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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War, Media and Hypocrisy: Western Complicity in Israel’s Genocidal Campaign in Palestine

Palestine vs. Ukraine | The West’s hypocritical support of Israel’s Genocidal Campaign while condemning Russia. The media’s role in distorting global perceptions of justice and conflict

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...
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