Dipankar Bhattacharya

Weeks after the new BJP government took office, a sweeping anti-encroachment drive across West Bengal has transformed bustling railway markets into demolition sites. From Jadavpur to Konnagar, midnight operations have left thousands of hawkers facing sudden eviction, sparking fierce protests and a profound constitutional crisis over the right to livelihood.

Nalin Verma has played a vital role in preserving Bihar's rich folklore by translating its oral storytelling traditions into accessible English. Blending journalism with literary sensitivity, his work safeguards the state's cultural memory, ethical values and folk imagination, ensuring Bihar's timeless narratives continue to inspire readers across generations and geographical boundaries

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is more than an action thriller. This review examines how the film uses symbolism, spectacle and revenge to shape ideas of nationalism, Muslim identity and patriotism, raising important questions about propaganda, democracy and the politics of fear

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