Bengal’s Muslim OBCs: A Reservation Struggle Caught Between Politics and Prejudice
The High Court's 2024 verdict stripping 77 Muslim-majority communities of OBC status has halted their socio-economic progress in Bengal. Data reveals reservations boosted job and education access for these marginalized groups. Without it, students face admission denials, and job listings exclude OBC categories, threatening years of hard-earned advancements.
Why the Election-Driven Hate Between Tribals and Muslims Should Concern the Hemant Soren Government
In Jharkhand's Santhal region, BJP's election rhetoric alleging 'love jihad,' 'land jihad,' and Bangladeshi infiltration aims to disrupt tribal-Muslim unity, a key factor in JMM's electoral success. This deliberate polarization threatens the region's social fabric, posing a critical challenge for Chief Minister Hemant Soren to restore harmony and counter divisive narratives
Nomads of the Border: How Life Unfolds on India-Bangladesh’s No Man’s Land
The 120-kilometer-long border in Murshidabad is more than a line on the map—it's a daily challenge for residents caught between national security and survival. Farmers struggle with BSF restrictions, smugglers destroy livelihoods, and the lack of infrastructure leaves children walking miles for a barely functional education. Stories of resilience emerge, but the absence of political will compounds the suffering, leaving border villagers as refugees in their own country. Their dream is clear: dignity, safety, and a future where their villages thrive with opportunity.
Breaking Bengal’s Pluralism: The Role of Epistemic Islamophobia in Muslim Marginalization
The epistemic Islamophobia in West Bengal, highlighting its roots in biased media narratives, political rhetoric, and educational distortions. It examines the marginalization of Bengali Muslims through stereotypes, economic disparities, and cultural exclusion while advocating for epistemic pluralism, mutual respect, and accurate representation to combat discrimination and foster inclusivity.
Beyond the Hashtag: Inside the Harsh Realities of Giridih’s 72-Hour Work Culture
As debates around 70-hour work weeks rage, Giridih's labourers continue to work 12-hour shifts under exploitative conditions. Pollution from sponge iron factories has become a parallel crisis, leading to protests and demands for justice. Despite its political significance, the district remains a glaring example of neglected labour laws and environmental regulations.
Waste Removed, Scars Remain: Bhopal Gas Survivors Demand Justice for 40 Years of Poison
Nearly four decades after the Bhopal disaster, toxic waste removal efforts fall short, leaving survivors exposed to contaminated resources. Environmentalists argue that relocating hazardous waste to Pithampur creates new dangers for an already polluted region. Calls for corporate accountability intensify as activists demand that Dow Chemical bear the cost of a comprehensive cleanup
