communal harmony

Conflict may divide land, but it cannot always divide people. The Partition of 1947 saw communities torn apart—but also brought to light stories of unity, where individuals crossed lines of faith and fear to protect each other. These moments show that peace begins with people.

SN Subba Rao was a Gandhian who participated in the Quit India Movement as a child before setting up an ashram in the Chambal Valley, facilitating the surrender and rehabilitation of 654 dacoits and spreading the gospel of communal harmony among India's youth.

Bengaluru's citizens, like Khasif Pasha, are coming together to help strangers during the pandemic in more ways than one.

A winner of the President's Gallantry Award, now-retired IPS officer Suresh Khopade prevented the communal hotbed of Bhiwandi from descending into violence even as neighbouring Mumbai burnt during the 1992-93 riots.

"I remember her looking to me and saying ‘look how many people are here, I think India is going to be alright’.”

"It has been nearly 50 years since the last Muslim family moved out of the village. But the mosque remains and is maintained the way it should be. And the credit for this goes to Ramveer..."

With themes ranging from economic and gender inequality to religious intolerance and land acquisition, Surendra Singh Negi’s compositions steer far away from the mainstream and instead, ask questions that are reflective of various societal evils while leaving us unsettled with our apathy and indifference.

"Now, when the losses are counted and the process of rebuilding starts, this sense of brotherhood offers us hope that we will get through these dark days and come out in a better tomorrow."

Going viral on social media, this heartwarming post is about a young girl asking her mother about the significance of the white cap that Muslims wear.

For these villagers, these actions aren’t anything to boast about but simply a way of life which adheres to the 'Punjabiyat' spirit.