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Minority Education Under Siege: Government closes Maulana Azad Foundation

Minority Education Under Siege: Government closes Maulana Azad Foundation

This video exposes the Indian government's decision to shut down the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF), a vital resource for minority education, particularly Muslims. Key Points: * The MAEF effectively promoted education among disadvantaged minorities for over 30 years. * Government data confirms the positive impact of its scholarship programs

The ‘Good’ Muslim -‘Bad’ Muslim: Cinema, Tropes and Islamophobia

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The ‘Good’ Muslim -‘Bad’ Muslim: Cinema, Tropes and Islamophobia

Cinema reflects the political context of its times and in India’s contemporary polarised public discourse, state patronage has been extended to the alarming trend of propaganda films like The Kashmir Files or Kerala Story. Films that lend weight to the Hindutva project of otherising the Indian Muslim. In this

Is India a Democratic Country? | Prof. Zoya Hasan

Is India a Democratic Country? | Prof. Zoya Hasan

The V-Dem Institute’s report on global democracies has documented the erosion of democratic values in India, demoting India to an ‘electoral autocracy’ in 2021. Zoya Hasan is a political scientist and Professor Emeritus at Centre for Political Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. She has authored extensive work on the Indian

Uncovering the Truth: Muslim Criminalisation in India

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Uncovering the Truth: Muslim Criminalisation in India

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

The Myth Of The Muslim Invader in India

The Myth Of The Muslim Invader in India

The recent rewriting of history books and changing of street names rests on the myth of the ‘Muslim Invader’. An all-pervasive discourse that paints India’s history using the colours of religious identity.

Is India’s Population Problem a Muslim Problem?

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Is India’s Population Problem a Muslim Problem?

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.

Rushdie Affair: Can Fatwa Be Free Speech? | Dr. Amir Ali

Rushdie Affair: Can Fatwa Be Free Speech? | Dr. Amir Ali

This video opinion sheds light on the Rushdie Affair, focusing on the controversial impact it had on the Muslim world and its representation in the media.

Understanding the Legality and Politics of Uniform Civil Code | MR Shamshad

Understanding the Legality and Politics of Uniform Civil Code | MR Shamshad

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been a contentious issue in India for many years. In recent months, the debate has intensified after the Law Commission invited arguments in favor of or against the UCC, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed the idea.

Qur'an: The Eternal Wonder (Episode 01)

Qur'an: The Eternal Wonder (Episode 01)

In this episode, Dr. Jamil directs his attention towards the Qur'an as the ultimate source of knowledge and law for humanity.

Eid-ul-Adha: Debunking Myths and Exploring Socio-economic Significance

Eid-ul-Adha: Debunking Myths and Exploring Socio-economic Significance

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

How the Indian Media manufactures your consent

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How the Indian Media manufactures your consent

Research By: Fasiha Shaikh & Firasha Shaikh The mainstream Indian news media has gone rogue. Over the past few years, it has increasingly been called out for spreading polarisation, hate and toxic propaganda. Watering the seeds of prejudice, it has been condemned for its communally divisive programming and anti-Muslim dogwhistling.

Empty Promises: Budget Cuts for Minority Schemes in India

Empty Promises: Budget Cuts for Minority Schemes in India

On 1st February 2023, the government of India introduced the Union Budget 2023-24 in the Parliament. The Budget was introduced with claims of inclusive and encompassing growth. However, a closer look at the budget allocations tells a different story. The government has slashed the budgetary allocation of the Ministry of

Closing the Door of Higher Education for Minorities | MANF

Closing the Door of Higher Education for Minorities | MANF

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

Hilal Ahmed on the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 | Nous Interviews

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Hilal Ahmed on the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 | Nous Interviews

Dr. Hilal Ahmed is an associate professor at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).

Jamia's Aapa Jaan: Gerda Philipsborn

Jamia's Aapa Jaan: Gerda Philipsborn

Among all tall yet relevant names, this one name: Gerda, almost sounded odd. Who was this person, and why was an entire hostel and daycare centre named after her? Written by: Khansa Juned In 2022, Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, located in Delhi, finally decided to resume offline classes.

Making Higher Education inaccessible for Muslims: The discontinuation of Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

Making Higher Education inaccessible for Muslims: The discontinuation of Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

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,

How Public is our Public transport? | Delhi Air Pollution

How Public is our Public transport? | Delhi Air Pollution

Each year at the onset of winter, the problem of air pollution in Delhi takes over. As AQI levels peak and meters turn red, pollution is churned in the news cycle and emergency measures are dealt out. But the substandard air quality in Delhi is not just a winter phenomenon.

Silicon Valley of India and Floods: an unresolved crisis

Silicon Valley of India and Floods: an unresolved crisis

Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka prides to be the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. But why has this high-tech city failed to fix the crisis of monsoonal floods? Is it the city or its residents who are to be blamed? In this video, we explore the subterranean of Bangalore to find the answer.