Kalam wasn’t just a political nonconformist. He was a nonconformist in his religion too.

Why Kalam continues to pay the price for being a nationalist

As the Rajya Sabha gears up to discuss the CAB, the polarising nature of the Bill cannot be overlooked.

A bumpy ride ahead for Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

Admit it is the Muslim-ness of Kashmir which is a problem in a nation that increasingly defines itself as Hindu. But this won't stop at Kashmir. We could all lose our rights like this.

Kashmir Valley asks us: Do we all want to give up our constitutional freedoms eventually?

Certain laws prevent the free intermingling of religious communities in living spaces in Gujarat. The political impact of such social arrangements on Muslim groups has been severe.

Gujarat's Enduring Muslim Ghettoes: Laws like Disturbed Areas Act (1991) and amendments severely segregate the minority

On June 22 two years ago, Junaid was lynched in a train, targeted in a fight over his skull cap. His family still lives in shock, fear and grief. But they are determined to get justice for Junaid.

'Junaid was lynched. But we'll live and die as Indians'

Most of the accused in cases of lynching have either been released on bail or never arrested at all. This is despite the Supreme Court's severe injunction to the authorities to ensure justice.

Junaid, Akhlaq, Tabrez: Muslims aside, we are also lynching our laws and legal system each and every time

The Calcutta I grew up in was truly diverse, home to Parsis, Jews, Armenians, Anglo-Indians and many other communities. Somehow, 'minority' came to be thought of as only one community. Why?

Beyond 36 Chowringee Lane: How once-diverse Calcutta shrunk to Kolkata where secularism now means putting on a veil

There is no other feeling in the world that can match up to the pleasure of breaking your roza with a bite of meaty, sumptuous and delectable Qeema Samosa.

Iftar and the iconic Qeema Samosa: Celebrating Ramzan in Rampur with the delicacy is one of my fondest childhood memories

The Congress polarises Muslims to capture a powerful vote bank. The BJP counter-polarises Hindus.

The manufactured myth of Hindu terror – Part 2

The growing proximity between Muslims and non-Muslims has bred Islamophobia in the West. India sees the opposite happening, despite its politicians.

Controversies

The BJP's victory could depend on the Congress party’s ability to polarise the Muslims vote by invoking its favourite weapon of 'secularism’.

Why BJP could win Assam in 2019's Lok Sabha polls

The BJP's victory could depend on the Congress party’s ability to polarise the Muslim vote by invoking its favourite weapon, 'secularism’.