The Central Government’s decision to include caste details in the upcoming national census marks a significant shift in India’s approach to social data collection, being the first comprehensive caste enumeration since The struggles of Pasmanda Muslims are often marginalized due to the homogenization of the Muslim identity in India, where the community is frequently portrayed…
The caste census has remained dormant for decades, limited to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. In the aftermath of the Bihar caste census, the demand for a comprehensive national caste census has emerged as a major political issue. The current government, following pressure from across the political spectrum, has announced its intention to undertake a…
PAKISTAN: SECTARIAN VIOLENCE KILLS OVER 80 On April 22, 2025, the serene landscapes of Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. Five armed militants, armed with M4 carbines and AK-47 rifles, launched a brutal attack on non-Muslim tourists, singling out individuals based on their faith. In this…
When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) disbursed another $1 billion instalment to Pakistan under its bailout agreement, the global financial community may have quietly cheered the move as an act of economic stabilization. But behind this seemingly standard transaction lies a profoundly disturbing question: Is the IMF indirectly legitimizing a state machinery that harbours deep-rooted…
In an age where information travels at the speed of a click, the spread of misinformation has become a global crisis. From manipulated images to fabricated news stories and conspiracy theories, the dissemination of false information undermines public trust, endangers lives, and destabilizes societies. This rapid transmission amplifies its impact and complicates the task of…
The horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 innocent lives and injured over 20 others, is not just an act of brutality, it is a betrayal of humanity itself. Carried out by militants disguised in military uniforms, the attack targeted Hindu tourists, with killers verifying religion before executing their victims….
16 ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 2025, ਦਿੱਲੀ — ਪਸਮਾਂਦਾ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਫਾਊਂਡੇਸ਼ਨ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਦਿੱਲੀ ਸਥਿਤ ਮੁੱਖ ਦਫ਼ਤਰ (ਖਸਰਾ ਨੰਬਰ 26/2, ਗਲੀ ਨੰਬਰ 3/4, ਸੰਗਮ ਵਿਹਾਰ, ਵਜ਼ੀਰਾਬਾਦ, ਦਿੱਲੀ-110084) ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਅਹੰਕਾਰਪੂਰਨ ਬੋਰਡ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਆਯੋਜਿਤ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ। ਇਸ ਮੀਟਿੰਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਕ਼ਫ਼ ਸੰਸ਼ੋਧਨ ਕਾਨੂੰਨ 2025 ਉੱਤੇ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਵਿਚਾਰ-ਵਟਾਂਦਰਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਕਈ ਅਹੰਮ ਫ਼ੈਸਲੇ ਲਏ ਗਏ ਜੋ ਪਸਮਾਂਦਾ ਸਮਾਜ ਦੀ ਭਲਾਈ ਵੱਲ…
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, shaped by the meticulous recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), is more than a legislative update—it’s a transformative reckoning with the complexities of managing one of India’s most significant religious and charitable institutions. Waqf, rooted in the Islamic tradition of dedicating property for pious, charitable, or familial purposes, has…
The 2025 amendments to the Waqf Act have unleashed a storm of controversy, with critics alleging a sinister plot to erode Muslim religious rights and stoke fears of disenfranchisement. In states like Haryana, where Waqf properties dot the urban and rural landscape, and across India, vested interests amplify these claims. Yet, a deeper dive reveals…
Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is not just a time of fasting and prayers but also a period that beautifully embodies the ideals of communal harmony, peaceful coexistence, and shared cultural heritage. As millions of Muslims across the world observe this sacred month, the spirit of togetherness, compassion, and mutual respect transcends religious and…
