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Friday, January 9, 2026
TopicRamzan

Topic: Ramzan

Samay Raina to Gulmarg fashion show—Why isn’t an apology enough to calm hurt sentiments?

India has always been guided by public sentiment. Now, our tolerance is declining

‘Tarpaulin hijab’ to urging Muslims to stay indoors, what’s behind BJP’s Holi narrative

This year, Holi falls both on a Friday and in the holy month of Ramzan. Political analysts say Holi and Eid have long been tools of political outreach in India.

Hyderabad haleem hit by Instagram epidemic, poor campaigns, and paid reviews

Dear ‘food reviewers’, please leave haleem alone. It doesn’t need your loud Instagram Reels.

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.

Haleem hopping in Hyderabad—why Ramzan is worth every sleepless night in this Telangana city

From sizzling Pathar ka Gosht to late-night Sehri, Hyderabad’s Ramzan food scene turns the city into a vibrant, sleepless haven for food lovers.

BJP attacks Telangana govt for Ramzan work concession. Didn’t NDA do the same in Andhra, says Congress

Amit Malviya brought Telangana circular on a one-hour relaxation for Muslim employees during Ramzan to public notice. But, the party has been silent on a similar memo by the Naidu govt.

Ceasefire talks between Hamas, mediators end with no breakthrough as Ramzan deadline looms

Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim said Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘doesn’t want to reach an agreement and the ball now is in the Americans’ court.’

‘Israel agrees to halt Gaza war during Ramzan, risks losing world support,’ says Joe Biden

The US president said that he hoped to have a ceasefire in the conflict by the following Monday. Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the idea of a two state solution.

Day after attack, chaos at mosque in Sonepat village. Allegations of ‘conspiracy’ add to tensions

Mosque in Sandal Kalan village allegedly attacked around 9.30 pm during prayer time, amid Ramzan festivities. 16 people arrested so far.

‘Green’ Ramzan revives Islam’s long tradition of sustainability and care for the planet

While the move toward environmental consciousness has gained traction among Muslims, links between Islam and sustainability are found in the faith’s foundational texts.

On Camera

Why Pinarayi Vijayan is going soft on an Ezhava leader’s anti-Muslim hate speech

Pinarayi Vijayan once called Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of SNDP Yogam, Kerala’s Pravin Togadia. Now he is giving his hate speech a free pass.

500% tariffs ahead for India? Trump’s lined up a big bad Bill for countries buying Russian oil

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.

2025: Pakistan’s deadliest year in over a decade

Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.