Opinion

When “Why?” Becomes a Threat: Is West Bengal’s Democratic Space Shrinking?

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.

‘Assalamu Alaikum, Inshaallah, Jazakallah’: Peace, Hope and Gratitude Don’t Cancel Out Your Merit

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.

You Can Crack IIT. Can You Crack Its Caste System?

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

What Is India’s Youth Asking For: Cultural Identity or the Right to a Future?

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?

BRICS Isn’t Beijing’s Game. It’s India’s Strategic Autonomy

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.
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Karva Chauth: Tradition Meets Romance in Bollywood’s Cinematic Universe

From a wife’s sacrifice for her husband’s longevity to a shared expression of love, Karva Chauth's evolving meaning reflects both Bollywood’s influence and changing gender dynamics

BJP Defies Polls in Haryana, Sets Sights on Maharashtra and Jharkhand; Watch out Omar Abdullah and LG relation in J&K

BJP’s Third Term in Haryana Shakes Congress Strategy as Opposition Eyes Maharashtra and Jharkhand; J&K Under Omar Abdullah Grapples with Post-Article 370 Politics

How the Palestinian Struggle is Redrawing the Map of Muslim World Power

The Palestinian cause reshapes power dynamics in the Muslim world, boosting Iran’s soft power as Arab regimes face growing dissent and Western allies lose relevance

90% Disabled, 100% Ignored: Prof GN Saibaba’s Death Is a Wake-Up Call

A 90% disabled scholar, labeled a threat by the state, is ignored by the judiciary—Prof GN Saibaba’s tragic fate forces us to question the humanity of India’s justice system

Islam Promotes Charity, the Constitution Protects It—But Is the Government Undermining Both?  

The Waqf Amendment Bill threatens to strip Muslim communities of their long-standing rights to manage charitable trusts. This legal shift risks undermining both Islamic charitable practices and constitutional protections for minority rights

Congress Needs a Caste Census to Rebuild: Why Leadership from the Margins Is Key to Survival

Haryana election results have again highlighted the serious crisis in the Congress Party and the limitations of the regional kshatraps (supremo). Congress once ruled...
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