Because of the actions of the Jamia vice chancellor, detained students spent time in jail on the eve of Republic Day because they were practising what the Indian constitution …
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Breaking Stereotypes Around the Muslims of India
In today's India, stereotypes about Muslims ignore their diversity.
‘Very Frightening’ to Enter Campus Alone: Muslim Students Recount Hijab Ban’s Impact
A study published by the People's Union for Civil Liberties said that the hijab ban is widening the social divide among communities, leading to ghettoisation of education, social isolation …
Muslim Women: Representation or Rosy Appropriation?
We must remember that representation amounts to nothing if it is laced with rosy appropriation – of pain, of oppression, or of liberation.
Debate: ‘Educated Upper Class, Caste Women’ and Indian Feminism
Vilifying a whole community serves no purpose to the larger feminist goals of attaining equality and parity.
UP College: Students Protest Burqa Ban, Admin Says Only Grey Burqas Allowed
Students alleged that the college administration banned burqas and the hijab after a clash between two student groups took a violent turn.
As a Muslim Woman, My Achievements Are Recognised But Never Respected
My parents don't allow me to participate in quiz competitions, debates or even collect my own trophy on stage when I get the highest marks.
A Life-Changing Rickshaw Ride With a Woman in a Blue Headscarf
When a random man started to lecture me about how to dress, a stranger's kindness offered me the support and community I never even realised I needed – women.