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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Muslim Women

Forget ‘essential’, hijab isn’t that Islamic. Muslim women just made Western tees ‘halaal’

Hijab replaced the invisibility of Muslim women with a hypervisibility of religious identity. That's why Karnataka HC's judgment stands tall.

We asked Muslim women why they wear hijab in playing sports. Here’s what they told us

Supporters of hijab ban should listen to Muslim women who want to wear a hijab in sports. If they are silenced, it will further exclude them.

BJP backs Bommai on Karnataka hijab ban, but leaders worry PM Modi’s global image could be hit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken in support of the Karnataka govt's stance on the hijab row, but BJP leaders are worried about its repercussions.

Let’s focus on getting women into education, work. Don’t make it conditional on what they wear

Women’s literacy, higher education are lowest among Muslims, who are among poorest groups. Figure for those working or willing to work likely to be even lower than 20% for all women.

It’s not just Muslim rebel women who came out of purdah. See how most were dutiful daughters

According to a paper published on JSTOR on 8 Feb, purdah wasn't the forte of rebel Muslims like Ismat Chughtai. Dutiful women were a part of it too.

Reform on hijab important but where it’s coming from is more important

Like interpretations of Muskan Khan's viral video, the hijab row too is multi-layered — religion, law and feminism blending together into a political soup.

‘Constitutional questions’: Karnataka HC refers hijab plea to larger bench, no interim order

Single bench of Justice Krishna S. Dixit said larger bench needed due to ‘enormity of questions of importance’, and refused interim relief for students to take their exams.

Bulli Bai, Sulli Deals show that we Indians don’t respect the dignity of people different from us

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Cops identify 6 youth from Clubhouse chat on Muslim women, say lockdowns upped online activity

Delhi Police said some of the IDs were also part of 2-3 similar Clubhouse groups last year, recordings have been sent for analysis to identify all voices that passed lewd remarks.

Delhi Police call 18-yr-old from UP for questioning, suspect him of creating Clubhouse group

Suspect identified as Rahul Kapoor went by the username 'Bismillah' & allegedly created the group 'Muslim gals are more beautiful than Hindu gals' on Clubhouse.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.