Opinion

A Tale of Two Silences: Why Indian Stars & Media Stay Mute While Ali, Sobers, and Yamal Speak Truth to Power

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.

Losing Faith in the Earth Beneath: How Ram Mandir’s ‘Chanda Chori’ Allegations Shook the Devotee’s Soul

`When you lose faith in the earth beneath your feet’ was how a leading international publication described the...

You Can’t Regulate an Economy by Destroying It: The Case for India’s 90% Workforce

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.

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.
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Layered Discrimination: How Latent Islamophobia Persists in Bengal’s ‘Secular’ Society

As protests against RG Kar rape and murder capture India’s attention, the silence over Sabir Mallick’s lynching reflects a troubling pattern of marginalizing Muslim voices in the state’s justice movement

Karma, Confession, and Compassion: How Religions Embrace the Power of Forgiveness

While Jain Paryushan calls for introspection and forgiveness, traditions in other religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism similarly focus on healing through apology and atonement.

Onam Celebrates Kerala’s Regional Autonomy, Contests Homogenisation

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.

Maharashtra’s Political Puzzle: Thackeray, Pawar, and Congress Jockey for Power

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

Aryan Mishra’s Murder: Cow Terrorism, Political Silence and Judicial Apathy

A young boy called Aryan Mishra was killed by the cow terrorists in Haryana. The Times of India wrote that the boy was killed...

Bangladesh’s New Dawn: Lessons from India’s Nehruvian Democracy and Indira’s Resilience

Bangladesh is returning to normalcy. The new government, led by eminent citizen Mohammad Yunus, has taken over and spoken positively about minorities in Bangladesh....
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