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Join us on “The Politics of Law: From Law Schools to Courts.”, a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui, with Associate Editor of The Leaflet, Sushovan Patnaik as our special guest. In this in-depth episode, we dive into the heart of India’s legal education and institutional framework,
Are Muslims Being Left Out of Higher Education in India? A new study by Nous Network and CSR shows: ~ Only 2.6% of colleges are Muslim-run. ~ Most offer only UG courses. ~ 55% of students in these colleges are non-Muslims. ~ Growth of Muslim institutions has nearly stalled since 2014. What do
Urdu Bazaar, once a thriving hub of Urdu literature, housed around 60-70 book stores. Located opposite to the historic Jama Masjid, the market offered a space which nurtured poets, publishers, and readers. This documentary explores how the rise of food commerce, changing reading trends, and the politics of language has
On the night of May 22, 1987, in the industrial settlement of Hashimpura, Meerut, 42 Muslim men were abducted by the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), taken to the edge of the Ganga canal, and executed in cold blood. Their only crime? Being Muslim in a city under curfew.
For generations, the Muslim community in India has been seen—and often described—as casteless, grounded in ideals of egalitarianism and unity. But does this vision truly reflect the lived experiences of Indian Muslims? In this thought-provoking and fieldwork-driven conversation, scholar Dr. Shireen Azam (PhD, University of Oxford) joins host
Madrasas have long been centers of learning, producing scholars, reformers, and freedom fighters who shaped India’s history. From Maulana Azad to Hasrat Mohani, countless leaders received their early education in these institutions. Even today, madrasas provide free education, food, and shelter to millions of underprivileged children, especially in areas
In this second part of our explainer on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, we explore the deeper legal and judicial logic that underpins the recent changes. While the previous episode focused on what the amendments say and why they’re controversial, this video unpacks the historical court rulings and ideological
In this episode of Nous Podcast, we speak with Dr. Yasmin Saikia, historian of South Asia and peace scholar, whose work examines memory, erasure, and the ethics of belonging. Reflecting on her personal and intellectual journey from Assam to Aligarh to American academia, she unpacks the condition of Assamese Muslims,
In this episode, we speak with Professor A.K. Ramakrishnan, Nelson Mandela Chair at Mahatma Gandhi University and former Chair of the Centre for West Asian Studies at JNU. He breaks down the politics behind Israel’s recent attack on Iran, examining how nuclear double standards, U.S. militarism, and
The Waqf Act 2025 is not just a legal amendment, but also a political shift. In this Nous explainer episode, we unpack the major changes and the deeper implications of the new Waqf Act. Why has ‘Waqf by user’ been abolished? How does the Act dilute Muslim personal law and
While Iran remains under global scrutiny, the world continues to ignore Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal and escalating military aggression.
In this wide-ranging and introspective conversation, Dr. Yasir Qadhi reflects on his personal and intellectual journey, from a career in chemical engineering to Islamic theology, from Salafism to a dialogical approach to Islamic thought. The discussion explores how the events of 9/11 changed his understanding of Muslim identity, the
In this episode, we sit down with Rajkumar Bhati for a candid and insightful conversation about his journey into politics and the experiences that shaped his political worldview. Bhati reflects on the internal challenges facing the Samajwadi Party, the missed opportunities in recent years, and how the party plans to
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
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
With temples being "discovered" inside mosques and dargahs across India, sites from Gyanvapi to Sambhal are facing mounting legal petitions under the reclaiming mandir campaign by right-wing Hindu groups. At the heart of it all lies a crucial but overlooked law: the Places of Worship Act, 1991. But what's really
In this episode of the Nous Network podcast, Professor Soumyabrata Choudhury discusses his latest book, “Thoughts of Gaza, Far from Gaza”. The conversation begins by revisiting the events of October 7, 2023, and examines how Gaza is positioned not as an isolated crisis of humanity but within a larger historical
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 found yourself
