Muslim community.

Aligarh Muslim University was centre of Muslim politics. Then it became Muslim Politics itself

AMU’s Islam is more about politics than piety. Its 'minority' status has roots in a 'Muslim Vatican'.

Waqf Bill 2024 a reform that will help Muslim women become part of India development story

Those opposed to the Bill must understand that this is a matter about management of real estate. It's crucial to free waqf from the clutches of select people.

How AR Rahman founded an all-female orchestra in Dubai

Shehla Rashid's 'Role Models: Inspiring Stories of Indian Muslim Achievers' is a unique account of the Indian Muslims' contributions to national life.

Indian Muslim leaders must drop Hezbollah solidarity. Put country before Muslimness

The India Islamic Cultural Centre found it appropriate to honour a leader of Hezbollah—which is officially designated as a terrorist organisation even by several Arab countries.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.