The Kerala Story: Cinema, State, and the Industry It reflects

Summary Mainstream Hindi cinema has increasingly become a vehicle for Hindutva ideology, often demonizing the Muslim community through propaganda films. The Kerala Story franchise exemplifies this trend by promoting baseless conspiracy theories like “love jihad” to polarize audiences and advance a communal narrative. The essay also highlights the collapse of institutional safeguards, noting that the […]

When Refuge Becomes a Matter of Faith: Is India’s Taliban Diplomacy a Mirror of Hindutva Politics?

Summary This article argues that India’s diplomatic engagement with the Taliban regarding minority protection exposes a deep contradiction when contrasted with its domestic treatment of Muslims, particularly under the CAA and NRC frameworks. It critiques how the Indian state institutionalizes religious exclusion by offering fast-track citizenship to non-Muslims while subjecting Muslim citizens and refugees, such […]