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What’s Your Ism? Nadira Khatun on exploring Muslim narratives in Hindi cinema

In episode 28 of What’s Your ISM?, Sudipto Mondal speaks with Nadira Khatun about identity politics, cinema and new her book Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity: Production, Representation, and Reception. They discuss Bollywood’s layered depiction of Muslim identities, its evolution since independence, and how cinema reflects broader societal narratives.

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Bangladeshi Hindu Leader Detained On Sedition Charges

Bangladeshi Hindu leader detained on sedition charges amid rising tensions between Hindus and Muslims in the country.

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‘Education is survival’: parents of Rohingya refugee children fight for their right to go to school in India

Official attitudes are hardening towards the minority refugee group amid an anti-Muslim crackdown, say activists

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Police in Bangladesh arrest Hindu leader who leads rallies for minority protection

Police in Bangladesh’s capital have arrested a prominent Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the overwhelmingly Muslim nation since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid a mass uprising in August

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Odd dip in turnout puts spotlight on UP’s Kundarki bypoll

The BJP’s victory in the assembly bypoll in Moradabad’s Muslim-majority Kundarki segment has emerged as a curious case, with its candidate Ramveer Thakur defeating 11 Muslim candidates with a margin of over 1.2 lakh votes.

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Arrests after Muslims killed in mosque survey violence in India’s Sambhal

Cases filed against over 2,000 people a day after four Muslim men killed in violence over survey of a Mughal-era mosque.

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"BJP 'directly responsible' for Sambhal violence": Rahul Gandhi accuses Saffron Party

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of displaying "insensitive actions" in response to the violence, alleging that their actions were deepening divisions and fostering discrimination between Hindu and Muslim communities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Warring tribes in northwest Pakistan agree to a cease-fire after bloodshed

A government spokesman in Pakistan's volatile northwest says Shiite and Sunni Muslim tribes have agreed to a cease-fire

The Independent UK

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress

Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel’s killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect’s support.

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Layla review – Amrou Al-Kadhi’s queer club romance is a sparkling, sensual spectacle

Bilal Hasna is magnificent as a non-binary drag artist from a conservative Muslim family, struggling to stay true to their exuberant self

The Guardian - UK

Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram

Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

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Voter suppression in UP? Police flash pistol, locals allege Muslims barred from voting

“You cannot vote. Muslims will not vote.”

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Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived

Some years ago, I was rushing past the treasures of the Louvre in Paris, on the way to the “Mona Lisa,” when a painting stopped me in my tracks.

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Layla review – heartbreak looms in coming-of-age yarn of a secret affair and queer identity

A drag artist from a strict Muslim family embarks on a relationship with a strait-laced executive in Amrou Al-Kadhi’s strong feature debut

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Swara Bhasker shuts down trolls criticising her "conservative" wardrobe post-marriage: 'Im sorry Fahad Ahmad doesn’t fit your stereotype'

Swara Bhasker was in the news this past week after her photo with Maulana Sajjad Nomani provoked online backlash. The actress was called out for 'double standards' as the Muslim cleric previously sparked controversy over his views on women's rights. While some slammed her for meeting the cleric, others began…

The Independent UK

Modi’s party told to take down campaign ad targeting Muslims

Opposition leaders criticise ad as ‘deplorably communal’ and betrayal of India’s secular principles

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In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’

BJP accused of trying to divide tribal and Muslim votes by raising bogey of ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ in a key region.

The Times of India

AR Rahman and Saira Banu announce separation: When singer spoke about conversion to Islam; revealed 'Hindu astrologer gave me my Muslim name'

AR Rahman and Saira Banu found themselves at the centre of social media speculation after they announced their separation after nearly 30 years of marriage. Amidst the chatter, vicious rumours circulating online falsely claim that Rahman converted to Islam for his wife. However, these claims were rubbished, as Rahman himself…

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The Independent UK

Most Muslims feel Islamophobia has become more widespread summer riots

Just under three-quarters felt anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia had become more widespread

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Many Muslims feel Islamophobia has grown but half more open on identity – poll

Tell Mama released polling as part of an annual campaign.

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Trump Administration Fills Top Posts With Pro-Israel Supporters

President-elect Trump's appointments of pro-Israel officials evoke diverse responses among Arab Americans and Muslims in Michigan.

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‘We’re Indians or not?’: Pune Muslim voters on hate speech, targeted crime, political representation

Maharashtra, known for its cultural diversity, has seen a troubling rise in hate speeches and targeted hate crimes in recent years. Last year, the state recorded the highest number of such incidents in the country – 118 hate speeches, mostly aimed at Muslims.

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Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again

Israel’s latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia’s Lebanese community.

The Guardian - UK

Muslims face ‘bleak and dystopian’ climate in UK, says head of thinktank

Shabna Begum says racist riots will return if Islamophobia continues being ‘an acceptable currency’ in politics

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‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides

President Dissanayake’s party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.

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