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Topic: Munawar Faruqui

Mohd Zubair got bail, but the guiding principle of India’s justice system is still in jail

Nupur Sharma and Mohammed Zubair are on the opposite sides of the political divide, but the Supreme Court's relief to them reaffirms that 'bail, not jail' is the rule.

Muslim comedians standing up against Islamophobia—one self-deprecating joke at a time

While prominent Muslim personalities keep silent, these stand-up artists are punching themselves down, metaphorically, in an attempt to counter prejudice.

Not hate speech if stand-up comics poke fun at religion, but it is when evangelists do: Madras HC

Hearing a plea filed by a priest booked for allegedly mocking Hindus, Madras HC draws distinction between those who can seek immunity from criminal prosecution in hate speech cases.

Munawar Faruqui, love after Covid, Old Monk — the best of ThePrint Features in 2021

These are the top 10 most read and debated Feature articles from ThePrint in 2021.

SRK, Munawar, Shami – 2021 showed the fragility of Indian Muslims’ celebrity status

2021 is a reminder that the rising Hindutva hate won't give a free pass to a successful Muslim icon. And silence isn't a safe choice either.

How Twitter trolls forced Brig Lidder’s daughter to close account, days after he died in crash

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

KTR extends Hyderabad invite to Munawar Faruqui & Kunal Kamra, says ‘we don’t cancel shows’

State IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao says Hyderabad welcoming of ‘all cultures and criticism’ while Bengaluru, where Faruqui’s last show was cancelled, ‘takes comedy too seriously’.

Pani puri, comedy & intolerance — Two days with Munawar Faruqui, the comedian denied a stage

‘I feel like I’m playing 3-4 Munawar Faruquis,' the comedian says. His last 16 shows were cancelled in a row.

Who runs Bajrang Dal? Here are the men who power ‘moral policing & vigilante’ Hindutva group

From getting police to cancel Munawar Faruqui's show to invading Christian prayer meets to throwing ink at Prakash Jha, the Bajrang Dal has been on a renewed offensive.

Omicron threat, Opposition protest & PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat — Page 1 news from the Urdu press

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

On Camera

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?