Opinion

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Aggression: Is There More to His Tribal Protest Than Meets the Eye?

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s protest against the demolition of tribal homes in Madhya Pradesh has exposed tensions with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. Disputes over farmers’ demands and the Ladli Behna scheme have added to speculation about BJP leadership dynamics.

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?
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How Farmers’ Protest Tested ‘Double Engine Sarkar’ Argument in Madhya Pradesh

A dispute over moong procurement snowballed into one of the biggest farmers' agitations in recent years, forcing the Mohan Yadav government to retreat and exposing uncomfortable questions about the BJP's promise of seamless Centre-state governance

Dear Gen Z: To Build a Better India, Protest Against Hate

Beyond the NEET protest, Gen Z challenged India's politics of hate by keeping the focus on accountability and constitutional values. The movement also exposed difficult questions about equal citizenship and Muslim participation in democratic protests

From UCC to ‘Hindu Rights’: How the Madhya Pradesh Debate Took a Majoritarian Turn

Madhya Pradesh became the fourth BJP-ruled state to pass a Uniform Civil Code, but the Assembly debate quickly shifted from women's rights to Hindu rights, with slogans, identity politics and ideological messaging overshadowing discussions on legal reform.

Years After IIT Kharagpur Student Faizan Ahmed’s Homicide, Mother Meets Bengal Chief Minister

Weeks after eNewsroom highlighted Rehana Ahmed's desperate wait for an appointment, the mother of slain IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed is finally set to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. She hopes the meeting will help revive the long-stalled homicide investigation ordered by the Calcutta High Court

Irfan’s Story: India’s Brightest Minds Shouldn’t Need to Go Viral First

Irfan's story is about more than one remarkable student. It reveals why millions of gifted young Indians remain unseen until protest or chance brings them into view.

Modi Govt Bowed to Gen Z, So Why Is a Hate-Spewing Minister Still Protected?

Why did the BJP force Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over the NEET exam paper leak after Gen Z protests, while Vijay Shah remained a minister despite his remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi?
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