Jadavpur University Ragging: A Theoretical Analysis in the Light of Gramsci and Foucault
Lately, we have learned that a tragic incident has taken place as a consequence of ragging at Jadavpur University. It's a disastrous event and...
Identity Politics and Bharat Ratna: A Deep Dive into Awardees’ Allegiances
The Bharat Ratna award to late prime ministers PV Narsimha Rao, Chaudhury Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan has been welcomed by all. I have...
Sitharaman Releases White Paper Attacking UPA, But Data Tells a Different Story
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has released a "White Paper on the Indian Economy" today, which purportedly seeks to "generate a wider, more...
From Shakespeare to Tagore: Kolkata Book Fair Celebrates a Fusion of Literary Worlds
Internationally renowned author, RK Narayan told me in 1995, that he felt a book fair well organized was a true platform for sensitive minds...
January 26th: When People Were Urged to Celebrate it as Independence Day
The roots of the celebrations on the 26th of January as our Republic Day actually go back to a very significant development in our...
Beyond ‘Temples of Modern India’: A Critical Look at Contemporary Religious Politics
When India became independent, Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech set the tone for the future course that India planned to undertake. He pledged, “The...
