Muslim

“Pakistan’s Problems Are in Pakistan’s DNA”

Rahul Pandita

Journalist and author MJ Akbar on why the two-nation theory is a spectacularly stupid idea that needs the enmity of ‘the other’ to exist

Muslim in America: The New Stigma

David Lepeska

With Congressional hearings on radicalisation looming, Islamophobia is on the rise in the US

“Do not let others define you”

Pallavi Polanki

The managing editor of TwoCircles.net, an English news website for Indian Muslims, speaks to Open on what makes his website unique.

Kidnapped by the State

Amitava Kumar

A professor in the US takes up the cause of a terror detainee of Pakistani origin who, she says, is guilty only of being a Muslim and a critic of US policies.

We Are What You Are

Omair Ahmad

Being Muslim means something to others. It is also much more than stifling labels

My Name Is Khan, Too

Faiza S. Khan

Unlike the majority of Muslims for whom travelling has become an intimidating prospect, Shah Rukh Khan at least had the advantage of knowing that others felt his outrage with him, for him.