Head of Research, Nous Network | PhD Scholar – Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
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The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 is not just a legal change, it is a direct attack on Muslim community assets. By tweaking key provisions of the Waqf Act, the government is creating systematic loopholes to weaken Waqf institutions, strip them of their autonomy, and make it easier to take over
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In this video, we delve into the complexities surrounding Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995, which empowers Waqf Boards to identify and declare properties as Waqf based on evidence and a formal procedure. With proposals to omit this section and replace the Survey Commissioner with the District Magistrate (DM)
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Can the Waqf Board really claim any property under Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995?
Research
Education is a vital component of development and empowerment. Sadly, Muslims in India have low representation in education, especially in higher education. Various factors contribute to this issue, and one aspect that warrants examination is the role of community efforts in establishing and managing educational institutions. This study aimed to
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Among the many hardships that Muslims in India face today, one prominent issue that has always existed but has worsened over time is their unjust criminalization. In this video, we discuss various forms of unjust criminalization that Muslims currently experience, accompanied by prison statistics that underscore the gravity of the
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Of all of the marks India is making on the global stage this year, from the moon landing to the G20 Summit, not least of it all is India becoming the most populous country in the world.
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Muslims in India are often questioned about meat consumption in general and on animal sacrifice on the day of Eid-ul-Adha, in particular. As the festival of Eid-ul-Adha approaches, campaigns such as Save Animal, Eco-friendly Eid, Bloodless Eid etc., gain momentum. While some people, mainly right-wing individuals and social activists, advocate
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The Ministry of Minority Affair's 2023 budget has been slashed by almost 40%. The 1st-8th class pre-matric scholarship for minorities has been taken away. The Padho Pardesh scheme for minorities was canceled. And most recently, the #MaulanaAzadNationalFellowship (MANF) for minorities was scrapped. In this video, we look at
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At a time when I was anxious and worried about the future. My friend called and asked me to check the MANF fellowship list. I checked the list immediately, and when I saw my name on the list, I felt so relieved. If it was not for the MANF fellowship,
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The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its most recent data on India’s prisoners on 31st August 2022. The report found that Muslims and other marginalized communities including Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are incarcerated in India disproportionately to their population share. TNN as part of its product '
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Rohingya Muslims have faced decades of discrimination and repression in their own country - Myanmar, as well as other countries where they sought refuge. In this video, we attempt to shed light on their heartbreaking journey, their current status in Myanmar and India, and the recent uproar over Union Minister