Dr Manzoor Alam and the Leadership Indian Muslims Can Ill Afford to Lose
Dr Manzoor Alam’s passing marks the end of an era of institution-building leadership. Rising from rural Bihar, he devoted his life to ideas, research, and guiding Indian Muslims through crises.
Dharmendra Remembered: How Bollywood’s Most Human Superstar Became India’s Favourite Hero
Film star Dharmendra lived a full and complete life. He was unapologetically himself—a man with a golden heart who loved fellow human beings and...
Mad, Musical, and Magnificent: Remembering Zubeen Garg
Zubeen Garg, Assam’s beloved singer, embodied defiance, compassion, and eccentric brilliance. From the Bihu controversy to midnight addas, he lived freely, declaring himself “mad.” Beyond music, he stood with the raiz through charity, floods, and the pandemic. His legacy blends song, service, and the eternal bond with Assam
Zubeen Garg’s Legacy—Songs in Assamese, Protests Against CAA, and a Heart for Che Guevara
Zubeen Garg was more than Assam’s beloved singer—he was a cultural icon who defended his native language, stood at the forefront of anti-CAA protests, and embraced socialism with Che Guevara as his idol. His unfiltered love for his people made him a symbol of resistance, unity, and enduring affection
The Real Chowkidar: Shibu Soren Spoke the Language of the People
In 2005, during Jharkhand’s first-ever assembly polls, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) had hired a chopper for Guruji—Shibu Soren. After a week of campaigning,...
The Last Rebel in the Newsroom: Biswajit Roy and His Lifelong Fight for Uncompromising Journalism
Veteran journalist Biswajit Roy, known for his fearless ground reporting, intellectual depth, and support for independent media, passed away at 65. A staunch believer in old-school journalism, he wrote extensively on issues like Galwan and Palestine. Despite health and resource constraints, he remained committed to meaningful, socially conscious journalism till the end.
