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Recently, I was speaking with an old friend who now lives in London and has a deep passion for reading and writing. During our long conversation, we ended up discussing the importance of writing, and he shared his concern that the younger generation is gradually drifting away from both reading and writing. As he spoke, [] The post Why Writing is Important in Times of Rising Oppression! appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

This dialogue offers a thoughtful discussion on the current state of the Urdu language and its future. According to journalist and writer Afroz Alam Sahil, practical, sustained effortsrather than despairare essential to nurture a love of Urdu among younger generations. Afroz Alam Sahil is a respected journalist and author known for his investigative reporting on [] The post Reviving Urdu: Pride, Action, and the Global Future of a Timeless Language appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

Government crackdowns on madrassas in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Assam have sparked nationwide debate in India. But the situation in Bihar stands in stark contrast. Here, there are no demolitions, no closures, and no laws directly targeting madrassas. They remain open, and classes continue yet a quiet crisis is unfolding within. This decline is [] The post Bihars Madrasas on the Brink: The Silent Collapse of a Century-Old System appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

Telangana State Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hauled over the coals the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Narendra Modi and G Kishan Reddy at an election rally in the upscale and high-profile Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency by-poll on Friday. Mai Azhar Bhai ku Mantri Banaye to (G) Kishan Reddy Kapdey Phaadd Lera! Azharuddin ku Mantri [] The post Revanth Reddy Roars in Deccani: Make Azhar Minister, (G) Kishan Reddy Will Tear His Clothes! appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

Today, as Trkiye celebrates the 102nd anniversary of its Republic, my thoughts drift across thousands of miles to another celebrationone closer to my heart: the 105th anniversary of Jamia Millia Islamia, my alma mater. While one nation marks its political milestones, another marks a legacy of thought, learning, and resistance. And in the quiet of [] The post How Jamia Nurtured My Journey of Thought and Belonging appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .

In Assam, Muslim madrassas and mosques have come under increasing government scrutiny. Between November 2023 and July 2025, many such institutions were reportedly targeted during a series of state-led eviction drives. Assams Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has been an outspoken critic of madrassas and has often been accused of making inflammatory remarks about Muslims. [] The post Assams Vanishing Madrassas: Where Law, Politics and Identity Collide appeared first on BeyondHeadlines .