Three years after IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed was found dead, his murder case remains unresolved. Initially declared a suicide, a second postmortem confirmed homicide, yet the SIT has named no accused. On Olive Talks by eNewsroom Podcast, his mother Rehana Ahmed shares her grief and relentless fight for justice
Dubai: Literature enthusiasts from India and Dubai gathered at the India Club for a memorable evening with celebrated author and journalist Rasheed Kidwai. The engaging session was part of...
The World Cinema Project has restored, among other films, Titas Ekti Nodir Naam by Ritwik Ghatak. Martin Scorsese, the revered Hollywood film-maker who is also the founder of the...
पीयूसीएल ट्रिब्यूनल ने मणिपुर हिंसा को नियोजित और जातीय रूप से लक्षित बताया, जिसमें राज्य और केंद्र दोनों विफल रहे. रिपोर्ट ने यौन अत्याचार, विस्थापन, स्वास्थ्य व न्यायिक तंत्र की नाकामी और पक्षपाती मीडिया की भूमिका उजागर की. जूरी ने एसआईटी, जवाबदेही और स्थायी शांति के उपाय सुझाए
On Independence Day, a Gujarat school staged a play depicting hijab-wearing girls as terrorists, fuelling Islamophobia. In contrast, Bengal’s Umeed Global School empowered its students to build and fly a 15-kg Army-grade drone to hoist the Tricolour. The two events expose India’s stark choices between prejudice and patriotism.
Dr. Rishu Sinha’s letter to GB Pant Hospital exposes the brutal 36-hour duties and mental exhaustion faced by her husband, Dr. Amit Kumar, a DM Cardiology resident. She alleges violation of 1992 Residency Rules, ignored RTI replies, and a toxic training culture pushing young doctors toward burnout and despair.
Dr. Rishu Sinha’s letter to GB Pant Hospital exposes the brutal 36-hour duties and mental exhaustion faced by her husband, Dr. Amit Kumar, a DM Cardiology resident. She alleges violation of 1992 Residency Rules, ignored RTI replies, and a toxic training culture pushing young doctors toward burnout and despair.
Dr. Rishu Sinha’s letter to GB Pant Hospital exposes the brutal 36-hour duties and mental exhaustion faced by her husband, Dr. Amit Kumar, a DM Cardiology resident. She alleges violation of 1992 Residency Rules, ignored RTI replies, and a toxic training culture pushing young doctors toward burnout and despair.
Bhopal: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not inclined to adopt the 'mandir wahi banayenge' (we promise to build the temple at the same spot) theme in Chhattisgarh for the...
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
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.
A 5-year-old girl’s brutal rape and murder in Bhopal triggers local protests, yet fails to spark national outrage akin to Kolkata’s RG Kar case. Despite a sharp rise in crimes against women and children in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, the state's response remains muted
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
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
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
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
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.
India’s human rights record came under scrutiny as NGOs and activists highlighted systemic abuses, including the persecution of minorities, misuse of anti-terror laws, and escalating state-backed injustices. Calls for justice rang loud, urging action against lynchings, the incarceration of activists, and the destruction of homes under the guise of legality. The program marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a renewed call for dignity, freedom, and justice for all