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Bangladesh’s Second Revolution: Ousting of Sheikh Hasina and Road to Uncertainty
“To many Bangladeshis, the visual of Hasina fleeing the country was emblematic of her fall from grace—once the most powerful woman in South Asia, she now became a leader in exile” (This is Part II of...
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Would Agniveer Ever Be Scrapped?
“A close look at the first decade of the present ruling dispensation makes it clear how there have been many occasions when this desire/plan/readiness to arm the people and militarise the society was...
View ArticleBeauty, Caste and ‘Miss India’ Contests
“Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has touched a raw nerve and has rocked the core cultural preserve of the casteist ‘parampara’ upheld by Hindutva forces.” Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd* Congress leader...
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Bangladesh at Crossroads: Anti-India Sentiment, Political Turmoil, and Future...
“As Bangladesh stands at this crossroads, the question remains: will it be able to rebuild its relationship with India and chart a course toward political stability?” (Special Report for the Kashmir...
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Beware the politics behind ST Status for Paharis in Jammu and Kashmir
“If Paharis believe it was a matter of right, then they should not feel obliged to favour the BJP which first stripped J&K of its identity, dignity and rights” Danyal Khan* The long-standing...
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This Election Spells Freedom Or Death For Kashmir
“The BJP’s strategy is to consolidate Hindu votes and fragment Kashmiri homogeneity. Kashmir-based parties are helping them do that by staying divided.” Prem Shankar Jha* Kashmir has one chance to win...
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A curious twist of fate
“Probably, J&K today is the only state or may be among very few out of over 500-odd, pre-1947 Indian states whose ex-ruler’s birthday is a gazetted holiday.” Mohammad Sayeed Malik* A state holiday...
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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections Phase II
“The voting patterns of the Pir Panjal region, scheduled to go to polls on Wednesday are expected to reflect community loyalties rather than political ideologies, making electoral outcomes difficult...
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Kashmir’s high-stakes polls for low-power assembly
The Union Territory government will have powers similar to a municipal authority, but a lot more than that is on the line. Sumantra Bose, London School of Economics in Kolkata* In one sense, not very...
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Dissecting Modi-government’s claim of Muslim Welfare under its 3.0 rule
“What the Minister is trying to say is that the digital format is the achievement of the BJP-government for the welfare of Indian Muslims. He does not bother to talk about how many Muslims have...
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Deaths and destruction of war going beyond Palestine
“Shots and videos of the Palestinian children crying out, mothers weeping, fathers sitting numb with pain, and teenagers unable to control their emotional outbursts, don’t seem to bother any of the...
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Your Honour, the Rot Runs Really Deep!
“The Karnataka HC episode is a wake-up call for the judiciary, as the battle to save it from interference by the executive could have long-term consequences for democracy.” Subash Gatade* ‘Indians...
View ArticleRelevance of Gandhi’s ‘Ahimsa’ Today
“Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence is a powerful tool for social change and conflict resolution. It emphasizes peaceful resistance, empathy, and ethical leadership to challenge oppression and...
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‘War is creating a hellscape of destruction, destitution, and fear in the world’
“Leh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk, along with 150 concerned citizens walked for a month, from Leh to New Delhi and then see what treatment they received! They were detained by the police before...
View ArticleReservations above the 50% limit in J&K are unfair
“Increasing the quota for reserved categories violates the constitutional cap and is shrinking the opportunities for candidates in the open merit.” Sahil Parray* The reservation system in India is a...
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Manipur: For Meitei-Kuki Peace
“To make matters worse the security establishment is confounding the people. Meiteis have recently questioned the role of Army in not being able to provide protection to citizens and have demanded...
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Review of the Report: “Your Land is Our Land: India’s Land Rights Violations...
“Your Land is Our Land: India’s Land Rights Violations in Kashmir” is an essential and timely contribution to the understanding of human rights in Jammu & Kashmir. Its thorough documentation of...
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What Would a Real Renewable Energy Transition Look Like?
“The seven steps that could help build a social movement and ensure a sustainable future.” Richard Heinberg* The transition from relying overwhelmingly on fossil fuels to using alternative low-carbon...
View ArticleFurther escalation of war in Middle East must be stopped
“When Israel attacked the Iranian embassy complex in Damascus, Syria, on April 1, it was Israel that brought the war directly to Iran.” Shahruk Ahmed Mazumdar* Israel has persisted in hitting what it...
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Fascination for ‘Hindutva Lite’ Among Opposition Parties
“After the ascent of Hindutva Supremacists at the Centre, avowedly secular parties also seem to be falling prey to it under mass pressure for short-term electoral gains.” Subash Gatade* Politics is a...
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