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Afroz Alam Sahil
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Journalist & Author
Interestingly, Hindi newspapers opposed this movement, as they did not want Bihar to separate from Bengal.

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March 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
"Warm wishes for a joyous Holi to all my friends...

#HappyHoli"
March 14, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I’ve attempted to document some of the hateful incidents that occurred across India during #Mahashivratri. These are just a few cases that gained attention on social media or were reported by news outlets.

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The Weaponization of Festivals in India Reaches Mahashivratri - BeyondHeadlines
Festivals are meant to bring joy into people’s lives, especially those rooted in faith and religion. They are intended to promote peace, harmony, and love. However, in recent times, many festivals in ...
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March 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Do you know “Veer” #Savarkar was a homosexual? And his partner was #Godse.

Refer to ‘Freedom at Midnight’ (Page -366) by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre, published by Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. in the year 1976.
February 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Read about my conversation with a communist friend after the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede. Did this year's Maha Kumbh occur after 144 years? What did Acharya Kriplani, P. Tondon, and Nehru say in 1954?

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Maha Kumbh: From Nehru and Kripalani’s Views to Modi’s Ritual - BeyondHeadlines
When I woke up on the morning of January 29, I saw on social media that a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Allahabad had left dozens dead and many others injured. The news was heartbreaking. However, con...
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February 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The continued cuts across all schemes under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, especially in educational schemes, suggest that the government may be moving toward dismantling the ministry itself.

Read my latest piece for The Wire.

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Budget for Minority Schemes Cut Again: Does Modi Government Really Want 'Sabka Vikas'?
The continued cuts across all schemes under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, especially in educational schemes, suggest that the government may be moving toward dismantling the ministry itself.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
What are your thoughts on this video?

#Waqf #WaqfBill #WaqfAmendmentBill2024 #JPC
January 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Read my piece on the history of the #Indian #NationalFlag.

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January 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our so-called informed mainstream media turned the narrative upside down, portraying the rightful owners of the land – whose properties were illegally occupied by others – as the occupiers themselves.

Read my latest piece for The Wire

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January 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
January 4 marks the death anniversary of Muhammad Ali Jauhar, who was the first journalist from British India to be imprisoned by the British for his unwavering support of the Turkish people.

Read my latest piece.

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January 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Read my latest piece, which explores the shifting atmosphere in India surrounding minority festivals, with a particular focus on Christmas. The article highlights and documents incidents of hate and intimidation faced by Christians during Christmas celebrations.

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January 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Ghalib 'Dede' vs 'Chacha' Mirza...

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December 27, 2024 at 6:48 AM
A significant loss for Indian politics. Dr Manmohan Singh will be remembered for his impactful economic policies and dignified personality.

#ManmohanSingh
December 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM
As you commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ today, don't forget about the land where he was born.

Happy Birth anniversary of Jesus!
December 25, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Read my latest article with Afshan Khan for Anadolu Agency on how the BJP's 'Land Jihad' Conspiracy Theory Targets #Waqf Properties and Incites Anti-Muslim Violence in #India.

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OPINION - Land Jihad propaganda: Muslims' freedom curtailed in India
BJP leaders and members of Hindu nationalist organizations have started using the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, presented by the government, as a weapon to spread hatred in the country - Anado...
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December 18, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Wish you all Happy International Minorities Rights Day!
December 17, 2024 at 9:14 PM
The greatest advantage of living in Istanbul is the opportunity to enjoy food from every corner of the world. Today, it was all about Syrian cuisine.
December 17, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Cold weather and hot coffee, both provide a strange sense of relief and peace to the heart... ❤
December 16, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Does this mean that Tourism Minister Shekhawat acknowledges that extremist Hindutva forces are behind false petitions against historic mosques and dargahs?
December 13, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Do you have any humanity left in you that you are celebrating Human Rights Day?

#HumanRightsDay2024
December 10, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Ordinarily, no proof of citizenship is required to be submitted with the RTI application, nor is the PIO expected to request it. However, in certain exceptional cases, a PIO may ask for proof.

Those who use RTI regularly know that this is a common practice.
December 9, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Syrians, both young and old, gathered in the courtyard of the Fatih Mosque in Istanbul.
December 8, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Nani is also featured in the BBC's list of 100 inspirational women.

#BBC100Women #RTI
December 5, 2024 at 5:21 PM
We all know that 'International Women's Day' is celebrated on March 8. However, #Türkiye is the only country in the world where, in addition to March 8th, "Women's Rights Day" is observed on December 5th.

Happy Women's Rights Day to all the women of Türkiye!.
December 5, 2024 at 12:25 AM

Around 16 years ago, I exposed the fact that the Bharatiya Janata Party was the first political party in the country to accept donations from a foreign company, in violation of the rules.

This company was none other than the one responsible for the Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
December 3, 2024 at 11:07 AM