Tag Archives: Identity

Muslims Are In India’s Mainstream

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Kaleem Kawaja

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

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Guest Post

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

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Many Rams – Many Ramayanas

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Ram Puniyani

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

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Ram Puniyani

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

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Terrorism – Islamic Or Un-Islamic?

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Ram Puniyani

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

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To Work Or Not To Work

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Syeda Semim Zahan

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

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Yoginder Sikand

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

Posted on February 12, 2008 by faraaz

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

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Syeda Semim Zahan

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?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

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

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