Azmat Ali

Azmat Ali is a New Delhi–based writer in English and Urdu who focuses on literature, religion, and politics
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Beyond 1947: The Unfinished Project of Indian Independence

India became independent on 15 August 1947 and nearly two centuries of British colonial rule ended. However,...

Words at War: Narrative Warfare and Colonial Discourse

War is more than military confrontation. It is fought not only with destructive weapons such as fighter...

Gen Z at Jantar Mantar: India’s Digital Republic Comes of Age

The protest at Jantar Mantar was more than just a student mobilisation. It was a defining moment...

Bi Amma: Religion, Nationalism, and Resistance in Colonial India

History remembers only those whose interpreters remain alive. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose,...

How a Quranic Verse Became Iran’s Political Message to Saudi Arabia 

The state funeral of slain former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began on Friday, 3 July, with...

The Lady who transformed the Tragedy of Karbala into a revolution

Husain ibn Ali and his 71 loyal companions were killed in the desert of Karbala on 10...

The Language of Muharram : Understanding the Key Terms of Azadari

Shia, across the globe, commemorate the tragedy of Karbala throughout the sacred month of Muharram. There are...

War Between Two Powerful Ideologies: What Comes Next?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi recently travelled to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia to explore ways to end...

Is the United States Facing Diplomatic Isolation in the Iran War?

The war with Iran has now extended beyond one month. On 28 February, the United States and...

Iran lost its leaders, not its leadership

The Iran-US-Israel war enters its fourth week. The United States and Israel continue to attack Iran and...

From Muharram to mosque: How Shia killings have normalised in Pakistan

Once again, during worship, Shia blood has been spilt; once again in the midst of Friday prayer;...