Rishad Alavi’s 'Somewhere Better': Unveiling the Hidden What‑Ifs
Rishad Alavi discusses his novel Somewhere Better, a quiet story of a man given the life he wished for, examining marriage and what‑if choices.
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Winkle Twinkle Follows a Communist Awakening to Bengal Left's Ghosts, Exposing the Hollowed-Out Legacy of a Once-Powerful Political Movement
Winkle Twinkle follows a communist awakening to Bengal Left's ghosts, exposing the hollowed-out legacy of a once-powerful political movement.
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Hidden Ordinary Tales Andaleeb Wajid Explores Young Lives Muslim Worlds
Andaleeb Wajid recalls summers at her grandmothers home remembering lazy afternoons on a jhoola and family warmth inspiring her newest novel Have You Met Me?
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Sliman Mansour: Palestinian Artist Who Painted Against Erasure
Sliman Mansour (1947-2026), Palestinian artist who painted Palestine against erasure. Iconic works like 'Jamal Al Mahamel' show resilience and identity.
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Reading Muhammad Again: Hazleton's The First Muslim Book-Analysis
The lyrical Hazleton breaks familiarity with Prophet Muhammad's life, exploring why events mattered and what they meant beyond mere narration.
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Review: Syed Ubaidur Rahman’s Peaceful Expansion of Islam in India Explores Beyond Battlefield Narratives
Rahman’s book highlights peaceful Islamic expansion via trade, Sufi networks, and local communities, and scholarly exchange across India.
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Muslim Women Who Battled for India’s Independence and Were Almost Erased from History
Muslim women like Begum Hazrat Mahal and Bi Amma led resistance, fundraising and mobilisation in India’s freedom fight, yet were nearly forgotten.
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Priyank Asks RSS to Name Freedom Struggle Martyrs
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge challenged the RSS to name its members who died in the freedom struggle, citing Congress sacrifices.
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Maktoob Reviews Oliver Sacks’ On the Move: A Life – Curiosity as a Way of Life
Oliver Sacks’ memoir On the Move: A Life explores curiosity, the human mind, and resilience through stories of patients and his own adventures.
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Indian History Congress Mourns Historian Saiyid Zaheer Husain Jafri, Former Delhi University Professor
IHC expresses grief over passing of eminent historian Professor Saiyid Zaheer Husain Jafri, a major loss to historical profession.
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Translation Can Help Dismantle Literary Canons: In Conversation With Acclaimed Translator Jayasree Kalathil
Jayasree Kalathil's translations have become integral to the growing visibility of contemporary Malayalam literature in English. In this interview, she reflects on translating S. Hareesh's 'August 17', the creative freedoms and responsibilities of literary translation, and the enduring possibilities of carrying Malayalam across languages.
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Unveiling Colonial Power: Umar Khalid's 'Fractured Communities'
Umar Khalid's 'Fractured Communities' reveals colonial rule's subtle power, transforming society via admin documents, not just violence.
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Veteran Scholar Salman Hussaini Nadwi Dies at 69
Eminent Islamic scholar, author, and educationist Salman Hussaini Nadwi passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023.
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Joe Sacco's Banned Muzaffarnagar Chronicle Examines More Than Just the Riots
Joe Sacco's censored book reveals how the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots expose uncomfortable truths about Indian democracy, violence, and power structures.
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Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito Finds Spiritual Connection in Saudi Arabia, Embracing Islam
American actor Giancarlo Esposito, renowned for his role as Gus Fring, has embraced Islam during his stay in Saudi Arabia.
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Main Vaapas Aaunga: Memory, Exile, and the Long Journey Home
Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' transcends Partition, exploring exile, longing, and the human condition through a powerful narrative of memory and return.
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Chand Bibi: Warrior Queen - Power Lies in Endurance
Historian Sarah Waheed reconstructs the life of Chand Bibi, exploring power, resistance, and the stories that survive.
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The Tent That Carries Voices Across Borders Where Its People Cannot Travel
Jaimitna, meaning 'our tent,' brings Sahrawi culture to global audiences through fabric, memory, and storytelling at the Oslo Freedom Forum.
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Kerala Filmmaker Sumi Mathai: Reshaping Women's Inner Lives on Screen
Sumi Mathai's films, like 'Ullarivu', offer intimate portrayals of women's experiences, challenging mainstream norms and celebrating the female gaze.
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Bashir Badr: A Legacy of Urdu Poetry in India
The passing of Bashir Badr leaves a void in Urdu literature, his works symbolizing more than poetic popularity.