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Majoritarian Politics and the Erosion of Minority Dignity in India: The Bihar Hijab Incident

Majoritarian Politics and the Erosion of Minority Dignity in India: The Bihar Hijab Incident

Nimra Khalil December 22, 2025

The forcible removal of a Muslim woman doctor’s hijab by Bihar’s Chief Minister was not an isolated lapse of conduct but a revealing moment in India’s evolving political culture. It underscored how majoritarian ideology increasingly normalizes the public humiliation of minorities, particularly Muslim women, and weakens constitutional guarantees of equality, religious freedom, and personal dignity.

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Neglected Languages & Overlooked Identities in Sindh

Neglected Languages & Overlooked Identities in Sindh

Syed Abdullah Anwer September 5, 2025

Sindh is home to at least 16 distinct languages, yet official recognition remains limited to Vicholi Sindhi. This marginalization threatens cultural heritage, deepens social inequalities, and obscures the province’s rich linguistic mosaic. Reforming policies to include all regional tongues is essential for inclusivity and unity.

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Why Pakistan Still Matters to Its Diaspora

Why Pakistan Still Matters to Its Diaspora

Azam Ahmed September 3, 2025

For generations of the Pakistani diaspora, belonging in the West has felt conditional, while Pakistan remains both a sanctuary and a source of frustration. Their lived experiences, shaped by partition memories, racial hostility abroad, and continued engagement with Pakistan, reveal a paradox of love, responsibility, and disillusionment.

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