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
Nomads of the Border: How Life Unfolds on India-Bangladesh’s No Man’s Land
The 120-kilometer-long border in Murshidabad is more than a line on the map—it's a daily challenge for residents caught between national security and survival. Farmers struggle with BSF restrictions, smugglers destroy livelihoods, and the lack of infrastructure leaves children walking miles for a barely functional education. Stories of resilience emerge, but the absence of political will compounds the suffering, leaving border villagers as refugees in their own country. Their dream is clear: dignity, safety, and a future where their villages thrive with opportunity.
Will Rahul Gandhi’s Rising Popularity Turn the Tide in Haryana’s BJP-Dominated Political Landscape?
With anti-incumbency mounting against the BJP, leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi’s real challenge is to rally a fractured Congress, address key issues, and win back Haryana voters
From Wrestling Ring to Political Arena: Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Join Congress
The Grand Old Party brings in fresh faces with a strong fan base. Can the wrestlers’ popularity help Congress in its fight against the ruling BJP in Haryana?
Stormy Skies, Stronger Resolve: Kolkata’s Powerful Stand for Palestine
Kolkata: When the rain comes, you might have heard the rhyme "Rain, Rain, Go Away," as children want to play or someone needs to...
Why is a South African music company targeting Indian journalists on YouTube?
Delhi: As independent journalists decoded the general election results on YouTube last month, at least a dozen of them received copyright claims on older...
