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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIndian Muslims

Topic: Indian Muslims

Outrage over Aurangzeb is a smokescreen—the Muslim community itself is the real target

If the goal was to erase Aurangzeb's presence, it seems we are only ensuring that he never truly leaves the conversation.

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.

On Camera

The killing of a Minnesota woman by ICE agent has awoken the ‘tech Left’

‘We all bear a collective responsibility to speak up and not be silent when we see things like the events of the last week,’ Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google, wrote on X.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.