Opinion

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.

Sleeping Under an Open Sky on No-Man’s Land: Two Children, Ten Lives, and the Machinery of Exclusion

The Panchagarh (India-Bangladesh) border crisis reveals a global shift: citizenship is no longer a guarantee of rights, but a weaponized spectacle used by states to mask economic failure through human exclusion.

History Changes Governments, Institutions Decide Who Survives: The Challenge Before Bengal’s Muslims

As Bengal enters a new political era under the BJP, Muslims face growing anxieties over rights and representation while confronting a difficult truth: institutional strength matters more than political patronage.

An Eid Like Never Before: The Eid al-Adha Stolen from the Poor

This year's Eid-al-adha brought uncertainty instead of celebration for many Muslims in Bengal. Amid hardship, loss, and disrupted traditions, communities found strength in sacrifice, charity, and solidarity.
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Nobel Dreams and Bayraktar Beams: What the Indo-Pak War Really Sold Us

The Indo-Pak war after the Pahalgam attack became a global arms expo and political theatre. China showcased weapons, Pakistan secured a bailout, Turkey advertised drones, and India fused military action with nationalism. Trump sought a ceasefire for clout. As profits and power shifted hands, civilians bore the brunt—again.

The Real Soldiers Want Peace—Only Cowards Turn Grief Into Communal Fire

Amid the Pahalgam terror attack, India witnessed unity from citizens while media and political actors pushed hate. Voices like Himanshi Narwal, Sangeeta Negi, and Rakesh Tikait showed courage and clarity. As the caste census unsettles the status quo, real patriotism lies in justice, not jingoism or communal provocation.

United India Under Fire: Pahalgam Bloodshed and the Dangerous Politics of Hate

The Pahalgam massacre was a brutal reminder of Pakistan-backed terror aimed at destabilizing India. Beyond condemnation, the response must be strategic and united. Divisive politics only serve the enemy’s agenda. Restoring peace in Kashmir and rejecting communal narratives are key to defeating those who thrive on chaos and hatred.

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
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