Nous Podcast
What happens when a civilisation’s past is rewritten to serve the politics of the present? In this episode of the Nous Podcast, we’re joined by acclaimed historian Richard M. Eaton, whose scholarship has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of Islam’s presence in South Asia and the nature of
Nous Podcast
What’s driving the U.S. to engage with a Syrian transitional government involving HTS, a formerly designated terrorist group? In this episode, we explore America’s shifting strategy post-Assad, from announcing to lifting sanctions and reshaping military goals to balancing ties with the SDF and Turkey. We also examine
Nous Podcast
Do you think welfare is a burden on the economy? In today’s political climate, you’ve probably heard about the so-called “revdi culture”, the idea that welfare schemes are dangerous for economic development. Maybe you've even felt frustrated by the flood of welfare announcements before elections. Or
Nous Podcast
In this episode of Nous Network, we are joined by Aditya Menon, senior journalist at The Quint, whose recent investigative report, “‘Zalim Hindu’ Porn: How AI is Mass Producing Pornographic Images of Muslim Women”, joins Ali Javed to uncover one of the most disturbing manifestations of digital hate and ideological
Nous Opinions
This video opinion sheds light on the Rushdie Affair, focusing on the controversial impact it had on the Muslim world and its representation in the media.
Nous Opinions
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been a contentious issue in India for many years. In recent months, the debate has intensified after the Law Commission invited arguments in favor of or against the UCC, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi endorsed the idea.
Decrypted by Nous
Research By: Fasiha Shaikh & Firasha Shaikh The mainstream Indian news media has gone rogue. Over the past few years, it has increasingly been called out for spreading polarisation, hate and toxic propaganda. Watering the seeds of prejudice, it has been condemned for its communally divisive programming and anti-Muslim dogwhistling.
Nous Explains
The Ministry of Minority Affair's 2023 budget has been slashed by almost 40%. The 1st-8th class pre-matric scholarship for minorities has been taken away. The Padho Pardesh scheme for minorities was canceled. And most recently, the #MaulanaAzadNationalFellowship (MANF) for minorities was scrapped. In this video, we look at
History
Among all tall yet relevant names, this one name: Gerda, almost sounded odd. Who was this person, and why was an entire hostel and daycare centre named after her? Written by: Khansa Juned In 2022, Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, located in Delhi, finally decided to resume offline classes.
Nous Explains
At a time when I was anxious and worried about the future. My friend called and asked me to check the MANF fellowship list. I checked the list immediately, and when I saw my name on the list, I felt so relieved. If it was not for the MANF fellowship,