Tag: West Bengal
The Day Memes Marched: Inside Kolkata’s Gen Z Uprising
What began as a student rally became something far bigger. From Instagram-inspired slogans and memes to thousands of first-time protesters, this eyewitness account explores how Gen Z is reshaping political dissent and creating a new culture of protest in Kolkata
The Unsolved IIT Kharagpur Murder: Mother Seeks New Govt Intervention
A Brilliant Career Cut Short: "Faizan Ahmed, a brilliant student from Assam, had cracked the IIT-JEE in 2020 with an All India Rank (AIR) of 11 and chose to pursue Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur."
“He Promised to Return for Dinner”: Wife Mourns Cooch Behar Cattle Handler Allegedly Killed by Cow Vigilantes
Kolkata: The body of a 52-year-old man, identified as Montu Mia, was recovered under a bridge over the Khutamara River in Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar...
You Can’t Regulate an Economy by Destroying It: The Case for India’s 90% Workforce
India's informal economy employs nearly 90% of the workforce and powers local markets. As demolition drives, business closures, and street vendor evictions increase, the challenge is balancing legal compliance with livelihood protection. Sustainable development requires rehabilitation, gradual formalisation, and policies that safeguard both economic growth and millions of livelihoods.
Bulldozers, Evictions and Fear: The Human Cost of Bengal’s New Governance
Just a month has passed since the new government came to power in West Bengal, but for many ordinary people, life already feels different.
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An Eid Like Never Before: The Eid al-Adha Stolen from the Poor
This year's Eid-al-adha brought uncertainty instead of celebration for many Muslims in Bengal. Amid hardship, loss, and disrupted traditions, communities found strength in sacrifice, charity, and solidarity.