a royal erasureWhy Hindu Nationalists Want to Erase Mughal History The Mughal dynasty's presence in Indian history threatens the idea of a homogenous Hindu past -- and thereby, the idea of India as Hindu. By Amlan Sarkar
Epidemic of InvisibilityMuslims Comprise Only 1% of Characters on Popular TV Series, Finds New Research "Not only is this radical erasure an insult, but it also has the potential to create real-world injury for audiences," the researchers said. By Saumya Kalia
Applications of BiasMany Muslim Women in India Face Discrimination During Hiring Process, Shows New Research "Most diversity and inclusion initiatives focus on increasing women's participation with limited attention to [the] intersectionality of religious and ethnic minorities," By Saumya Kalia
'Tis Not About UniformityAmid Unofficial Hijab Curbs, Karnataka Plans to Frame Guidelines for College Uniforms The dress code restrictions impinge on students’ identity, even if the state government argues the framework is to ensure "uniformity." By Saumya Kalia
Prejudice UnveiledKarnataka College Restricts Students From Wearing Hijab in Classrooms The students at a pre-university college said they were also not allowed to talk in Urdu, Arabic, or Beary languages. By Saumya Kalia
Ideological Sticks and StonesWhat Is Comedy’s Purpose in a Country Like India? Munawar Faruqui's persecution ushers in the era of "thoughtcrime," making it imperative to ask why comedy remains a platform for advancing social justice. By Saumya Kalia
One-UppingWhat Delhi’s Anti‑Muslim Chants Can Teach Us About ‘Ethnic Outbidding’ The inflammatory sloganeering is an example of “ethnic outbidding,” where groups demonize minoretized sections to gain political support. By Saumya Kalia
Nationalism UnveiledBurqas a Sign of “Religious Extremism,” Says Sri Lankan Government, Proposes Burqa Ban The move comes at a time "when the Muslim community has been constantly targeted," activists say. By Satviki Sanjay
Statistics ClassPrivate Schools in Delhi Discriminate Against Muslim Children, Suggests Analysis of Admissions Only 6.1% of Muslim applicants were admitted in the general category, an acceptance rate lower than the overall average. By Satviki Sanjay