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Bihar Elections: Trains for votes? The unanswered mystery of the ‘phantom’ specials from Haryana to Bihar
Explosive RTI documents reveal unannounced special trains running from Haryana to Bihar mere days before polling, serious allegations of state-sponsored voter smuggling, as the dust settles on the Bihar 2025 verdict, video evidence of ‘free tickets’ compounds the mystery, leaving questions over the violation of the Model Code of Conduct, the definition of "Corrupt Practice" under the RP Act, and the deafening silence of the Election Commission dangerously unanswered
Ashoka Controversy: Prof Gilles Verniers ‘Forced’ to Leave, Trivedi Centre Board Announces Dissolution
The Board was allegedly not informed and consulted regarding critical decisions regarding the Trivedi Centre for Political Data.
Reimagining Ram Rajya: A heartfelt letter to Lord Ram on Unity, Equality, and Compassion
In this seventh reflective letter, the Author explores the nuanced interpretations of Ram Rajya, juxtaposing it with other utopian visions from Indian culture. Through a contemplative dialogue with Lord Ram, the Author navigates the moral complexities surrounding the Ayodhya temple, urging a society grounded in genuine compassion and inclusivity beyond the confines of religious structures. Drawing from poetic visions of harmony and equality, the letter calls to embrace a more egalitarian society, embodying the true spirit of Lord Ram's compassion and justice. It is a plea for introspection and a return to values that foster unity in diversity.
Sanatan debate meant to divert real issues, part of design to turn the clock back
The Sanatan debate is growing while important issues are...
Ghosi Bypoll: Sudhakar Singh’s Victory not Only SP’s Win but INDIA’s too, Says Akhilesh
Over two dozen ministers, along with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, had campaigned for ‘turncoat’ BJP candidate Dara Singh Chauhan.
Serious flaws in the Digital Personal Data Protection Act
The hurriedly passed “Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act violates all accepted norms of privacy and data protection while also bestowing unchecked powers on the union of India
India’s Poor Paid for G20 With Homes and Livelihoods Halted
More people will be left homeless and unemployed than before India decided to host the G20 Summit in Delhi.
Long Wait for Wages, Gratuity for Telangana Anganwadi Workers
Despite being the backbone of efforts to reduce infant and maternal mortalities and impart pre-school education, Anganwadi teachers and helpers are not considered government employees.
NIA raids on Allahabad human rights activists ‘part of larger political repression’ in UP
The civil rights group Campaign Against State Repression(CASR)*,condemning the National Investigation Agency (NIA) raid on “democratic, farmer, student and anti-displacement activists in East Uttar Pradesh”, has said in a statement that “these raids happening now in Allahabad are part of a larger on-going campaign of political repression being undertaken in Uttar Pradesh”.
J&K’s Keran Valley: An Old Man’s Divided Heart on This Side of the River
Aurangzeb, 85, was left alone when his family migrated during the peak of militancy. He was happy seeing his daughter on the other side, but failing vision has put a stop to that.
Assam eviction drive compels evicted women to take drastic steps
Women were compelled to strip as the second round of eviction in a year was attempted to take place at Silsako, Assam.
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