Tag Archives: Identity

Muslims Are In India’s Mainstream

The Muslim identity of India is a thoroughly Indian identity, very different from the Islamic identity of other Muslim countries. This unique Indo-Islamic identity has evolved over centuries of intermingling of traditions, culture, religion and social contacts Continue reading

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Muslims In Europe: Perceptions Of Discrimination And Islamophobia – I

Muslims are under tough scrutiny and face difficult choices in Europe. Continue reading

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Many Rams – Many Ramayanas

RSS wants everyone to believe in a particular Ramayana narrative glossing over the reality. Continue reading

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Protests Against Jodhaa Akbar – History And Community Honor

What are the reasons behind recent protests against the movie Jodhaa Akbar? Continue reading

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Terrorism – Islamic Or Un-Islamic?

What has the religion of Islam to do with terrorism? Continue reading

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To Work Or Not To Work

Do women work for themselves and should men care? Continue reading

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Neither ‘Hindu’ Nor ‘Muslim’ But A Bit of Both – Rajasthan’s Cheeta-Merats

A little known community in Rajastan follows a syncretic form of Hinduism and Islam. Continue reading

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Seminar Report – Muslim Communities In India

Report on a seminar organized at Hyderabad Central University on Muslim communities in India. Continue reading

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Taare Zameen Par And Stereotyping Muslims

Sending CD of Taare Zameen Par back home led to an interesting discussion and uncomfortable questions. Continue reading

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Where Do Indian Muslims Go From Here?

Problems faced by 140 million strong Indian Muslim community and the historical perspective. Continue reading

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