Opinion

Soil, Dreams, and an Erased Name: A Professor, and the Word ‘Deleted’

From village scholar to Kolkata professor, my life was built on service. Now, Bengal’s SIR process threatens to erase my identity and my son’s future with one word: ‘Deleted.

“My Name Was Deleted”: A Professor Writes on Identity, Dignity and Bengal’s Voter Roll Shock

Aliah University professor's first-person account on West Bengal voter list deletions, SIR process crisis, identity disenfranchisement, democratic rights, constitutional dignity, and the urgent struggle for citizens' recognition on Bengal's soil

The ‘Ghuspetiya’ Hoax and the Arithmetic of Exclusion: Is the ECI Editing the Electorate to Fit the Result?

The unprecedented deletion of 90 lakh voters in West Bengal, disproportionately targeting women and minorities, signals a systemic crisis. This investigation exposes the ECI’s transition from transparency to institutional opacity.

Milord, Bengal’s Real Polarisation Is People vs Commission

The Chief Justice of India slams Bengal's "polarisation" as Malda unrest grows. Is the real divide between the people and the Election Commission over AI-driven voter list deletions and SIR?

The Spirit of Resistance: Why Iran and Global South Nations Defy the West

Western corporate media systematically manufactures distorted images of sovereign nations to justify military intervention. By labeling leaders as villains, they create a fake moral high ground to capture vital natural resources.
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Censor Board’s Double Standards on Phule: Protecting Propaganda, Silencing Revolution

The release of Phule, a film on Jyotiba and Savitri Mai Phule, has been delayed due to objections from the Censor Board and protests by Brahmin groups. Despite celebrating the couple’s revolutionary legacy, the film faces resistance for critiquing Brahmanism, highlighting ongoing struggles over caste, history, and narrative control in India.

From Saffron to Star of David: Decoding the Disturbing Signals of Bengal’s Ram Navami

Ram Navami processions in Bengal, once unfamiliar to the region, have become politicised spectacles of dominance. The use of Israeli flags and communal slogans, especially in Barrackpore, signals a deeper agenda—where festivals are repurposed for polarisation, and silence on global injustices becomes a loud alignment with power and provocation.

From Waqf to Churches to Adivasi Lands: Who’s Safe in BJP’s India?

After passing the Waqf Bill, BJP leaders claim it's for the poor—but Muslim organizations across India have rejected the move as a land grab. RSS-linked media quickly turned attention to Catholic Church properties, revealing the broader agenda. Even Adivasi leaders fear their ancestral lands may soon be in the crosshairs

The Great Iftar Deception: How Politicians Feast While Muslims Suffer

Every Ramadan, political Iftar parties project false solidarity while ignoring Muslim empowerment. Despite grand feasts, Muslim leaders remain sidelined, policy reforms are absent, and their concerns are dismissed as “appeasement.” Until real political inclusion replaces token gestures, these events will continue to serve as mere spectacles to manipulate Muslim voters

Gadkari’s Muslim Dream vs India’s Harsh Reality: Why the Largest Minority’s Aspiration Hits a Wall

Nitin Gadkari dreams of Muslims becoming engineers and doctors, but the ground reality tells a harsher story. Caste discrimination, denial of reservations, poor education access, and systemic exclusion from panchayats to Parliament keep India’s largest minority marginalized. When they rise, they’re criminalized—revealing a deeply unequal and unjust system

Holi Through the Ages: From the Mughals to Modern Times, the Colorful Celebrations of Spring

Holi, one of India’s oldest festivals, celebrates the arrival of spring with colors, music, dance, and rituals. Rich in regional diversity, it promotes joy, unity, and social harmony. From ancient texts to modern celebrations, Holi blends tradition, cultural expression, and even health practices, making it a vibrant symbol of renewal
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