Stories by Ajaz Ashraf

Ajaz Ashraf is a journalist in Delhi. His novel, The Hour Before Dawn, has as its backdrop the demolition of the Babri Masjid. It is available in bookstores.

With Congress increasingly becoming BJP minus hate, it cannot be the first choice for UP’s Muslims

It’s time for the minority community to vote ideologically in India’s largest state. Published 12 Apr, 2019 03:13pm

How Sunil Dutt's uncle and Inzamam-ul-Haq's family were saved during Partition violence

Unlike Oskar Schindler, known for his efforts to save the Jews, these Indian heroes find no mention in history's pages. Updated 14 Aug, 2017 11:55pm

The fear of Hindu Rashtra: Should India's Muslims keep away from electoral politics?

After Uttar Pradesh election results, the Muslim community debates how their presence has become problematic for Hindus. Updated 15 Apr, 2019 03:26pm

Vote bank politics: Why Modi is silent on the attacks on Dalits in Gujarat

No leader angers his core supporters to keep floating voters happy. Published 27 Jul, 2016 04:59pm

How Modi's combative style has resulted in the battle for 2019 being joined so early in his tenure

The number of competitors wishing to become the anti-BJP, anti-Modi face is likely to grow. Published 27 Dec, 2015 05:04pm

A short account of India's long history of hypocrisy on cow slaughter laws

Muslims have been the sole target of the proponents of anti-cow slaughter movement from its inception in 19th century. Published 02 Oct, 2015 02:12pm

Delhi church vandalism and attack on AAP betray the same fingerprints: those of the BJP

Saffron party aims to deliberately lower the standard of politics in order to create a level playing field for itself. Published 07 Feb, 2015 10:40am

Dynasty in the doldrums

The Gandhi name is no longer a recipe for sure-shot success, and the kids need to introspect and return to the street Published 11 May, 2014 06:59am