Beyond the Taj: The Story of India’s Minorities is a bimonthly podcast series by the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) that serves as a storytelling medium exploring the rich history, culture, and identity of Indian Muslims—both within India and across the global diaspora. Through in-depth conversations, expert analyses, and personal narratives, the podcast sheds light on the lived experiences of the community, its contributions to India’s past and present, and the challenges it faces today.
Hosted by IAMC Associate Media Director Safa Ahmed, each episode features conversations with a diverse range of voices—including academics, researchers, journalists, activists, artists, legal experts, policymakers, business leaders, and student leaders—who bring unique insights into India’s past and present.
Podcast (Video)
The Stories and Scars of the 2002 Gujarat Pogrom (February 14, 2026)
Beyond the Taj: The Story of India’s Minorities The 2002 Gujarat Pogrom is not history. The violence and terror inflicted…
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Building Hindu-Muslim Unity in the Diaspora ft. Ria Chakrabarty (February 6, 2026)
Beyond the Taj: The Story of India’s Minorities Hindu-Muslim unity is no abstract concept – it’s been a historical reality…
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Lessons from Sikh-Muslim Solidarity in the Diaspora ft. Arjun Singh Sethi (January 13, 2026)
Beyond the Taj: The Story of India’s Minorities In this episode, Sethi explores the long history of solidarity between Muslim…
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The Mughals & the Mythmaking of Hindu Nationalism ft. Dr. Audrey Truschke (December 24, 2025)
Beyond the Taj: The Story of India’s Minorities From exaggerated atrocities to outright fabrications, Mughal history has become one of…
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Who Gets to Be Indian? ft. Ram Puniyani (December 3, 2025)
Beyond the Taj: The Story of India’s Minorities In this pilot episode of Beyond the Taj, Safa Ahmed sits down…
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