The Mughal dynasty's presence in Indian history threatens the idea of a homogenous Hindu past -- and thereby, the idea of India as Hindu.

"Not only is this radical erasure an insult, but it also has the potential to create real-world injury for audiences," the researchers said.

"Most diversity and inclusion initiatives focus on increasing women's participation with limited attention to [the] intersectionality of religious and ethnic minorities,"

The dress code restrictions impinge on students’ identity, even if the state government argues the framework is to ensure "uniformity."

The students at a pre-university college said they were also not allowed to talk in Urdu, Arabic, or Beary languages.

Munawar Faruqui's persecution ushers in the era of "thoughtcrime," making it imperative to ask why comedy remains a platform for advancing social justice.

The inflammatory sloganeering is an example of “ethnic outbidding,” where groups demonize minoretized sections to gain political support.

The move comes at a time "when the Muslim community has been constantly targeted," activists say.

Only 6.1% of Muslim applicants were admitted in the general category, an acceptance rate lower than the overall average.