Despite forming only 2.3% of India’s population, Christians face rising hostility under Modi’s regime. The Sangh Parivar propagates the myth of mass conversions to justify hate crimes, arrests, and anti-conversion laws. Missionary work in health and education is vilified, while churches and burial grounds face targeted attacks.
Mukesh Chandrakar, a fearless freelance journalist from Bastar, spent his life uncovering the harsh truths of India’s ‘red corridor.’ Despite growing up amidst conflict and displacement, he pursued a career in journalism, exposing corruption and human rights violations. His investigative report on a road construction scam in Bijapur led to his tragic death on January 1, 2025. Mukesh’s murder highlights the perilous reality faced by journalists in conflict zones, where seeking the truth comes at the highest cost. His legacy lives on in his work, challenging both authorities and the system that failed to protect him.
Kolkata: The mandate of four state assembly elections is out. With Congress losing in two states—Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh where they were in power, winning...