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Behind the numbers: Economist Indira Hirway debunks India’s poverty reduction narrative
A recent article by noted economist Indira Hirway, titled “The Hoax of Decline in Poverty in India” and published in The Wire on July 8, 2025, casts serious doubt on official...
Kashmir’s Fragile Calm: Indicator of Silence or Real Peace?
As Kashmir sees fewer shutdowns and rising tourism, many ask — does stability mean true peace or just enforced silence?
IAS officers’ religious role raises secular concerns
The increasing involvement of IAS officers in religious activities raises serious concerns about secular governance, constitutional obligations, and the neutrality of India's bureaucratic framework
Modi government silent as US deports Indians in chains
Shackled and humiliated: The present regime’s silence on US deportation of Indians exposes the 'Vishwaguru’ myth
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigns amid political turmoil and ethnic unrest
BJP leader steps down following Supreme Court scrutiny, internal rebellion, and mounting opposition pressure as ethnic tensions continue to grip the state
Attempts to Undermine Gandhi’s Contribution to Freedom Movement: Musings on Gandhi’s Martyrdom Day
Eric Hobswam famously stated that History is as important...
Honour for killers of Gauri Lankesh and MM Kalburgi in Karnataka, public felicitation and terms like “Hindu tigers” for accused Amit Baddi and Ganesh...
From garlanding accused assassins to honouring convicted rapists and lynchers, the organised glorification of hate criminals by far-right Hindutva groups is eroding India's rule of law and normalising violence
The History and Politics of the “One Nation, One Election” Idea (Part 2)
This is an edited transcript of Former Chief Election...
The History and Politics of the “One Nation One Election” Idea (Part 01)
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The substantial work is a studied reference from a multitude of sources in the Marathi language as well as a study on the surveillance by colonial powers
Tapan Bose: A Man and a Life to Remember
He was a true leader with his invincible blend of wisdom, vision, courage, conviction, humility and immense warmth.
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