Spain's FIFA World Cup triumph is examined through the lens of Palestine, Garry Sobers, Muhammad Ali and Lamine Yamal. The commentary also questions India's media silence, celebrity apathy and the government's response to student protests, arguing that sport and politics have never been separate.
India's informal economy employs nearly 90% of the workforce and powers local markets. As demolition drives, business closures, and street vendor evictions increase, the challenge is balancing legal compliance with livelihood protection. Sustainable development requires rehabilitation, gradual formalisation, and policies that safeguard both economic growth and millions of livelihoods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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, 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