Tomorrow, 19th July, is the beginning of Moharram, an important day for Muslims, particularly Shias. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muharram#:~:text=Mu%E1%B8%A5arram%20(Arabic%3A%20%D9%B1%D9%84%D9%92%D9%85%D9%8F%D8%AD%D9%8E%D8%B1%D9%8E%D9%91%D9%85)%20(,Muharram In this connection I may recount a recorded incident.Once […]
Author: Justice Markandey Katju
Lies, damned lies, and statistics
This article delves into the discrepancies and doubts surrounding India’s poverty statistics, questioning the accuracy of government claims. It explores the challenges of obtaining reliable data in a vast and complex country like India, examines contrasting reports on malnutrition, unemployment, healthcare, and education, and scrutinizes the widening wealth gap amid claims of GDP growth. Discover the complexities of India’s socioeconomic landscape and the ongoing debate over statistical accuracy.
The importance of Urdu poetry in today’s India
Discover the significance of Urdu poetry in contemporary India as emphasized by Justice Katju. Urdu poetry, with its eloquence and power, has historically inspired movements and revolutions. Explore the potential of Urdu poetry to combat social issues, inspire change, and provide solace in turbulent times. Read more on Indica News.
Seema Haider – The Modern Helen of Troy By Justice Katju
A married Pakistani woman with 4 children, Seema Haider, has run away with an Indian man, Sachin Meena, via Dubai and Nepal to India, where they are currently living in Noida with her children.
Kalidas Ghalib Academy By Justice Katju
We have to transform India into a modern highly industrialised country in which all our people enjoy a high standard of living and decent lives.For […]
Today, 14th July, is Bastille Day.
Bastille DayBy Justice Katju On 14th July 1789 Parisians stormed and destroyed the Bastille, a French prison fort, which symbolised the feudal Ancient Regime, and […]
How Urban Greed Washed Away the Accumulated Wisdom of India’s Past
Anyone who has studied history knows that the people of the Indus Valley civilisation built cities and towns with excellent drainage and sewage systems. Five […]
What should Indian Muslims do ?
Indian Muslims, who are about 213 million or 15% of India’s population of about 1400 million ( according to Pew Research Centre ) are today totally confused and perplexed about what they should do. After 2014 they have been politically totally sidelined in India, and atrocities and discrimination against some of them have increased.
Muslims, stop behaving like fools
Muslims, stop behaving like fools : perspective by Justice Markandey Katju on recent Qur’an Burning in Sweden and Reaction of Muslim Ummah.
My tryst with Journalist Moeed Pirzada
Interview of Justice Markandey Katju with brave eminent journalist Moeed Pirzada.