‘Surrender or Sovereignty?’: Indo–US Trade Deal Ignites Political Firestorm as Congress Mobilises Farmers in Bhopal
Vol. LXIII No. 48
Date: March 8, 2026
Urgent Need for Restraint in the Gulf: Lessons from History
In each of these cases, the stated objective of promoting democracy or security masked deeper geopolitical agendas. Leaders were either assassinated or removed under violent circumstances, leaving behind shattered societies.…
Merits of Islamic Inheritance
Islamic inheritance deals with the rights allowing a Muslim’s legal heirs to inherit his property after his death and after payment his debts. Regrettably, a girl heir is often deprived…
LailatulQadr
In this one Night alone a work of such great magnificence was done for the well-being and welfare of the entire humankind and the guidance was revealed for all time…
Observance of Ietikaf
Ietikaf is a fardh al-kifaya or obligatory duty to be observed at least by some person(s) representing the vicinity.
‘Surrender or Sovereignty?’: Indo–US Trade Deal Ignites Political Firestorm as
The scale of the Bhopal rally and the intensity of political rhetoric suggest that the trade deal could become one of the defining political flashpoints in India in the months…
Reservation, Representation and Data Gap in India’s Elite Civil Services
In a polity as diverse and unequal as India, representation cannot be left to assumption or selective disclosure. Transparency is not merely administrative courtesy; it is democratic necessity.Until the full…
PolarisationAhead of Assam Polls: A Concerning Trend for Democracy
The ruling BJP does not even have the honesty to reflect on the fact that when its own government has been in power for a long time both in the…
Galgotian Blunder Embarrasses the Nation
When a university or institution abandons the pursuit of knowledge and seeks to be closer only to the powerful, it betrays its responsibility to society. That AI summit also featured…
‘No Ancestral Property in Islam’: Understanding the Gujarat High Court
The Qur’anic system of inheritance is neither arbitrary nor regressive. It is a carefully balanced framework of individual ownership, distributive justice and moral accountability. The challenge is not the doctrine…
Analysing Economics and Utility of Bullet Train Projects
Whether JICA will be able to finance the 8 corridors in future is anybody’s guess. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to arrange so much funds by the States and…
Dhaka Signals Thaw with New Delhi as Tareq Rahman Reopens
The reopening of consular channels marks the first concrete step in what may become a broader diplomatic thaw between the two South Asian neighbours.
Bangladesh’s Opposition Charts a ‘Dual-Track’ Politics After Disputed Polls
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s acceptance of parliamentary roles, while reserving the right to mobilise, signals a maturation of strategy. It is an experiment in opposition politics: to legitimise dissent inside the chamber…
Ramadan Among the Ruins: Faith, Grief, and the Refusal to
On one fractured wall, where a bedroom once stood, someone has painted a crescent and a lantern. The paint is fresh, bright against grey concrete. Between two damaged buildings, a…
Ramadan in Singapore: A Portrait of Spirituality and Simplicity
Unlike in some countries, there are no government-sponsored or political iftar parties. However, the 108 community centres under the People’s Association, a government organisation, each host a one-day iftar for…
Hindu Woman Serves 350 Free Iftar Meals Daily Outside Delhi’s
Neha runs an NGO named Raah. Her work continues beyond Ramadan. Through Raah, she distributes free books to underprivileged children. She believes education strengthens dignity and opens opportunity. Her team…
Study Flags High Share of Muslim Names on ‘Logical Discrepancy’
In Chowringhee, 12,579 out of 17,545 voters marked under logical discrepancy are Muslims, or 71.7%. The Muslim population share in the constituency stands at around 40%. In Entally, 18,760 out…
Karnataka Muslim Delegation Meets Home Minister, Presents Qur’an Set as
Marking the blessed month of Ramadan, Mohammed Yousuf Kani, Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Karnataka, presented the Home Minister with a set of books, including an English translation of the Holy…
Muzaffarnagar Muslim Family Faces Pressure After Buying Home in Hindu
Ali Hasan, who bought the property, alleged that groups of men visited his home and pressured his family to leave. He said four to five known individuals and 15 to…
Israel Strikes Lebanon Following Hezbollah Attacks, Widening Iran Conflict
The Israeli military said it intercepted a projectile launched from Lebanon, while others landed in open areas of the country.Israel carried out air strikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of…
Afghanistan Records 33% Rise in Railway Cargo Transport
The rail network plays a critical role in Afghanistan’s trade infrastructure, offering a cost-effective alternative to road transport for bulk imports such as petroleum, construction materials and food supplies.As a…
Malaysia Condemns Killing of Iran’s Khamenei, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire
Anwar said Kuala Lumpur will “urgently evaluate the economic repercussions of the conflict, including risks to regional airspace and to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.” Malaysia’s trade…
US-Israel Strikes: Iran will Never Bow to Aggression, Says Envoy
The ambassador noted that the strikes occurred while diplomatic talks between Tehran and Washington were still ongoing. “Despite our doubts based on past experience, Iran chose to continue negotiations to…
Khamenei’s Assassination: The Ultimate Political Cataclysm
It is no exaggeration to say, for example, that the assassination of Ali Khamenei would be more dangerous than the assassination of President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen. It would…
