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Vande Mataram and the 2026 Amendment: From voluntary honour to penal coercion
While the slogan Vande Mataram galvanised millions during India’s struggle for liberation from the clutches of colonial rule, this essay demonstrates that the 2026 Amendment –that the BJP has orchestrated--does not represent historical continuity, but rather a contemporary majoritarian redefinition of a complex national symbol.
39 Years and the Ghosts of Nellie Massacre Haunt Assam
India’s first genocidal pogrom on February 18, 1983 preceded the massacre of Sikhs in Delhi and other cities and has vanished from public acknowledgment and memory
Badshah Khan an icon of inter-faith harmony: February 6
Complimentary to Gandhi’s Satyagraha, Badshah Khan also played a crucial role in the sub-continent’s movement for sovereignty over the British and commitment to inter-faith Harmony
Gandhi’s death anniversary: Indian Christians to fast and pray for unity
The Martyr’s Day observance by the Christians of India will be without speeches, slogans on political signage
‘Abide With Me’ will Stay Forever!
A recent Government (Defence Ministry) communique finds no mention of ‘Abide With Me’ in this year’s ‘Beating Retreat’ programme which will be held on January 29, as the culmination of the events on and around Republic Day
A weekend of wiping legacies, fanning divides?
There is a loud political message in dropping ‘Abide with me’, ‘merging’ Amar Jawan Jyoti that has been sent to the nation
Vivekananda: Monk who highlighted Humanism of Hinduism
His teachings are in total contrast to the present scenario, where many saffron robed are promoting hate and inciting violence in the name of same religion
BOOK REVIEW – Bhil Vidroh: Sangharsh ke sawa sau saal
Chronicling the historic events of Bhil revolts in India
A historicity of Savarkar’s rehabilitation project
An examination of claims made as part of the Hindutva leader’s image makeover
37-year-long mockery of searching for the killers of 1984 Sikh massacre
A deep dive into how various governments and political parties failed the people of India in getting justice for one of the worst instances of communal violence in the country
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