Opinion

The Gangster Model? What Maduro’s Capture Means for Global Law

From Venezuela to Gaza, American foreign policy increasingly relies on coercion, resource capture, and selective justice, accelerating global resistance and pushing the world toward a fractured, unstable new order

SIR in Bengal | They Voted for Decades, Now They Must Prove They Are Indian

Elderly voters in Bengal face citizenship hearings due to faulty voter list digitisation, as Special Intensive Revision triggers mass deletions nationwide while Assam avoids exclusions through a different Election Commission process

From Churches Under Siege to Mob Lynching: India’s Failure to Protect Minorities Exposed

Christmas attacks, mob lynchings, racial violence, and political silence expose India’s growing intolerance, selective outrage, and failure to protect minorities, raising serious questions about moral authority and governance

Vande Mataram and the Crisis of Inclusive Nationalism: A Minority Perspective India Can’t Ignore

As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, political celebration has reignited long-standing objections from Muslims and other minorities. The debate highlights tensions between religious conscience, historical memory, and the risk of imposing majoritarian symbols as tests of national loyalty.

A Veil Pulled, a Constitution Crossed: The Nitish Kumar Hijab Controversy

A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar pulling Dr Nusrat Parveen’s veil during an official event has sparked constitutional concern. Critics say the act violated bodily autonomy, dignity, and Article 21, raising questions about state restraint, consent, and the limits of executive power in a democracy.
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Ambedkar’s Vision Betrayed: Land, Education, and Equality Replaced by Statues and Speeches

Amit Shah’s statement underscores a troubling trend of reducing Ambedkar’s transformative vision to mere political convenience. Ambedkar’s India, built on inclusivity, education, and welfare for the marginalized, is far from realized. This is why Ambedkar’s India remains an unfulfilled dream in a society still plagued by inequality

Ahmed Wali Faisal Rahmani: Legitimised by Constitution yet Caged by Choices: The Plight of Indian Muslim Leadership

Despite being legally eligible as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) to lead Islamic organizations, Rahmani faced unwarranted criticism questioning his commitment to the Indian Muslim community. His tenure as Ameer-e-Shariat has been marked by visionary leadership, bridging religious values with modern needs in education, technology, and healthcare. This episode highlights the urgent need for accountable, progressive leaders to uplift Indian Muslims amidst challenges of poverty and misrepresentation.

Sambhal Sparks Alarm on Constitution Day: Is Judicial Integrity Under Siege?

The Sambhal mosque survey plea is a disturbing reminder of how political and judicial lapses fuel religious polarization. Despite the Places of Worship Act, local courts continue to entertain petitions that undermine constitutional principles. On Constitution Day, it’s imperative to reflect on Ambedkar’s warnings and uphold the values of secularism and justice

From Worship to Exploitation: Ganga’s Journey Reflects India’s Environmental Hypocrisy

A four-year journey along the Ganga reveals a civilisational ecological crisis, where dams, pollution, sand mining and policy failures threaten rivers, communities, livelihoods and India’s environmental future across regions nationwide.

From Bulldozers to Bills: How India’s State Machinery is Undermining Muslim Rights and Autonomy

As Hindutva extremism rises, India’s founding values of diversity and secularism are at risk. Civil rights groups, activists, and independent media decry the demolitions as part of a broader agenda to marginalize Muslims, further fueled by the Waqf Amendment Bill's attack on Muslim institutional autonomy

Stripped of Rights: How West Bengal’s OBC Verdict is Sparking a Movement for Justice Among Muslim Communities

A High Court ruling voiding OBC status for 77 Muslim communities has left thousands of students and job seekers in West Bengal in limbo, raising concerns about systemic neglect and fueling calls for justice across the state
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