Money Power and Elections in India
Vol. LXII No. 07
Date: May 19, 2024
No, a Prime Minister can’t Speak Like This!
There is no demand from Muslims for a reversal of the Supreme Court’s Babri Masjid verdict. Muslims have accepted the verdictdespite the feeling that it was an unjust decision that…
Lok Sabha Candidate PrajwalRevanna Flees to Germany?
In this regard, former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy said that 25000 pen drives with videos purportedly showing women being sexually abused, allegedly by his nephew Prajwal Revanna, were distributed with…
Ruins of Civilizations Testify…
The ayat 27:69 presents two solid arguments in support of the Hereafter along with a piece of sincere advice. The first argument is that every nation that denied the Hereafter…
Only Allah Knows How Good One is
Thankfulness is one of the salient traits of a civilized person. Spurred by this inbuilt quality, a person praises his fellow brother for some favour from him. The Holy Messenger…
Money Power and Elections in India
The money spent in elections in India in the recent past has surpassed all global records causing a serious dent to any claims of our country being a genuine democracy.…
Election 2024: Shaping Student Futures Through Political Manifestos
Amidst the political fervor, several ground-breaking reports compiled by social organizations have been presented to political parties. Organizations like SIO, INECC on climate change, and People’s Manifesto have underscored the…
Examining the Reality Behind Women’s Empowerment Schemes in India’s Lok
In the BJP’s 2014 manifesto, emphasis was placed on women as ‘nation builders,’ pledging to prioritize their empowerment through various measures, including increased education and employment opportunities, and the introduction…
BJP’s Electoral Jitters Persist as Trends Unfold in Third Round
In response to mounting criticism, the BJP has doubled down on its focus on three Cs: constitutionalism, communalism, and casteism. However, the party’s overt hostility towards the Muslim community reflects…
Election Commission Under Scrutiny Over Delayed Voter Turnout Data, Amid
On April 30, the Election Commission finally disclosed the final voting statistics for the first two phases. According to the released data, the voter turnout for the first phase, held…
PM Modi’s Endorsement of Alleged Mass Rapist Sparks Outrage and
During a public rally in Karnataka’s Shivamogga, Rahul Gandhi denounced PM Modi’s support for Prajwal Revanna, accusing the PM of endorsing a “mass rapist” and calling for an apology. The…
Remembering Palestinian Mothers on MOTHER’S DAY: A Tribute to Resilience
In Palestine, amidst the trials of daily life under occupation and conflict, the driving force of Islam and faith in Allah shines brightly, even in the face of unthinkable loss.…
USC Valedictorian Receives Overwhelming Support Amid Controversy
Tabassum, adorned with her crimson graduation sash adorned with academic achievements, including a minor in resistance to genocide, and the phrase “praise be to God” written in Arabic, was met…
Professor Naima Khatoon: the First Lady Vice Chancellor of Aligarh
Interestingly enough, she took the charge of Vice Chancellorship from none other than her own husband, Professor Muhammad Gulrez, who had been the acting Vice Chancellor for a year. Let…
Malarwadi&TeenIndia Association’s Little Scholar Talent Fest: Stage for the Grand
Students from Kozhikode, Kochi, and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, as well as participants from outside Kerala and GCC countries, engaged in the event through online platforms. Nishad Rauthar, MediaOne Associate Coordinating…
Seeking Justice and Harmony: A Year of Reflection on Manipur’s
Public figures, such as Michael Williams, president of the United Christians Forum, and Anastasia Gill, a former member of the Delhi Minority Commission, have voiced condemnation and expressed solidarity with…
Deputy Commissioner Nooh Siddiqui Reflects on UPSC Triumph and Role
Opting for Urdu as my optional subject felt like a natural choice, given my educational background and familiarity with the language. However, I encountered initial challenges in accessing comprehensive study…
Zainul Abideen Mansoorie: A Beacon of Light, Truth and Passion
In around 2008, when we were quite young, we approached him for a pamphlet that explains Islam at a glance without the barrage of flowery texts. At first, we were…
Interfaith Women’s Visit to Mosque Promotes Harmony and Understanding
Addressing misconceptions and promoting inclusivity, Dr. Saeed Ahmad Khan emphasized that mosques are open to all, regardless of faith, and serve as spaces for communal harmony and worship. He stressed…
UNO: The Sovereignty Struggle
The UNO comprises sovereign nations, with organs like the General Assembly, Security Council, and others serving distinct functions while upholding member states’ sovereignty. The Security Council, consisting of five permanent…
Global Regimes of Police Brutality: What the Pro-Palestine Protests Reveal
This is an established pattern in other student-led protests on various issues, the farmers’ protests or the protests by the Dalit-Bahujan community against caste-based atrocities. And who can forget, the…
Radiance Condemns Israel’s Ban on Al Jazeera
Under a new law passed by the Knesset on April 1, which allows Israel to temporarily shut down foreign media outlets deemed to pose a security threat, Prime Minister Benjamin…
Renowned Former Bureaucrat Moosa Raza Passes Away at 87, Leaving
A luminary in both academia and civil service, Raza’s academic brilliance shone early as he graduated with distinction from Madras Presidency College, now Presidency College, Chennai, with a Bachelor of…
Allahabad High Court Rules Married Muslims Can’t Claim Rights in
The petitioners argued that, as adults, they had the right to live together, citing a Supreme Court judgment. However, the court emphasized that Islamic laws prohibit live-in relationships while a…
Gauhati High Court Orders Compensation for Demolished Homes in Nagaon
The court proceedings unveiled a harrowing account of events, including the alleged custodial death of fish trader Safikul Islam on May 20, 2022. His family accused the police of demanding…
Communal Tension Rises as Vandals Desecrate 600-Year-Old Dargah in Ahmedabad
The attack, reportedly carried out by a Hindu mob, resulted in heightened communal tension and clashes, with stone pelting leaving four individuals injured. Police swiftly intervened and have detained 30…
SBF Rushes Aid to Victims of Devastating Fire in Gurugram
While food and water are available, the victims urgently require clothing, bedding, and mosquito nets, as communicated to Mr. Yunus. SBF is actively engaged in providing relief to the impacted…
United Nations General Assembly approves Palestinian bid for membership
The vote by the 193-member UNGA on May 10 was a global survey of support for the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member – a move that would…
Controversy Brews in Italian City Over Muslim Prayer Restrictions
The issue stems from zoning regulations, according to Mayor Anna Cisint, who asserts that her duty is to enforce the law rather than provide places of worship. However, many Muslim…
Several EU member states considering jointly recognizing Palestinian state on
In a joint statement on March 22, former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar and his Spanish, Maltese and Slovenian counterparts said they had discussed their “readiness to recognize Palestine and…
ASU Professor Investigated for Alleged Harassment of Muslim Woman
The video, which went viral on social media, depicts an encounter where Yudelman aggressively confronts a woman wearing a hijab during a pro-Israel counter-protest. In the footage, he can be…
Trade vs Genocide: Türkiye’s approach is model for others
The Turkish Minister of Trade (Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat) had previously indicated that the balance of trade with Israel tilted in favour of his country by a ratio of six…
