Category: Opinion
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Valentine’s Day Is Not A Christian Festival: Forget the Church, February 14 Has Wilder Roots
Valentine’s Day isn’t a Christian tradition—it has ancient pagan roots in Rome’s Lupercalia festival. The Church rebranded it, replacing love deities with Saint Valentine. Similar to India’s Kamadeva, love’s symbols transcend cultures. So why the outrage? Let’s explore how February 14 became a global celebration of romance and affection.
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Where Roads End and Courage Begins: The Life and Death of Mukesh Chandrakar
Mukesh Chandrakar, a fearless freelance journalist from Bastar, spent his life uncovering the harsh truths of India’s ‘red corridor.’ Despite growing up amidst conflict and displacement, he pursued a career in journalism, exposing corruption and human rights violations. His investigative report on a road construction scam in Bijapur led to his tragic death on January…
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Ambedkar’s Vision Betrayed: Land, Education, and Equality Replaced by Statues and Speeches
Amit Shah’s statement underscores a troubling trend of reducing Ambedkar’s transformative vision to mere political convenience. Ambedkar’s India, built on inclusivity, education, and welfare for the marginalized, is far from realized. This is why Ambedkar’s India remains an unfulfilled dream in a society still plagued by inequality
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Ahmed Wali Faisal Rahmani: Legitimised by Constitution yet Caged by Choices: The Plight of Indian Muslim Leadership
Despite being legally eligible as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) to lead Islamic organizations, Rahmani faced unwarranted criticism questioning his commitment to the Indian Muslim community. His tenure as Ameer-e-Shariat has been marked by visionary leadership, bridging religious values with modern needs in education, technology, and healthcare. This episode highlights the urgent need for…
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Sambhal Sparks Alarm on Constitution Day: Is Judicial Integrity Under Siege?
The Sambhal mosque survey plea is a disturbing reminder of how political and judicial lapses fuel religious polarization. Despite the Places of Worship Act, local courts continue to entertain petitions that undermine constitutional principles. On Constitution Day, it’s imperative to reflect on Ambedkar’s warnings and uphold the values of secularism and justice
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From Worship to Exploitation: Ganga’s Journey Reflects India’s Environmental Hypocrisy
The Ganga, India’s lifeline and spiritual emblem, faces an existential crisis fueled by rampant pollution, unregulated industrial activities, and reckless urbanization. Despite government promises and initiatives like Namami Gange, the river’s plight worsens, threatening biodiversity, livelihoods, and cultural heritage. Activists warn that without urgent, systemic action, the Ganga’s decline could mirror India’s broader environmental mismanagement
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From Bulldozers to Bills: How India’s State Machinery is Undermining Muslim Rights and Autonomy
As Hindutva extremism rises, India’s founding values of diversity and secularism are at risk. Civil rights groups, activists, and independent media decry the demolitions as part of a broader agenda to marginalize Muslims, further fueled by the Waqf Amendment Bill’s attack on Muslim institutional autonomy
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Stripped of Rights: How West Bengal’s OBC Verdict is Sparking a Movement for Justice Among Muslim Communities
A High Court ruling voiding OBC status for 77 Muslim communities has left thousands of students and job seekers in West Bengal in limbo, raising concerns about systemic neglect and fueling calls for justice across the state
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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
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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