Opinion

A Tale of Two Silences: Why Indian Stars & Media Stay Mute While Ali, Sobers, and Yamal Speak Truth to Power

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.

Losing Faith in the Earth Beneath: How Ram Mandir’s ‘Chanda Chori’ Allegations Shook the Devotee’s Soul

`When you lose faith in the earth beneath your feet’ was how a leading international publication described the...

You Can’t Regulate an Economy by Destroying It: The Case for India’s 90% Workforce

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.

The Future of INDIA Depends on Unity, Humility and Struggle

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.

Up in Flames: Why 4,000 Burned EVMs Rekindled a Democratic Crisis

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.
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Illusions of Progress: How Kolkata’s Muslim Schools Traded Purpose for Power

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 Warns of ‘Digital Dacoity’; Is the ECI Failing India’s Democracy?

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.

The Brazil-India Tariff Trap: Trump’s Megalomania Meets Modi’s Diplomatic Faux Pas

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 Didn’t Just Win Matches—He Fought Stereotypes

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

2.3% and Under Siege: The Myth of Christian Conversions in India

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.

Beyond Periyar’s Legacy: Honour Killings Betray Tamil Nadu’s Social Justice Promise

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
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