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Muslim Identities and Universities: Laurence Gautier on AMU and JMI’s role in post-partition India

Muslim Identities and Universities: Laurence Gautier on AMU and JMI’s role in post-partition India

Gautier, with a PhD from Cambridge, explores the complex role of Muslim universities in India post-partition, examining their impact on national integration, minority rights, and secularism.

The Myth Of The Muslim Invader in India

The Myth Of The Muslim Invader in India

The recent rewriting of history books and changing of street names rests on the myth of the ‘Muslim Invader’. An all-pervasive discourse that paints India’s history using the colours of religious identity.

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.

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