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Young Muslim leadership from grass-roots

Syed Shahabuddin continue to impress me with his articles, he is one of the best living intellectual minds of Indian Muslims. About a year ago he restarted his publication “Muslim India.” If nothing else in that magazine, his editorial is … Continue reading

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And What Is My Issue With Vande Mataram?

Vande Mataram issue is again hogging the limelight and political denominations of all hue are palnning to make a killing. I have nothing to say of them. Such people have been squarely criticized at this blog and elsewhere. For me … Continue reading

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Muslims MLAs Who Won In Assembly Polls In Assam, Kerala, TN

A good number of Muslim MLAs made it to the assemblies of Kerala, West Bengal and Assam in the recently held polls. In Assam 25 Muslims have made it to the Assembly including eight of the Badruddin Ajmal’s AUDF, eight … Continue reading

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MIM Wants Urdu State

The Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) has demanded a separate state for the Urdu speakers. The latest statement came on TRS leaders’ demanding creation of separate Telangana state. When there can be two Telugu speaking states in the country, why can’t be … Continue reading

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