Bengal

Four Years, Two Autopsies, Zero Accountability: The Battle for IITian Faizan Ahmed

Four years after IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed's death, no arrests have been reported despite a court-ordered SIT investigation. Two autopsies changed the course of the case, but his mother, Rehana Ahmed, continues to fight for justice and accountability.

Bengal

The Right to Vote Is Not a Favour: Kolkata Convention Raises Alarm Over Electoral Exclusion

At a civil rights convention in Kolkata, Prashant Bhushan, Justice Abhay Mahadev Thipsay and Apoorvanand raised concerns over voter exclusion, restrictions on peaceful protest and threats to civil liberties. APCR also launched a legal-aid helpline and a voter name-restoration initiative in West Bengal.

Bengal

Taken From Home, Heard From Bangladesh: Bengal Man’s Family Seeks Answers

Months after Abdul Rahim was allegedly detained in Uttar Dinajpur, his family heard his voice from Bangladesh. Two phone calls brought relief that he was alive, but also raised a frightening question: how did a man taken into custody in Bengal cross the border?

Bengal

Suspected Cattle Thieves or Victims of Mob Justice? Two Dead, Survivors Arrested in Siliguri

Two men were killed and three critically injured after a mob allegedly attacked five travellers in Siliguri over suspected cattle theft. Police arrested the three survivors and seven others in connection with the violence, while questions remain over what triggered the attack.

Bengal

On the Voter Roll After SIR, Yet Picked Up by Police: Bengal Family of Four Detained as ‘Bangladeshis’

A Murshidabad family says four members, including a 16-year-old, were detained as alleged Bangladeshis despite two reportedly voting in 2026 and Dablu Saikh’s name surviving SIR. MASUM has questioned the nationality verification process and sought an independent probe into their alleged pushback.

Jai Sri Ram, Hanuman were never part of the Bengali psyche, history and civilisation-Amartya Sen

Bengal

ScribeShah - July 6, 2019

Kolkata: Amartya Sen, the Nobel Laureate Professor and one of the tallest personality of Bengal claimed that religious slogans like Jai Sri Ram and...

Kakinara, the place where people were living peacefully for 40 years, loses its peace as soon as BJP gets an MP

Bengal

ScribeShah - July 2, 2019

Kolkata: The video shared by the fact-finding team shows dingy serpentinous lanes with houses seamlessly bound with one another bearing the testimony of the...

Now 24-year-old Sanaul lynched in Bengal over bike theft allegation

Bengal

ScribeShah - July 1, 2019

Kolkata: Barely few weeks after the brutal lynching of Tabrez Ansari, another 24-year-old youth was lynched to death, but this time in West Bengal....

Humanity is alive, many students opt for it as religion while seeking admission in West Bengal Colleges

Bengal

ScribeShah - June 29, 2019

Kolkata: At a time when a lot of hatred is being spread in the name of religion, not just in India but globally, two...

Communal Profiling of Kolkata’s Biker Gangs

Bengal

ScribeShah - June 26, 2019

Kolkata: Kolkata, for that matter, West Bengal is known for political violence. But suddenly now, the city’s everyday urban conflicts and crimes are being...

As agitating doctors protest intensifies in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee gets stuck in catch-22 situation

Bengal

ScribeShah - June 15, 2019

Kolkata: With every passing day, the government healthcare system has seen a complete breakdown in West Bengal since a patient party at Neel Ratan...

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Lula, Gen Z and the Algorithm: Who Owns the Battle for Democracy?

Vidya Bhushan Rawat - October 26, 2026

Before You Can Win, You Have to Survive Filing: Allegations Against TDP Put Andhra Civic Polls Under SC Scrutiny

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“We Will Not Sign”: Neha Bora Rejects Peace Bond as Delhi HC Orders Disclosure of Evidence

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AISA President Neha Moves Delhi High Court Against Peace Bond Notice, Alleges Police Intimidation

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

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Congress Doubles Down on ‘Regime Change’ Calls as BJP Targets SIR Protests

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Lula, Gen Z and the Algorithm: Who Owns the Battle for Democracy?

Opinion October 26, 2026 0

From Lula’s victory in Brazil to Neha Bora’s emergence in India’s student protests, this opinion examines how social media algorithms, corporate interests and media sensationalism shape Gen Z activism, political narratives and the struggle for democracy.

Before You Can Win, You Have to Survive Filing: Allegations Against TDP Put Andhra Civic Polls Under SC Scrutiny

Opinion October 25, 2026 0

The Supreme Court's intervention over alleged nomination obstruction has put Andhra Pradesh's civic polls under scrutiny. The dispute has intensified tensions between the TDP-led coalition and YSRCP, raising questions about electoral fairness and opposition rights.

“We Will Not Sign”: Neha Bora Rejects Peace Bond as Delhi HC Orders Disclosure of Evidence

Freshly Brewed October 24, 2026 0

Neha Bora has refused to sign a peace bond, calling it an attempt to curb dissent. The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to disclose the material against the AISA president and ensure natural justice before any bond order. AISA has also alleged threats against her outside Mandir Marg Police Station.

Bengal

The Right to Vote Is Not a Favour: Kolkata Convention Raises Alarm Over Electoral Exclusion

Taken From Home, Heard From Bangladesh: Bengal Man’s Family Seeks Answers

Suspected Cattle Thieves or Victims of Mob Justice? Two Dead, Survivors Arrested in Siliguri

On the Voter Roll After SIR, Yet Picked Up by Police: Bengal Family of Four Detained as ‘Bangladeshis’

Before You Can Win, You Have to Survive Filing: Allegations Against TDP Put Andhra Civic Polls Under SC Scrutiny

“We Will Not Sign”: Neha Bora Rejects Peace Bond as Delhi HC Orders Disclosure of Evidence

AISA President Neha Moves Delhi High Court Against Peace Bond Notice, Alleges Police Intimidation

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

Congress Doubles Down on ‘Regime Change’ Calls as BJP Targets SIR Protests

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