Moharram and Holi on same day By Justice Katju

Moharram and Holi on same day By Justice Katju

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 in the 1840s or 1850s Holi and Muharram fell coincidentally on the same day. The then Nawab of Avadh, Wajid Ali Shah was a Shia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wajid_Ali_Shah After taking out the…

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The Launch of Chandrayan 3 Sparks Debate: Is it a Meaningful Celebration Amidst Lingering Social Challenges?

“Amidst celebrations over the launch of Chandrayan 3, a critical article sheds light on pressing social challenges in India. From malnutrition and unemployment to healthcare and discrimination, this thought-provoking piece questions the relevance of festivities in the face of lingering social issues. Explore the sobering realities behind the headlines.”

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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 the French people set about destroying feudalism and creating a modern nation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day Similarly, the Indian people ( which includes Pakistanis and Bangladeshis ) have to storm and destroy the…

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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.

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