The Jamia Times is an independent digital news platform that documents pressing issues of our time, with a special focus on democracy, justice, education, and marginalised communities. We aim to address threats to freedom, expose failures of governance, and highlight stories of resilience, resistance, and reform. Our reporting tracks patterns and shifts that shape public life and seeks to bring them to the widest possible audience.
Taking inspiration from the idea that journalism must serve as both witness and conscience, The Jamia Times is a collective effort of young journalists, academics, and professionals committed to truth-telling. We combine rigorous research and sharp analysis with the craft of storytelling to produce work that informs, challenges, and inspires.
We keep people at the heart of our journalism, amplifying voices often unheard and connecting everyday struggles to the larger debates about democracy, justice, and rights in India. We believe journalism is not only about recording facts but also about safeguarding the values that keep society fair, free, and inclusive.
Editorial Board
AHMED KHABEER
Founding Editor of The Jamia Times. An alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia, he previously worked with The Quint and Maktoob Media, focusing on hate crimes, marginalised communities, and democratic rights in India. His reporting has documented custodial torture, caste and communal violence, and the everyday struggles of vulnerable groups across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. His work has also appeared in national and international outlets, amplifying grassroots stories to wider audiences.
MOHAMMAD HAMZA ATIK
A Development Economist with postgraduate degrees in Economics and Public Administration from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His work focuses on public finance, governance, and inclusive growth.
Advisory Board
JUSTICE MARKANDEY KATJU (Retd.)
Justice
Supreme Court of India