‘The etymology of the word ‘Hijra’ can be traced to its Arabic root ‘Hijr’ which means departure or exodus from one’s tribe. There’s poetic justice in the name. All transpersons are in perpetual exile both from the world and from […]
A Muslim-born dancer in India has said that she was prohibited to dance in a temple festival in Kerala as ‘non-Hindus’ were not allowed in inside, NDTV reported. Mansiya VP had to perform at the 10-day National Festival of Dance […]
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri took to Twitter to ‘thank’ and send ‘love’ to a Kashmiri Muslim after he issued an apology on TV for the killing of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley that led to their exodus in […]
Gangubai Kathiawadi is an essential film for several reasons. Bollywood’s attempt to make a film on the challenges faced by sex workers in India is an earnest attempt to showcase their struggles and triumph without a single layer of sugar […]
By: Umar Manzoor Shah Gaya Ikhlass alam sai, ajab ye dour ayaa hai Daree sab khalq zaalim sai, ajab ye dour ayaa hai Empathy is gone from our worlds, strange times have arrived Tyrant is terrifying us all, strange times […]
Founded in 2009, the group uses dance as a medium of self-expression and raise awareness about the LGBTQIA+ community in India, who continue to face discrimination on a daily basis. Writer: Akanksha Saxena The transgender community in India faces many […]
The book “Aligarh Muslim University: The Making of the Modern Indian Muslim” by Mohammed Wajihuddin sheds light on AMU and its role in determining where the Muslim community stands in modern-day India. Mohammed Wajihuddin The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) completed […]
Known for his humour and hard-hitting poetry, Siddalingaiah, was member of Karnataka’s legislative council twice.Bengaluru, Noted poet and Dalit rights activist who used his poetry to raise issues of social injustices, Dr Siddalingaiah, was conferred the Padma Shri. BySharan Poovanna, […]
The other recipients are HR Keshavamurthy, Subbanna Ayyappan, Abdul Khader Nadakattin and Amai Mahalinga Naik. Five noted personalities from Karnataka across all walks of life were chosen for the prestigious Padma Shri Awards 2022. Noted Dalit activist and poet Siddhalingaiah […]
Doha : First international release of the book titled “Aligarh Muslim University” was launched in a glittering function in Oasis Beach Club hotel in Doha Qatar on 14th January 2022 by AMUAAQ. Author of the book renowned journalist Mohammed Wajihuddin, […]
