Obituary

A Lifetime for the Marginalised: Remembering Kazi Mohammed Sherif, Champion of People’s Movements in Bengal

Kazi Mohammed Sherif spent a lifetime standing with marginalised communities, building institutions and strengthening people’s movements. His journey from public service to grassroots activism left behind a legacy of social justice, mentorship and collective action

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...

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
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A Departure of a Luminary: The Indelible Mark of Buddhadeb Bhattacharya

A corner of the history of the mind became empty and a page of the book of poetry was torn. Comrade Buddhadeb Bhattacharya saying...

Goodbye to the Guardian of Kolkata’s Past: PT Nair’s Legacy Lives On

My wife and I are shattered to learn that our dear PT — P Thankappan Nair — the barefoot historian of Kolkata is no...

The Man Who Made India Sing Together: A Tribute to Ameen Sayani

Just a couple of days after the sad death of the one and only Ameen Sayani, I stumbled upon a photo with him, taken...

The Fearless Journalist Who Warned India About Electoral Bonds

In the heartland of Madhya Pradesh last Thursday, a sombre atmosphere enveloped journalists, writers, political leaders and civil society members as they mourned the...
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