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Why Indira Gandhi Remains India’s Most Influential and Most Debated Prime Minister
Let us recall the achievements of Indira Gandhi, whose birth anniversary we celebrate today. She has undoubtedly been one of India's most powerful rulers...
London Dreams, Kolkata Nightmares: Why the City Deserves Better, Not Bigger Promises
Kolkata doesn’t need London’s grandeur but urgent fixes to everyday decay. Encroached sidewalks, broken roads, garbage piles, vanishing parks, and hospitals where patients sleep on cardboard define the city. Small reforms — clean water, storage for the poor, night cleanups, and restored public spaces — could restore dignity and livability.
From Hunger to Humanity: What the World Can Learn from the Sacred Fast of Ramadan
There are admirable traits in all religions that I salute. Very recently, the world's largest congregation of humanity took their sacred dip at the...
Valentine’s Day Is Not A Christian Festival: Forget the Church, February 14 Has Wilder Roots
Valentine’s Day isn’t a Christian tradition—it has ancient pagan roots in Rome’s Lupercalia festival. The Church rebranded it, replacing love deities with Saint Valentine. Similar to India’s Kamadeva, love’s symbols transcend cultures. So why the outrage? Let’s explore how February 14 became a global celebration of romance and affection.
Karma, Confession, and Compassion: How Religions Embrace the Power of Forgiveness
While Jain Paryushan calls for introspection and forgiveness, traditions in other religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism similarly focus on healing through apology and atonement.
The Painful Remembrance: Ashura’s Historical and Spiritual Significance
I remember the tremendous tension that I went through as SDO Barrackpur and Magistrate in charge of “Muharram” at Loha Gate in Agarpara in...