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Faith in the Age of Algorithms: Kolkata’s Interfaith Iftar Dissects Propaganda and Youth Radicalization
At a Kolkata interfaith iftar, leaders dissected how algorithms and propaganda shape Gen Z, warning of "Hindutva pop culture," eroding constitutional faith, and social media's role in spreading communal narratives.
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Muslims and the Myth of ‘Appeasement’: The Real Story of Economic Exclusion in India
Economic deprivation has long defined the reality for India’s Muslims, with political resistance to reservation fueling their marginalization. The rise of communal politics has only deepened their sense of insecurity and exclusion. A new report proposes a secular approach to affirmative action, yet the current political environment poses a significant barrier to its implementation
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Mad, Musical, and Magnificent: Remembering Zubeen Garg
Zubeen Garg, Assam’s beloved singer, embodied defiance, compassion, and eccentric brilliance. From the Bihu controversy to midnight addas, he lived freely, declaring himself “mad.” Beyond music, he stood with the raiz through charity, floods, and the pandemic. His legacy blends song, service, and the eternal bond with Assam
Two Years, No Justice: Mamata Govt Moves to Review Faizan Ahmed Autopsy, Mother Opposes
Two years after IITian Faizan Ahmed’s death, the Calcutta High Court resumed hearings. The Mamata Banerjee government seeks a medical board to review the autopsies, despite the second postmortem confirming homicide and SIT probe underway. Faizan’s mother strongly opposes, accusing the state of siding with perpetrators instead of victims
Zubeen Garg’s Legacy—Songs in Assamese, Protests Against CAA, and a Heart for Che Guevara
Zubeen Garg was more than Assam’s beloved singer—he was a cultural icon who defended his native language, stood at the forefront of anti-CAA protests, and embraced socialism with Che Guevara as his idol. His unfiltered love for his people made him a symbol of resistance, unity, and enduring affection
Comrades and Comebacks: Saira Shah’s Book Sparks Debate on the Left’s Future in India
Saira Shah Halim’s Comrades and Comebacks was launched with Hamid Ansari, Brinda Karat, Zameer Uddin Shah, and others reflecting on the Left’s contested legacy. Speakers warned against rising inequality, authoritarianism, and communalism, while Halim urged a radical but non-violent response, insisting the Left remains crucial in shaping India’s future.
London Dreams, Kolkata Nightmares: Why the City Deserves Better, Not Bigger Promises
Kolkata doesn’t need London’s grandeur but urgent fixes to everyday decay. Encroached sidewalks, broken roads, garbage piles, vanishing parks, and hospitals where patients sleep on cardboard define the city. Small reforms — clean water, storage for the poor, night cleanups, and restored public spaces — could restore dignity and livability.
Largest Democracy, Smallest Justice: How India’s Courts Fail Muslim Prisoners
In India’s “largest democracy,” justice bends to power. Political prisoners like Umar Khalid languish in jail without bail or trial, while the influential walk free. The judiciary speaks of liberty and human rights but delivers selective relief. Law is no shield—today, it is wielded as a weapon
