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Singer Pooja Gaitonde champions the coexistence of tradition and contemporary appeal in music, emphasizing authenticity over compromise. She makes classical and Sufi music accessible to modern audiences by focusing on soulful expression and timeless ideas, proving that depth lies in sincerity, not just complexity.

Amir Khusro, a 13th-century poet, remains a vibrant cultural force in India, celebrated for his qawwalis and riddles. While a famous couplet praising India as paradise is widely attributed to him, historical evidence points to other claimants. Khusro's deep love for India, evident in his writings, fuels this enduring legacy.

The Supreme Court emphasized that religious institutions must operate under established norms, not anarchy, while hearing cases related to women's entry at places of worship. A nine-judge bench stated that the right to manage a religious institution requires regulation within constitutional limits to prevent discrimination and ensure orderly functioning.

Madhya Pradesh High Court heard arguments on the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute. The Muslim side argued the site is historically a mosque, with no clear evidence of a Saraswati temple by Raja Bhoj. They cited revenue records and continuous occupation, asserting legal rights for mosque management. The court continues hearing the matter.

Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian an unlawful entity under the UAPA, citing legal, administrative, and financial irregularities, and alleged links to proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami. The institution was sealed following the order, sparking criticism from former CM Mehbooba Mufti who called it an injustice to underprivileged students.

Singer Kailash Kher has unveiled "Jogi," a new devotional single inspired by the Bhakti movement and ancient folk poetry. Released by Kailasa Records, the song reimagines classical spiritual traditions for today's listeners. Its music video honors Adi Shankaracharya's legacy and contemporary spiritual leaders, emphasizing that true tradition resides within each individual seeking truth and dharma.

A 15-year-old survivor bravely came forward to record her statement in the Amravati sexual abuse case. This is a significant breakthrough for the special investigation team. Police are actively searching for seven other identified survivors. The main accused and others are already named in the FIR. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to ensure justice.

Sufism is the most moderate strain of Islam. It is also sufi saints who did the most to spread the religion in India.

The 927th birth anniversary of sufi saint Hazrath Syed Abdul Quadir Jeelani, popularly known Syedna Ghous-e-Azam Dastagir, was celebrated in the Old City on Thursday.

The current turmoil in society and the rising sense of communalism will be the two topics that will come in for discussion and debate at the seven-day Bahuroopi theatre festival being organized here by Rangayana.

A delegation of Sufi organizations under the banner of "Muttahida Majlis-E-Mashaikh" on Monday filed a complaint with DCP South zone against BJP Goshamahal legislator T Raja Singh for his alleged derogatory & objectionable remarks against sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti of Ajmer.

Current turmoil in the social field and rising sense of communalism in the peoples mind seems to have attracted the attention of theatre artists forcing them to discuss the issue in detail at the seven day 11th edition of Bahuroopi the national theatre festival being organized here by Rangayana a theatre repertory run by the government.

The 652nd urs (death anniversary ) of one of the greatest sufi saints, Shaikh Sharfuddin Yehya Maneri, began with traditional zeal at Biharsharif on Tuesday.

Writers and researchers participating in a seminar on Sufism organized as a part of the national theatre festival Bahuroopi consensually felt that Sufism was an off shot thinking of Islamic preachings integrated with Indian mysticism and it is more relevant for the society today than any day in the past .