Weaponising History: The Hindutva Communal Project
Those who want a Hindu rashtra as a mirror image of Muslim Pakistan are now imitating how history is taught in Pakistan.
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As Narendra Modi Lights a Candle in Church on Easter, the Real Message Is Blowing in the Wind
Apart from small talk on conserving water, the prime minister had not a word to say about the open persecution of minorities in India.
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Muslims Can Live, But They Shouldn’t Look Muslim or Congregate
The message behind the Noida protest by local residents is clear: Muslims are welcome to live in isolation in colonies numerically dominated by Hindus, provided they do not ‘look’ Muslim and do not publicly form a collective.
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Tipu Sultan’s Real History Is Better Than the Fake One Being Peddled
What the BJP completely misses is that Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan not only kept the British at bay for more than 30 years, they also significantly advanced rocketry beyond what existed anywhere at the time. But all this has no relevance for the BJP – all that matters is winning Karnataka elections.
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In the Case of the Maliana Massacre, Justice Has Been Delayed, Denied and Deprived
From the filing of the FIR 36 years ago to the verdict delivered on March 31, 2023, nothing in the case has been just.
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The Myth of Bhima Koregaon Reinforces the Identities It Seeks to Transcend
The resolve to fight Hindutva forces is certainly laudable, but the myth used for the purpose may be grossly counterproductive. Also: recent article by Anand Teltumbde replying to critics of the above article: “Anand Teltumbde Explains the Genesis of His Articles on Bhima-Koregaon”.
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The Shattering of the Muslim Hope in India
A young Muslim reflects on the collapse of constitutional promises and on the everyday fears and dilemmas faced by the minorities.
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New Report Finds ‘Distinct’, ‘Eerie’ Patterns in Hanuman Jayanti, Ram Navami Rallies in April 2022
A new report has found that the violence was “systemic”, including the “nature of instigation”, “tactics of mobilising the majority” and “the administrative response as collective punishment”. Also: “Is Violence During Ram Navami the New Normal?”
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Gurjar Queens, Vokkaliga Warriors: How BJP Is Inventing History for a New Hindutva Caste Politics
Historians suggest that the heroes the BJP is invoking to attract castes either do not exist or their role is being exaggerated.
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Hindu Monks Calling for Violence Against India’s Minorities are Betraying Their Sacred Vows
The commitment of offering fearlessness to all should be understood as an obligation to join in building communities where all live without fear.
