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Ashfaque E J

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The Kerala Muslim Question

Kerala is held up as a state where Muslims fare better. This piece tests that claim - with data on representation, employment, and education. The gains are real. So are the gaps. Kerala is different. The question is: different enough, and for whom?

08 Apr 2026 · 28 min read

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Odia Pride to Mob Violence: What is BJP's Odisha Story | Explained

Odisha, long seen as a syncretic “land of Jagannath,” is witnessing a profound shift. This piece traces decades of ideological groundwork, the BJP’s 2024 rise to power, and the surge in social unrest—examining how identity, politics, and history converge to reshape the state’s plural ethos.

03 Apr 2026 · 6 min read