West Bengal’s recent clashes over classrooms, universities, the press and cultural institutions raise a larger question: what happens when political power enters spaces meant for independent thought? The incidents may not be connected, but together they reveal how easily institutional autonomy and dissent can come under pressure.
Dr Bushara Bano’s use of “Assalamu Alaikum”, “InshaAllah” and “Jazakallah” has sparked controversy. But can three expressions of faith overshadow an IPS officer’s qualifications, competitive achievements and professional record? The debate raises a larger question about identity, neutrality and merit in public service.
IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode’s suicide has revived questions about caste discrimination, merit and student rights in India’s elite institutions. As allegations of harassment and casteist abuse emerge, the larger concern is whether campuses meant to nurture talent are becoming hostile spaces for marginalised students
India’s youth have always questioned power, from the student movements of the 1970s to the Anna movement. Today, programmes in Ujjain and Indore raise a new question: is young India seeking cultural identity, political recognition or something more basic — the right to shape its future?
India’s BRICS engagement is not about choosing China over the West but protecting its strategic autonomy. As the global order turns multipolar, India must retain strong ties across competing blocs while defending its independent foreign policy and ensuring that national interests, not Western approval, shape its international choices.
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
As PM Modi’s uninterrupted tenure draws comparisons with Nehru and Indira Gandhi, false claims resurface about Nehru swearing allegiance to the British Crown. These ignore the fact that Patel, Ambedkar, and others took the same oath. The selective targeting of Nehru’s legacy reflects a deeper agenda of historical distortion.
Each year, the Koshi floods devastate villages in Bihar, displacing thousands who live without homes, healthcare, or education. Once promised protection, they now endure neglect, corruption, and death. Tushar Gandhi's journey reveals that a century after Champaran, the colonial oppressor has simply been replaced by an indifferent Indian state.
The media’s targeting of Tablighi Jamaat during the pandemic was a deliberate act to vilify an entire community. Years later, the attack continues—this time through the systematic dismantling of Waqf rights. As silence prevails again, the question remains: will we speak out before history repeats itself completely?
Despite spending Rs 1200 crore on Swachh Bharat (Clean India) advertisements, the Modi government has failed to eradicate manual scavenging. Dalits continue to die in sewers, victims of deep-rooted caste bias. Laws banning the practice remain toothless, while the state celebrates cleanliness without addressing who cleans—and who dies.
Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, exposed how corporations profit from Gaza’s devastation in a bold report. Her findings linked military interests with economic gain, triggering backlash from global superpowers. Her dossier challenges the silence around war crimes and reveals the deep ties between power, profit, and the Palestinian crisis.