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After some dithering, Odisha government rejects premature release of Graham Staines murder convict Dara Singh

Odisha Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, had in 2022, when he was a BJP legislator supported demands for Dara Singh’s early release, a demand vocalised by Sudarshan TV’s editor, Suresh Chavhanke

The inherent problem with political Islam

There is a big difference between Islamic and Islamist/Islamism

Striving to Promote Democracy: Values of the Constitution

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CJP urges Zee News remove debate show “Taal Thok Ke” over divisive Waqf-Holi debate

The complaint points out how the anchor Chandan Singh manipulated a Waqf protest into a false narrative that linked it to a fabricated threat against Holi, fuelled by sensational claims and hostile interruptions, turning the show into a biased and unbalanced spectacle

Left front, CPI (M) demand judicial inquiry into Nagpur violence, call out state for inaction

Following violent clashes in Nagpur over the demand to relocate Aurangzeb’s tomb, the Left Front and CPI (M) condemn extremist forces and accuse the state government of enabling religious polarisation for political gain

Arresting dissent: Punjab Government’s U-turn on farmer protests, protest site bulldozed, farmer leaders detained

The sudden arrest of key farmer leaders signals a stark shift in Punjab’s approach, raising concerns about political pressures and industrial influence.

A Satirical Plea, Dripping with Envy, to President Xi Jinping of China

In one more of his brilliant satirical pieces, the author pens this letter to the leader of the Great People’s Republic of China authored by the fictional Cyrus Behramji Puranafurniturewala

Learned yet Forgotten: To Dr A K Biswas, a tribute

Despite his original writings and perspective, the death of this academic and civil servant, former Home Secretary of Bihar on February 28, 2025 went largely unnoticed and unsung

Mohammad Shami faces extremist’s backlash for prioritizing professional duty over religion

Amidst extremist backlash for prioritizing professional duty over religious observance, Mohammad Shami has remained steadfast, proving that his commitment to cricket and nation takes precedence. Attacked for drinking an energy drink during Ramadan and his daughter celebrating Holi, Shami has let his performance on the field speak louder than the critics

Why Quranic Principles Advocate Secular Democracy Over Theocracy? Part 1

The Quran's emphasis on justice, consultation (shura), human dignity, religious freedom, and individual self-determination aligns more closely with secular democracy than authoritarian theocracy

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