democracy
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Bengal
The Weekend Threat to Democracy: Saturday, Sunday ‘Very Dangerous Days’ for Civil Rights Activists– Apoorvanand
At a Kolkata event, Prof. Apoorvanand warned that weekends have become dangerous for civil rights activists in India. Citing the…
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Opinion
The Right to Be Heard: Protests, Power, and the People
Protests are a powerful expression of public conscience, especially in Bengal, where resistance runs deep. From independence movements to recent…
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Opinion
When the Streets Fall Silent: What Strikes Say About a Nation’s Soul
Strikes are not mere disruptions—they’re powerful democratic tools used when all else fails. From Kolkata’s bandh culture to nationwide protests,…
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Opinion
War, Media and Hypocrisy: Western Complicity in Israel’s Genocidal Campaign in Palestine
Palestine vs. Ukraine | The West’s hypocritical support of Israel’s Genocidal Campaign while condemning Russia. The media’s role in distorting…
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Opinion
The Debate Over Government Employees Joining RSS: Constitutional Dilemma?
RSS is the biggest organization in the World. It aims at working for Hindu Rashtra and also claims that it…
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Opinion
2024 Ballots and Beyond: Democracy, Diversity and Plight of Muslims
The recent order requiring eateries in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to display nameplates — which has been stayed by the…
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Opinion
Hollowness in the Claims of ‘Mother of Democracy’ and ‘Vishwaguru’
The hollowness of the claims of the ‘mother of democracy’ and ‘Vishwaguru’ is already known to India. To counter every…
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Opinion
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Is Narendra Modi still undefeatable?
At 8-30 PM on January 18, 1977, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced over All India Radio – first in Hindi…
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Corona Corner
Corona crisis: Why is the fourth pillar of Democracy shaken?
Every high point in a business is followed by a low. Journalism, which transmuted into another form of business years…
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Freshly Brewed
More than media playing a role in strengthening democracy, it is the time for media to be strengthened first
Kolkata: A round table discussion was organised to highlight how media can strengthen the electoral democracy. But eminent participants felt…
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