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Debunking the ‘Quit India Was Useless’ Myth

In his viral video, Prakhar Shrivastava, a pro-Hindutva commentator on history, calls the Quit India Movement a “super-duper flop.”  Shrivastava’s claim is similar to the decades of the extremist Hindu organisations’ arguments downplaying 1942. Viceroy telegrams, Churchill’s private remarks, and Bose’s own broadcasts say otherwise.

Breaking silences makes civilisations heal: theatre director, Sunil Shanbag

In this thought-provoking essay, the theatre director producer of 45 years explores multiple worlds, political, artistic and personal

White House condemns trolling of journalist who questioned PM Narendra Modi on minority rights

'It’s unacceptable,' said John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications in the White House

Hindu temples & their economic worth, VHP-backed ‘Know your temple’ initiative

That Hindu temples from time immemorial have been gifted societal wealth from the faithful is well known. Now, the VHP-backed Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti general sec, has said that India's Hindu temples hold 22,000 tonnes of gold and provide employment to crores of people; the body has been demanding loosening of govt control over temples since 2016

Two pre-med students die by suicide in Rajasthan: NEET

A 17-year-old student from UP was found dead at his rented accommodation in Kota late on Tuesday, June 27, within hours of another student suspected of having died by suicide, taking the number of such cases in Rajasthan’s `private coaching hub to four this month.

103 of 194 scribes target of hostile action by state actors: Delhi-based group

Of the 194 journalists who faced police action or assault or threats last year, 103 were targeted by State actors and 91 by non-State actors

Sectarian, DU’s decision to declare Eid-ul-Zuha working day: Democratic Teachers Federation

Strongly criticising the notification by Delhi University (DU) declaring June 29 a working day despite the Eid-ul-Zuha holiday, the Democratic Teachers Front on Tuesday issued a statement demanding the varsity administration to roll back its "very sectarian" step.

“We only resisted intervention of police, expelling of students…,” suspended SAU professors

The institute has been in the news for targeting students and now faculty

Eid-al-Azha: Jurisprudence on animal sacrifice, maintaining balance between customs & harmony

Even as the Courts have refused to entertain pleas on animal sacrifice, how necessary is it that we inclusively question its relevance in today’s world?

इंक़लाब, इश्क़ है, Love is rebellion

Exploring the tapestry of love and rebellion, this article unveils stories of unconventional unions, inter-religious marriages, and parenting as acts of resistance, in times of hate. Through the lens of diverse individuals, we witness the transformative power of love, the subtle rebellion in nurturing hearts, and the unyielding pursuit of a better world.

The complex design of propaganda & narrative manipulation: India

How right-wing propaganda has managed to infiltrate not only the news media, but also local social media groups. Understanding its deeply-entrenched nature and focusing reportage on communities will help us combat it.

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Debunking the ‘Quit India Was Useless’ Myth

In his viral video, Prakhar Shrivastava, a pro-Hindutva commentator on history, calls the Quit India Movement a “super-duper flop.”  Shrivastava’s claim is similar to the decades of the extremist Hindu organisations’ arguments downplaying 1942. Viceroy telegrams, Churchill’s private remarks, and Bose’s own broadcasts say otherwise.

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