How U.S. Muslims Have Transformed in the 20 Years Since 9/11—and What It Means in the Wake of 10/7
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How U.S. Muslims Have Transformed in the 20 Years Since 9/11—and What It Means in the Wake of 10/7

ByEman Abdelhadi

After October 7, verbal and physical assaults against Muslims in the United States have risen to levels not seen since 9/11. Censorship of pro-Palestinian views has also skyrocketed, and many are afraid not just for their physical safety but also their livelihoods.

The Implications of Appropriating Ram as a Mascot for Politics – 2 Articles
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The Implications of Appropriating Ram as a Mascot for Politics – 2 Articles

ByPurushottam Agrawal; and Sravasti Dasgupta

‘The Idea of Ram, and the Idea of India’: Those using Ram as a political mascot must consider how their actions impact the ideals of an inclusive, democratic and just society India aims to be. Also: ‘PM Modi in Ram Temple Pran Prathishtha: End of Secularism as “Distance” Between State and Religion?’.

Congress Declines to Participate in Temple Consecration; Gandhi and Tagore on Temple Inauguration – 3 Articles
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Congress Declines to Participate in Temple Consecration; Gandhi and Tagore on Temple Inauguration – 3 Articles

ByApoorvanand; Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta; and S.N. Sahu

‘The January 22 Ram Temple Inauguration Is a Political Event. It’s a Crucial Test for Indian Politics’; ‘Why Congress Clearly Saying January 22 Is Part of RSS/BJP’s “Political Project” Matters’; ‘Gandhi, Vivekananda, Tagore, and Temple Consecration’.

Gyanvapi Mosque Row: Looking for ‘Character’ When History Establishes it Unequivocally
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Gyanvapi Mosque Row: Looking for ‘Character’ When History Establishes it Unequivocally

ByShubham Sharma

The ‘de-religiosification’ of Hinduism by India’s judiciary has allowed the forces of Hindutva to pose Hinduism as a supra-religious order that naturally makes available to its adherents, unquestionably, the best moral code of conduct.

Headscarf Issue Should be Evaluated in Context of Basic Human Rights and Not Justified from Theological Perspective
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Headscarf Issue Should be Evaluated in Context of Basic Human Rights and Not Justified from Theological Perspective

ByArif Ayaz Parrey interviews Seyma Akin

Seyma Akin, who teaches at the Faculty of Political Sciences at the Necmettin Erbakan University in Konya, Türkiye, speaks on the history and politics of women’s clothing in Türkiye.