Shahnawaz Akhtar

Shahnawaz Akhtar is a senior journalist with over two decades of reporting experience across four Indian states and China. He is the Managing Editor and founder of eNewsroom India, an independent, Kolkata-based digital media platform. His work focuses on human-interest reporting, capturing lived realities, resilience, and voices often ignored by mainstream media

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A $200 Billion Saudi Waqf, a $50 Billion Harvard Fund—And India Wants to Dismantle Its Own with Waqf Act 2025

Ahmed Wali Faisal Rahmani warns that the Waqf Act 2025 threatens centuries-old Muslim endowments that served all communities. While global institutions like Harvard thrive on endowments, India is dismantling its own. The Act could severely impact Dalits, the poor, and lakhs of non-Muslims relying on Waqf-supported services.

धार्मिक आज़ादी पर मोदी सरकार का हमला: वक्फ संशोधन कानून संविधान, इतिहास और न्याय के खिलाफ़- झारखंड जनाधिकार महासभा

आज अम्बेडकर जयंती पर बाबासाहब डॉ भीमराव अम्बेडकर के 1940 में दिए गए बयान को याद करने की ज़रूरत है – "अगर हिंदू राष्ट्र...

Beyond the Headlines: The Subtle Art of Ignoring Independent Media

eNewsroom, along with NGO Parijayee Shramik Aikya Mancha, uncovered the issue of duplicate voters in Bengal, raising alarm about electoral integrity. Despite their efforts, neither the NGO nor the media outlet received credit. Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission later addressed the issue, but did not acknowledge the sources

Empowering Women, Enriching Communities: The Jharkhand Tourism Model

Jharkhand is revamping its tourism sector with a focus on eco-tourism, women’s empowerment, and improved hospitality. The state is set to host the Netarhat Utsav, a cultural festival inspired by Gujarat’s Kutch Rann Utsav, aimed at boosting local tourism and showcasing its rich heritage and natural beauty.

Jamal Ahmed ‘Jamal’: A 98-Year-Old Poet Who Met Gandhi, Donated Land and Advocates for Unity

Jamal Ahmed 'Jamal', a 98-year-old hotelier and poet from Kolkata, is a philanthropist who donated land in Bihar for a government hospital. Known for his poetry promoting communal harmony, he reflects on meeting Mahatma Gandhi in 1947 and continues to inspire with his advocacy for peace and unity.

Silenced in Seconds: Stakeholders Decry Rushed JPC Meetings on Waqf Amendment Bill

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)’s rushed review of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 sparked protests across Bengal and Jharkhand. Stakeholders, given just a minute to speak, criticized the proposed amendments as unconstitutional. With half the committee absent and Jharkhand excluded from tours, dissatisfaction and demands for inclusivity are growing ahead of deliberations