Bengal
The Aliah Ascent: Celebrating Nearly Two Decades of Research and Resilience
Celebrating its 19th Foundation Day, Aliah University reaffirmed its mission of minority empowerment and academic excellence, highlighting its evolution from the historic Calcutta Madrasah into a modern, NAAC-accredited research institution.
Bengal
No Hearing, No Notice, Just Deletion: How Bengal’s SIR Erased a Decorated IAF Officer
Decorated IAF veteran Wing Commander Md Shamim Akhtar’s name was deleted from Bengal’s voter list without a hearing. This systemic failure during the SIR process raises grave concerns about electoral transparency
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From Madrasa to University of Southampton: Kolkata’s Lad Breaks Stereotypes with International Achievements
From a Kolkata Madrasa to the UK's University of Southampton, Mohammad Israr's journey defies stereotypes, earning a fully funded MSc in Maritime Archaeology at 24
फकीर से फेम तक: मोहम्मद रफ़ी की सुरों भरी कहानी
रफ़ी साहब ने हर गाने को अपनी अनोखी आवाज़ से ऐसा सजाया कि वह हमेशा के लिए अमर हो गया। उनकी गायिकी में हर रंग—चुलबुलाहट, रोमांस, दर्द और भक्ति—खूबसूरती से झलकता था। भारतीय सिनेमा में उनका योगदान एक सुनहरे युग की पहचान है
ज़ाकिर हुसैन के साथ संगीत के सफर में: अमेरिका के एक सितारिस्ट की आंतरिक यात्रा
हिमालय की आवाज़ें और ज़ाकिर हुसैन की अनोखी धुनों से प्रभावित लेखक (पं. रवि शंकर के शागिर्द और सितारवादक) अपनी ज़िंदगी में उनके संगीत से मिली प्रेरणा को याद करते हैं। ज़ाकिर का संगीत परंपराओं से आगे बढ़कर तबले को जैज़, अफ्रीकी और लैटिन बीट्स से जोड़ता रहा, लेकिन उनके पंजाब घराने की जड़ों के लिए उनका प्यार कभी कम नहीं हुआ। उनकी मासूम, बच्चे जैसी लगन और गहरे एहसास ने हमेशा संगीतकारों को रास्ता दिखाया है। आज दुनिया उनके जाने का ग़म मना रही है, मगर उनका संगीत हमेशा ज़िंदा रहेगा
The Bewildering Spirit and Charisma of Zakir Hussain
Immersed in the sounds of the Himalayas and the global rhythms of Zakir Hussain, the author (sitarist disciple of Pt Ravi Shankar) recounts a lifetime of inspiration drawn from his artistry. Zakir’s music transcended tradition, fusing the tabla with jazz, African beats, and Latin rhythms while maintaining deep reverence for his Punjab gharana roots. His playful, childlike immersion and cosmic intuition remain a beacon for musicians, even as the world mourns his passing
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
They Beat My Father, Locked Us Away, and Demanded Rahul Gandhi’s Secrets’: Son’s Shocking Testimony Against ED
Manoj and Neha Parmar’s tragic suicide in Sehore has sparked allegations of ED harassment and political vendetta, with their son accusing officials of beating his father, locking the family away, and seizing unlisted assets during a December 5 raid. Manoj’s brother described him as a victim of relentless persecution, citing reopened cases and threats for not aligning with BJP. The couple’s suicide note, addressed to national leaders, accused ED officials of bias, while Congress slammed BJP for misusing central agencies, a claim the ruling party denies amidst ongoing investigations.
