Orphaned at a young age and battling poverty, Osnai Sheikh defied the odds to pursue higher education, earning a postgraduate degree in political science. Despite his academic achievements, financial struggles now threaten his dream of completing his B.Ed. Worse yet, his relentless appeals for a government job remain unheard, leaving him in a cycle of uncertainty and despair.

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

झारखंड सरकार पर्यटन को नया आयाम देने के लिए बड़े बदलाव कर रही है, जिसमें इको-टूरिज्म, होमस्टे और होटल इंडस्ट्री में सुधार शामिल है। पर्यटन मंत्री सुदिव्य कुमार सोनू का कहना है कि धार्मिक पर्यटन पर खर्च होने वाले बजट को संतुलित कर राज्य की सांस्कृतिक, प्राकृतिक और ऐतिहासिक धरोहरों को भी बढ़ावा दिया जाएगा। जेईटीए को पुनर्जीवित कर विश्वस्तरीय सुविधाएं विकसित की जा रही हैं, जेएफ़एमसी में महिलाओं की भागीदारी 50% तक बढ़ाई जा रही है, और स्काईडाइविंग से लेकर जंगल सफारी तक नए पर्यटन अनुभवों पर काम हो रहा है।

Jharkhand is revamping its tourism sector with a focus on eco-tourism, women’s empowerment, and improved hospitality. The state is set to host the Netarhat Utsav, a cultural festival inspired by Gujarat’s Kutch Rann Utsav, aimed at boosting local tourism and showcasing its rich heritage and natural beauty.

Jamal Ahmed 'Jamal', a 98-year-old hotelier and poet from Kolkata, is a philanthropist who donated land in Bihar for a government hospital. Known for his poetry promoting communal harmony, he reflects on meeting Mahatma Gandhi in 1947 and continues to inspire with his advocacy for peace and unity.

Kolkata: Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant is determined to legally challenge the Indian government for having denied a travel visa to visit her ailing mother...