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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Congress’ Bharat Jodo Yatra – Has the ‘Grand Old Party’ finally found the right path?

“Congress kuch karti nahi!,” “ Kaha hai Congress?” Such remarks constitute the general narrative that has encompassed the Indian political space for almost a...

Is Uniform Civil Code A New Weapon To Harass Minorities?

Will Uniform Civil Code be another trump card of the saffron brigade to further strengthen its narrative before the General Election 2024? As it...

भोपाल गैस लीक रात के सबसे बड़े नायक स्टेशन मास्टर थे

वो 2 दिसंबर की रात- असल में 2 और 3 की दरमियानी रात। शहर भोपाल। नवाबों का शहर। झीलों का शहर। आज भी बाक़ी...

The Forgotten Breath: What 40 Years of Bhopal’s Silence Sounds Like

That night's sleep came sweet. My cold feet touching hers I snuggled close to my mother. We drifted off to sleep but were woken...

Thank You Nadav Lapid For Reminding Us Propaganda Films Cannot Be Work Of Art

Sarkaar unki hai to kya hua, system to hamara hai.., the lines of The Kashmir Files finally coming to light. When the movie which received...

In New EC’s Appointment, Paperwork Can’t Paper Over Surgical Strike on Due Process

They are caught playing around with the time-tested established principles and procedures of good and fair governance. In a democracy, public affairs are no one’s...
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