Nous Opinions Featured Maharashtra’s 5% Muslim Quota: Administrative Closure or Policy Shift? Maharashtra has scrapped the 5% Muslim quota, inactive for over a decade. But is this merely administrative clean-up or a signal of shifting priorities in minority welfare? This article revisits the data, legal history, and broader policy context behind the decision.
Nous Explains Why Fighting Terrorism Alone Won’t Bring Lasting Peace: Dr. Javed Jamil Terrorism isn’t born in a vacuum—it is fueled by injustice, exploitation, and tyranny. While terrorists must be condemned without hesitation, the world must also hold the US, Israel, and other global powers accountable for oppressive policies, global exploitation, and systemic disregard for human dignity. From hijacking international institutions
Nous Podcast Featured Waqf, UCC & The Battle for Muslim Rights | Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas Join this episode of Nous Podcast as we sit down with Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, a respected community leader, journalist, and social activist with decades of experience in advocating for social justice and minority rights. In this conversation, we dive into the Waqf Amendment Bill, examining the real issues at
Nous Opinions Israeli Occupation, European Nationalism & the Indian Connection | Prof. Irfan Ahmad In this Nous Opinion video, Prof. Irfan Ahmad, a sociology professor at Ibn Haldun University, unpacks the deep historical roots of the Israel-Palestine issue, challenging the dominant narrative that frames October 7 as its starting point. He critically examines the complex relationship between Zionism and Judaism, questioning why Zionist aspirations
Nous Podcast Pasmanda Muslims, Caste & Social Justice | Ali Anwar Ansari (Ex-MP) In this episode of Nous Podcast, Ali Javed speaks with Ali Anwar Ansari, former Rajya Sabha MP and President of Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz. A veteran journalist turned politician, Ali Anwar has been a key voice advocating for social justice, caste representation, and reservation for Dalit Muslims in India. Before entering
Nous Podcast Empowering Muslims: Challenges & Solutions | Syed Sadatullah Husaini (JIH President) Join us for an insightful conversation with Syed Sadatullah Husaini, Ameer (President) of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind and former National President of the Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO). He has authored several books, including ‘Hindustani Musalmano ki Tamkin o Taraqqi: Bahesiat e Khaire Ummat’, ‘Hindutva Intiha Pasandi: Nazariyati Kashmakash aur Musalman’
Nous Podcast Indian Muslims: Between Secularism & Majoritarianism | In Conversation with Prof. Mujibur Rehman In this insightful episode of the Nous Network Podcast, we sit down with Prof. Mujibur Rehman to discuss the challenges, identity, and future of Indian Muslims as discussed in his book Shikwa-e-Hind. He examines their engagement in pre-partition politics, the debate around their role in the demand for partition, and
Nous Podcast Mani Shankar Aiyar on Modern India: Muslims, Congress, Hindutva & Indo-Pak Relations In this episode of Nous, we bring you a compelling conversation with Mani Shankar Aiyar, a former diplomat and Union Minister, whose career spans decades of political and diplomatic experience. Known for his sharp intellect, candid views, and commitment to secularism, Aiyar delves into pressing issues such as the rise
Nous Podcast Muslim Identity and the Politics of Law in India | Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui In this compelling podcast, Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqqui, Assistant Professor of Law at Jindal Global Law School explores the intricate intersections of politics and law, and the struggle of Indian Muslim identity. He has previously taught in West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Aliah
Nous Opinions Struggles of a Working Class Woman in Urban India: Many lives of Syeda X | Neha Dixit In this conversation, Neha Dixit discusses her book 'The Many Lives of Syeda X', which explores the lives of marginalized women in India, particularly focusing on the experiences of Syeda, an urban poor migrant Muslim woman.
Nous Opinions Mob Lynching, Hate Crime, and the Law | Dr Mohsin Alam Bhat Author: Dr Mohsin Alam Bhatt, Lecturer in Law (Assistant Professor) at Queen Mary University of London
Nous Opinions 2024 Election Verdict and Indian Muslims | Aditya Menon Welcome to another engaging episode of Nous Opinion! We are honoured to host Aditya Menon, Senior Journalist and Political Editor at The Quint. With his extensive experience, Aditya sheds light on crucial political topics and pressing issues concerning Indian Muslims.
Nous Opinions Featured What constitutes Hate Speech? | Shahrukh Alam In this video, Sharukh Alam, an Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, addresses the challenges of dealing with hate speech and hate crime in India.
Nous Opinions 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
Nous Opinions The Long History of Religious Segregation in Delhi | Dr. Nazima Parveen Indian cities are segregated along caste and religious lines. A recent research based on government data from 15 lakh residential neighbourhoods suggest that residential segregation in India’s urban areas is as bad as racial segregation in the United States.
Nous Opinions 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.
Nous Opinions 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.
Nous Opinions 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.
Nous Opinions 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
Nous Opinions 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
