Leela Naidu: The Enigmatic Beauty and Talent of Indian Cinema Leela Naidu, a name synonymous with grace, elegance, and understated talent, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in Indian cinema. Though she did not…
Hum Log: India’s First Television Serial and Its Impact Introduction Television has been a powerful medium of storytelling and entertainment for decades. In India, the small screen’s journey began with Doordarshan in 1959, but it…
Rajesh Khanna: India’s First Superstar Introduction In the vast and illustrious history of Indian cinema, few names shine as brightly as Rajesh Khanna. Known as India’s first superstar, Rajesh Khanna ruled Bollywood in the late…
The Enduring Legacy of Sholay: How It Achieved 15 Crore Footfalls in Theaters Introduction When Sholay hit theaters in 1975, few could have predicted the cultural phenomenon it would become. Over the decades, the film…
Empowering Pasmanda Muslims through the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is a significant legislative move aimed at reforming the governance and management of Waqf properties in India. By addressing concerns…
Pasmanda Muslims: The Marginalized Majority of Indian Islam Introduction India is home to the world’s second-largest Muslim population, constituting around 14.2% of the country’s total population as per the 2011 Census. However, within this large…
Introduction The socio-economic and political landscape of Indian Muslims is often analyzed through the lens of social stratification, particularly the divide between Ashraf (noble) and Pasmanda (backward or marginalized) Muslims. The term Ashraf traditionally refers…
Undermining Secularism & Special Treatment: The Waqf Act and Its Implications Introduction The Waqf Act, particularly in the context of India, has been a topic of legal, political, and social debate for years. The Act…
Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2013, was introduced to amend the Waqf Act of 1995 to strengthen the management and administration of waqf properties in India. While the intention behind the amendment was to protect…
Salman Khan’s Most Iconic Films Ranked by Footfalls: A Cinematic Legacy Salman Khan, one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, has had an illustrious career spanning over three decades. While box office collections often dominate discussions…