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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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The Unani Question: Why is Bengal Falling Behind?
Bengal lags behind in Unani medical education, with just one college compared to Uttar Pradesh’s 10, Madhya Pradesh’s 4, and Maharashtra’s 5, exposing a glaring disparity in healthcare development. The Calcutta Unani Medical College and Hospital has been fighting for state intervention since 2009, yet successive governments have ignored its pleas, even withdrawing a bill meant to secure its future. As World Unani Day approaches, the institution’s students and faculty continue their struggle, hopeful that the government will finally acknowledge their demands and rescue the only Unani medical college in the state
Politics, Propaganda and the People: The Real Story Behind Bangladesh’s Upheaval
Bangladesh’s political turmoil, sparked by Sheikh Hasina’s exit and student protests, has reshaped the nation’s democratic aspirations. While civil society remains hopeful for reforms, concerns over media narratives and external interference persist. Despite uncertainties, the people’s movement emphasizes inclusivity, regional solidarity, and self-determined progress, challenging dominant narratives of religious extremism and instability
Ganga Yatra: From the Himalayas to Bangladesh—The Sacred River’s Struggles and Survival
The Ganges, a river of immense cultural and religious significance, embarks on a transformative journey through Bangladesh, where it assumes various forms – from the Padma to the Meghna – showcasing a unique confluence of rivers and shaping the nation's landscape and culture
गणतंत्र दिवस: संविधान और आज की हकीकत
76वें गणतंत्र दिवस पर संविधान के वादे पर सवाल उठते हैं। भेदभाव, धार्मिक ध्रुवीकरण और अल्पसंख्यकों, ख़ास कर मुसलमानों और ईसाइयों पर बढ़ते हमले गणतंत्र की भावना को कमजोर कर रहे हैं। समानता और न्याय के संवैधानिक मूल्यों को बचाने की जरूरत पहले से कहीं अधिक महत्वपूर्ण हो गई है। क्या भारत वाकई सबके लिए समान है?
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গত নভেম্বরে মুর্শিদাবাদ জেলার বেলডাঙায় জগদ্ধাত্রীপুজোর সময়ে এক প্যান্ডেলের ইলেকট্রনিক ডিসপ্লেতে কিছু মুসলমানবিদ্বেষী কথাবার্তা লেখা হওয়া থেকে সাম্প্রদায়িক উত্তেজনা ছড়ায়। মুসলমান সম্প্রদায়ের...
India’s Smallest Fighters, World’s Costliest Drug: Babies Battling a Rare Disease
Asmika, a 12-month-old baby from West Bengal, suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type-1, a rare and severe genetic disorder requiring the world’s most expensive drug, Zolgensma, priced at $2.1 million. Despite India’s National Policy for Rare Diseases, gaps in funding, accessibility, and coordination leave families like Asmika’s with limited options, relying heavily on arduous crowdfunding efforts. Experts call for a more empathetic government approach, strategic use of CSR funds, and stronger public-private partnerships to address the needs of rare disease patients in India
