The Indian Muslim: Living Between Faith and Fear
In September 2025, a simple expression of faith became a crime. When a devotional social media trend, the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign, went viral, it was deliberately framed as a provocation by authorities. The state’s response was swift and brutal: mass arrests and punitive demolitions that turned a peaceful act of devotion into a national flashpoint, revealing a clear intent to police and punish Muslim identity itself.
The Indian Muslim:The Unmaking of Secular India
The last few weeks exposed the depth of state-enabled tyranny against India’s Muslims. From the lynching of Suleman Pathan and the desecration of historic Muslim sites to bulldozer demolitions, deportations, and criminalization of dissent, violence has become systemic. With political rhetoric normalizing hate and laws codifying discrimination, India risks eroding its secular fabric and legitimizing religious persecution as governance.
Hate Speech Against Minorities In India Increased by 74% In 2024, Research Group Reports
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Hate speech against minorities in India surged 74% in 2024, with peaks during election season, India Hate Lab reports.
Punjab Muslims Pray for Rain Amid Smog Emergency
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Punjab declares smog emergency as Muslims pray for rain; schools close, and strict restrictions imposed across province.
In Modi’s Delhi, Indian Muslims find security in Segregation
Muslims in Delhi face growing segregation as they seek safety in enclaves following riots and rising Islamophobia.
Pakistan: The Flip Side
Uniquely born and uniquely existing, this is the story of Pakistan’s 76 years as a free country.
What’s Next for Pakistan in IIOJK?
The plight of Kashmir requires a nuanced perspective. Navigating international concerns, India\’s ambitions, and Pakistan\’s strategy is essential to ensure the Kashmiri people\’s struggle for self-determination remains alive.
Diaspora Writers’ Afghan War Depiction – Kochai vs Hosseini
The Afghan diaspora has faced ongoing struggles since the 1980s, marked by the heartbreaking necessity to leave their homeland. While their primary yearning is for a peaceful Afghanistan, the harsh realities of present-day global, political, and social circumstances continue to haunt their dreams.
Modi: The Defeat in Karnataka Elections
The defeat of Narendra Modi and the BJP in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections raises serious questions about the future of India\’s political landscape, as well as the implications for neighboring Pakistan.
India: Hindutva’s Offensive Against History
Since the dawn of humanity, politicians have sought recognition for themselves and their political ambitions. Tyrants have routinely tried to manipulate, alter, and exploit history so as to advance their political agendas. This is precisely what India is doing today.