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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.

Kashmir update: Resist to Exist – Protest in Washington DC

Around 300 people gathered in front of the White...

While RSS maligns both Nehru & Sardar Patel on Article 370, why is the Congress silent?

RSS/BJP leaders have shamed Patel by guillotining Article 370One...

The Spirit of Quit India Movement: Lohia’s Perception

August 9, 2019 is the 77th anniversary of the...

Some incoherent thoughts on abolition of Article 370

The abrogation of Article 370 that binds India to...

Kashmir and Article 370: Kerala expresses shock and protest

Kerala expressed its shock and protest at the unexpected...

Some Myths About Article 370, 35A and Kashmir

Over the years, several myths have been widely propagated...

Resolution on Kashmir Is Against Constitution and History!

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