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The Mosque That Vanished Before Sunrise

The Mosque That Vanished Before Sunrise

A mosque inside Saharanpur's collectorate, reportedly standing since 1911 with a lease deed to the Government of India itself, was bulldozed at 5 a.m. — before its custodians could even reach the High Court. Now a second mosque, in Moradabad, has received a similar notice.

Dissent on Trial: The Incarceration of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam

Dissent on Trial: The Incarceration of Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam

Six years on, the incarceration of Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid raises critical questions on dissent and justice. This documentary moves beyond headlines to examine the UAPA cases, their lived realities, and what their imprisonment reveals about protest and democracy in India.

Six Years of Silence: Recollecting the Horror of December 15 at Jamia Millia Islamia

Six Years of Silence: Recollecting the Horror of December 15 at Jamia Millia Islamia

"They were beating to kill." Six years after the police crackdown at Jamia Millia Islamia, survivors recount the trauma of December 15. From the library assault to the lingering silence on campus, this is the story of a "black day" and the elusive wait for justice.

Invisible Bihar: The Untold Story of Muslims in Seemanchal | Poverty, Politics & Representation

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Invisible Bihar: The Untold Story of Muslims in Seemanchal | Poverty, Politics & Representation

Bihar is India’s third-most populous state — yet remains one of its most underdeveloped. But behind Bihar’s well-known struggles lies a story almost never told: the story of its Muslim citizens, especially in Seemanchal. Muslims make up 17% of Bihar’s population — one in every six people — but remain

Jahanpanah: The fourth city of Medieval Delhi

Jahanpanah: The fourth city of Medieval Delhi

Delhi, often called the "city of cities" is home to hundreds of historical monuments. Some continue to draw visitors from across the world, standing strong through time, while others have faded into neglect. In this video, we take you to Jahanpanah, the fourth city of Delhi, built by

Vakkom Abdul Khader | Bhagat Singh of South India

Vakkom Abdul Khader | Bhagat Singh of South India

Set against the chaos of the Second World War, this documentary tells the forgotten story of Vakkom Abdul Khader—hailed as the Bhagat Singh of South. A follower of Subhash Chandra Bose and a soldier of INA, Khader after getting training in Malaya returned to India with a mission to

Zafar Mahal | The Last Mughal Palace

Zafar Mahal | The Last Mughal Palace

Mehrauli, Delhi’s oldest city holds architectural marvels from different eras. The city that saw the rise and fall of different rulers, also remains witness to the last palace built by the Mughals, Zafar Mahal. The palace, once used as a summer retreat of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah

Legacy Of Delhi's Urdu Bazaar

Legacy Of Delhi's Urdu Bazaar

Urdu Bazaar, once a thriving hub of Urdu literature, housed around 60-70 book stores. Located opposite to the historic Jama Masjid, the market offered a space which nurtured poets, publishers, and readers. This documentary explores how the rise of food commerce, changing reading trends, and the politics of language has

Hashimpura Muslim Massacre | A Forgotten Chapter of 1987

Hashimpura Muslim Massacre | A Forgotten Chapter of 1987

On the night of May 22, 1987, in the industrial settlement of Hashimpura, Meerut, 42 Muslim men were abducted by the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), taken to the edge of the Ganga canal, and executed in cold blood. Their only crime? Being Muslim in a city under curfew.

Life in Delhi's Muslim Areas: Struggles, Neglect, and Political Abandonment

Life in Delhi's Muslim Areas: Struggles, Neglect, and Political Abandonment

Delhi’s Muslim areas face systemic neglect, with poor infrastructure, discrimination, and political persecution. Following communal unrest, more and more Muslims are migrating to these areas as they find a sense of safety. As India’s capital votes on February 5, watch our latest report on these areas. Football shirts

Fatehpuri Masjid: Education, Heritage and Legacy of Waqf

Fatehpuri Masjid: Education, Heritage and Legacy of Waqf

The introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in Parliament has sparked a heated debate. Is the bill truly aimed at reducing corruption and promoting transparency, or are there hidden agendas at play? While the government and mainstream media narratives claim Waqf properties are being misused, the 375-year-old historic Fatehpuri