Spain's FIFA World Cup triumph is examined through the lens of Palestine, Garry Sobers, Muhammad Ali and Lamine Yamal. The commentary also questions India's media silence, celebrity apathy and the government's response to student protests, arguing that sport and politics have never been separate.
India's informal economy employs nearly 90% of the workforce and powers local markets. As demolition drives, business closures, and street vendor evictions increase, the challenge is balancing legal compliance with livelihood protection. Sustainable development requires rehabilitation, gradual formalisation, and policies that safeguard both economic growth and millions of livelihoods.
To defeat authoritarianism, the INDIA bloc must look beyond mere electoral math, embrace its diverse ideological roots, and transform political cooperation into a sustained, grassroots movement for constitutional democracy.
A devastating EVM fire in Kolkata highlights a deeper crisis in Indian democracy. More than a physical accident, it reveals how rapidly institutional trust erodes when transparency is compromised.
Shiny façades and English-medium branding hide a deeper crisis in Kolkata’s Muslim-managed schools, where control outweighs educational purpose. Teachers face low pay, insecure jobs, and exploitative practices, while parents are locked out of decision-making. In chasing prestige through imitation, these institutions risk eroding both learning quality and cultural identity.
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Digital Dacoity’ charge accuses the Election Commission of enabling voter data theft, duplicate entries, and constituency manipulation. With the media reduced to BJP’s PR arm, watchdogs have failed. He calls for opposition unity, citizen vigilance, and legal action to protect India’s democracy from managed elections.
Trump’s 50% tariff on India and Brazil stems from personal vendetta, not trade logic. Brazil’s Lula defied Trump’s demand to free Bolsonaro, upholding judicial independence. India, meanwhile, failed to diplomatically acknowledge Trump’s role in mediating peace with Pakistan—an avoidable misstep that cost the country dearly in trade relations.
Mohammed Siraj’s journey from the lanes of Hyderabad to international cricket is more than a sporting triumph. With raw pace and unflinching resolve, he rose above personal loss and communal hate. Each delivery he bowls becomes a statement—of resilience, of pride, and of India’s fiercest answer to discrimination and doubt
Despite forming only 2.3% of India’s population, Christians face rising hostility under Modi’s regime. The Sangh Parivar propagates the myth of mass conversions to justify hate crimes, arrests, and anti-conversion laws. Missionary work in health and education is vilified, while churches and burial grounds face targeted attacks.
Kevin Selvaganesh, a Dalit Christian youth from Tamil Nadu, was brutally murdered in an honour killing for planning to marry a Maravar girl. Despite police awareness, the attack was not prevented. His death exposed the deep-rooted caste hatred and the disturbing complicity of law enforcement in such crimes