Illusions of Progress: How Kolkata’s Muslim Schools Traded Purpose for Power
Shiny façades and English-medium branding hide a deeper crisis in Kolkata’s Muslim-managed schools, where control outweighs educational purpose. Teachers face low pay, insecure jobs, and exploitative practices, while parents are locked out of decision-making. In chasing prestige through imitation, these institutions risk eroding both learning quality and cultural identity.
Rahul Gandhi Warns of ‘Digital Dacoity’; Is the ECI Failing India’s Democracy?
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Digital Dacoity’ charge accuses the Election Commission of enabling voter data theft, duplicate entries, and constituency manipulation. With the media reduced to BJP’s PR arm, watchdogs have failed. He calls for opposition unity, citizen vigilance, and legal action to protect India’s democracy from managed elections.
The Brazil-India Tariff Trap: Trump’s Megalomania Meets Modi’s Diplomatic Faux Pas
Trump’s 50% tariff on India and Brazil stems from personal vendetta, not trade logic. Brazil’s Lula defied Trump’s demand to free Bolsonaro, upholding judicial independence. India, meanwhile, failed to diplomatically acknowledge Trump’s role in mediating peace with Pakistan—an avoidable misstep that cost the country dearly in trade relations.
Mohammed Siraj Didn’t Just Win Matches—He Fought Stereotypes
Mohammed Siraj’s journey from the lanes of Hyderabad to international cricket is more than a sporting triumph. With raw pace and unflinching resolve, he rose above personal loss and communal hate. Each delivery he bowls becomes a statement—of resilience, of pride, and of India’s fiercest answer to discrimination and doubt
2.3% and Under Siege: The Myth of Christian Conversions in India
Despite forming only 2.3% of India’s population, Christians face rising hostility under Modi’s regime. The Sangh Parivar propagates the myth of mass conversions to justify hate crimes, arrests, and anti-conversion laws. Missionary work in health and education is vilified, while churches and burial grounds face targeted attacks.
Beyond Periyar’s Legacy: Honour Killings Betray Tamil Nadu’s Social Justice Promise
Kevin Selvaganesh, a Dalit Christian youth from Tamil Nadu, was brutally murdered in an honour killing for planning to marry a Maravar girl. Despite police awareness, the attack was not prevented. His death exposed the deep-rooted caste hatred and the disturbing complicity of law enforcement in such crimes
