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Jamia's Aapa Jaan: Gerda Philipsborn

Jamia's Aapa Jaan: Gerda Philipsborn

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.

Making Higher Education inaccessible for Muslims: The discontinuation of Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

Making Higher Education inaccessible for Muslims: The discontinuation of Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

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,

How Public is our Public transport? | Delhi Air Pollution

How Public is our Public transport? | Delhi Air Pollution

Each year at the onset of winter, the problem of air pollution in Delhi takes over. As AQI levels peak and meters turn red, pollution is churned in the news cycle and emergency measures are dealt out. But the substandard air quality in Delhi is not just a winter phenomenon.

Silicon Valley of India and Floods: an unresolved crisis

Silicon Valley of India and Floods: an unresolved crisis

Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka prides to be the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. But why has this high-tech city failed to fix the crisis of monsoonal floods? Is it the city or its residents who are to be blamed? In this video, we explore the subterranean of Bangalore to find the answer.

Bilkis Bano rapists freed: Is this how justice ends for Muslim women in India ?

Bilkis Bano rapists freed: Is this how justice ends for Muslim women in India ?

The infamous Gujarat pogrom 2002 etched deep wounds on the Muslim community in India. Remembered as one of the worst episodes of pogrom organized against the Muslim community, its victims still await justice. The carnage stood out for its targeted and brutal sexual assault on Muslim women and the horrors

Tracing the History of Jamia Millia Islamia through Bi-Amma

Tracing the History of Jamia Millia Islamia through Bi-Amma

Often, Jamia Millia Islamia and their national struggle for independence of India are said in the same breath. The names of the University’s founding fathers are printed in the books of history. But in this entire story, a protagonist is kept in the shadows. This protagonist is a leader,

A Visual History of Hajj–Retracing the Pilgrimage

A Visual History of Hajj–Retracing the Pilgrimage

In the holy month of Dhul al-Hijjah, Muslims across the globe perform Hajj, an annual pilgrimage mandated for the financially well-off individuals of the Muslim community. In this video, we animate parallel to its story, rituals, and traditions and wrap up at the festival of Id-ul-Azha.

Exploring the history of dates through the lanes of Chandni Chowk

Exploring the history of dates through the lanes of Chandni Chowk

The lanes of Chandni Chowk light up in the month of Ramadan. In this capital city of India, Chandi Chowk houses the architectural grandeur and historically exalted site of the Jama Masjid. In this video, we took our cameras to the streets of Old Delhi, once Shahjahanabad, and our pens