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Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva: Book Review

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

Baster Journalist killing: UNESCO condemned the killing of Mukesh Chandrakar

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay condemns the tragic killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, calling for a thorough investigation to bring perpetrators to justice; post-mortem reveals severe injuries, including head fractures and a broken neck, while SIT uncovers that the prime suspect withdrew a large sum from the bank; Chandrakar’s Asthi Kalash shattered on the ground; Chhattisgarh CM announces Rs 10 Lakh aid to the family

Unveiling the hidden challenges behind the greatest religious celebration ever: Maha Kumbh, 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a grand religious event drawing millions of pilgrims, is a celebration of spiritual unity. However, this huge gathering brings significant challenges that need immediate attention. Attempts to use this festival to sow seeds of communal disparity, exploitation of sanitation workers, restrictions on media freedom, environmental hazards, and issues with crowd management reflect the gaps in planning and execution.

Can RSS co-opt Subhas Chandra Bose, a staunch secular-socialist and a fond admirer of Tipu Sultan?

January 23, the birthdate of the socialist-secular fighter Netaji...

Debunking “Popular Myths” through a study of Bose

A close study of Bose, Patel and Nehru, through their own writings and contemporary works reveals that all three enjoyed a deep affection and healthy respect for each other, even if they deferred in the means to the goal, India’s freedom. On Bose’s 128th birth anniversary that falls on January 23, 2025, this is a good historic recall

Muslim societies need counter-narrative to radicalisation and religious extremism

Extremism did not appear out of nowhere. It is a treasured offspring of religious philosophy that is taught and studied at our madrasas and religious schools.

Celebrate Diversity

It was late evening, on the day after Uttarayan...

From fact-checking to chaos: How meta’s new moderation model risks eroding trust and democracy

Meta’s shift to community-driven moderation under the "community notes" model raises alarms, risking manipulation, misinformation, and further eroding trust in a rapidly polarizing digital landscape.

Wahhabism, Ahle Hadis, or Salafism’s Impact on the Muslim World

Wahhabism’s interpretations have been linked to global terrorism, misrepresenting Islam as a violent religion.

Fatima Sheikh: Politics of Historical Erasure, Exclusion

The ongoing attempt to erase India’s first Muslim woman teacher from mainstream history is part of a broader project to sanitise history, neutralise dissent, and normalise inequalities.

Where Roads End and Courage Begins: The Life and Death of Mukesh Chandrakar

Orphaned young and displaced by Salwa Judum, Mukesh's story is one of resilience in the face of systemic failure. Rising from poverty, he built Bastar Junction into a platform for the unheard voices of the region. His murder reveals the high stakes of journalism in conflict zones, where truth is often buried under threats and violence

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Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva: Book Review

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Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code (UCC) attracting criticism and concerns

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Tapan Bose: A Man and a Life to Remember

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