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 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.
While most Hindu festivals celebrate divine victories, Kerala's Onam reveres the vanquished Mahabali. The festival symbolizes inclusivity, rejecting homogenized narratives and embracing regional diversity.
MVA and NDA navigate complex seat-sharing talks and internal conflicts as polls near. Thackeray’s demand for leadership and Pawar’s stance on CM selection add to the coalition chaos
Bangladesh is returning to normalcy. The new government, led by eminent citizen Mohammad Yunus, has taken over and spoken positively about minorities in Bangladesh....