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Three Years of the Congress Government

A People’s Critique: Expectations and Disillusionments

Congress needs a caste census of its party, then build new leaderships from the margins

A more inclusive and representative Indian National Congress, in face and structure would make Rahul Gandhi’s social justice agenda more convincing

Modi govt distancing from Adanis? MoEFCC ‘defers’ 1500 MW project in Western Ghats

Is the Narendra Modi government, in its third but ...

CJP Victory! Sarathi Arjya declared Indian after 3-year long battle

From wrongful accusations to a triumphant verdict, Sarathi Arjya’s case sheds light on the relentless pursuit of justice for Assam’s Bengali-speaking population.

The AMU Teachers’ Association (AMUTA) and Waqf Worries: Ordinary members of the Qaum are caught between a self-serving elite and a majoritarian Regime

The author explores the entrenched hegemony in the structures at AMU that are preventing a renowned university from exploring its full potential, including commandeering a leading opposition to the recently introduced controversial Waqf Bill 2024

Bharat Dabholkar’s adulation of Nathuram Godse is titled Nathuram Godse Must Die

During NDA I under Atal Behari Vajpayee, Hindutva propagandists who also vilify Gandhi had used the original play by Pradeep Dalvi Mee Nathuram Boltey to shift discourse towards his veneration, now under a far more aggressive regime, Bharat Dabholar of the Amul ad fame follows suit with a new adaptation

“Leaked Intelligence report” on alleged Kuki militants entering Manipur from Myanmar sparks panic, later retracted by authorities

A reportedly “leaked report” alleging the infiltration of 900 Kuki militants from Myanmar stoked ethnic tensions and fear in Manipur, only to be refuted by security officials as unsubstantiated, leading to shutdowns and heightened unrest.

Threatened by Meitei Leepun, Babloo Loitongbam stands firm against false claims and advocates for refugees

After receiving threats from Meitei Leepun, Babloo Loitongbam issues a statement denying allegations of financial ties to the Kuki community, calls for a transparent refugee policy and reaffirms his commitment to peaceful advocacy for human rights in Manipur

The real significance of September 17 & the continuing struggle for Telangana’s Legacy

True democratic governance post Nizam’s rule began only after the 1952 general elections, unlike what the present Congress’s claims (A. Revanth Reddy, has chosen to commemorate September 17 as ‘Praja Palana Dinotsavam’—or ‘People’s Governance Day.’) that democracy took root immediately after annexation on September 17, 1948 because following the annexation, Hyderabad was placed under military rule, led by General J.N. Chaudhary, until 1949

Remembering a legacy of peace: The enduring influence of Badshah Khan

In a world increasingly fraught with conflict and the...

Meitei Leepun threatens Human Rights Defender Babloo Loitongbam over alleged ties to the Kuki community, “visits” his home to intimidate his family

At a recent press conference, that generated tensions, Meitei Leepun accused Babloo Loitongbam of harbouring illegal immigrants, aiding foreign interference, and working against Meitei interests, warning of severe repercussions.

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Have Hindus always been Vegetarian?

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Environmental Jurisprudence: The Bombay High Court’s shifting language

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Noida Protest 2026: A labour uprising the state refused to understand

The protests that paralysed Noida’s industrial belt in April 2026 exposed not only worsening labour conditions but also the growing tendency of the state to treat democratic labour mobilisation as a law-and-order problem

Three Years of the Congress Government

A People’s Critique: Expectations and Disillusionments