Blinded By Unyielding Authority
“From Kashmir to protesting farmers, the use of so-called non-lethal weapons have killed and blinded people in defiance of constitutional guarantees and international standards” The post-mortem report...
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Cinematic Landscape: Artistic Expression or Political Propaganda?
“At a time when cinema is shaping public opinion, it is crucial to uphold the principles of artistic freedom and integrity so as not to risk sacrificing the soul of Bollywood on the altar of political...
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Not the Anthropocene?
“But this time round the glaciers are not reforming; in fact, they are melting. That’s because about 5,000 years ago the average global temperature stopped falling and started rising again.” Gwynne...
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Government’s Involvement In Religious Affairs Undermines The Constitution
“The involvement of the various State and Union Governments in such activities have gradually increased since Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister and has hit the zenith with the consecration...
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Demolished Dreams and Trapped Souls
“From Home Demolitions in Delhi to Indian Citizens Caught in International Turmoil, It Is a Tale of Struggle and Survival” Humra Quraishi Two very disturbing reports. One, of course, is that of the...
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Israel-Gaza: ‘No Boots on the Ground’
“Forgive the sarcasm, but this cruel farce has nothing whatever to do with saving Palestinian children from starving to death under the Israeli siege. It’s about saving face in Washington, where a...
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Ladakh’s Quest for 6th Schedule Recognition: A Struggle for Autonomy
“Ladakh’s demand for constitutional safeguards that have been provided in other regions of India has to be seen in its historical context and the situation that has unfolded post-2019.” Justice (retd)...
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Majoritarian Nationalism: Undermining Scientific Temper In India
“While our Constitution mandates the promotion of scientific temper, the present regime in matters of policy making is bypassing the rational approach not only in science research and education but...
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Heed the voices from Ladakh
“The deepening sense of disillusionment, stemming from disenfranchisement, lack of job opportunities, and overall feeling of loss, needs to be addressed” Sajjad Kargili* Since its establishment as a...
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Modi’s Srinagar Visit: A Hollow Spectacle?
“While the government continues to wield a sledgehammer to crush political dissent, talking about peace, prosperity, and winning the hearts and minds of the Kashmiri people is hypocrisy.” Altaf...
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Discovering The Power Of Storytelling Amidst The Bleak Realities
“As targeted assaults on women and Muslims increase, the marginalised can be empowered through stories that must be told in traditional and innovative ways.” Humra Quraishi Women’s Day has come and...
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The Mango Merger of Peace: Bridging Borders With Seeds of ‘Dosti’
“Peace activists from both nations have embarked on a botanical venture, marrying the distinct mango varieties of their lands: Pakistan’s Chausa with India’s Kesar” Iftikhar Gilani In an era marked by...
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No, It Is Not Anant Kumar Hegde’s Mann Ki Baat, It is BJP’s Dil ki Baat,...
Subash Gatade* Close on the heels of his controversial statement about demolition of a mosque and his invoking of Hindu community who would not rest ‘until more mosques are reclaimed’ (1) he has...
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BJP Rule And Threats To Indian Democracy And Constitution
Dr Ram Puniyani* The leaders of BJP, the ruling dispensation have been claiming to be winning more that 400 (370BJP +30 Allies) seats in the forthcoming parliamentary elections (Char sau paar) of...
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Book Review: The Future Of Taste
“First Food: Future Of Taste features easy-to-make and nutritious recipes based on local biodiversity that can help us survive the growing food insecurity due to climate change.” Nidhi Jamwal* On a...
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Unabated Conversion Of Agricultural Land In Kashmir Threatens Food Security
“Dismantling of land-related laws in Jammu and Kashmir is promoting unregulated sale and conversion of agricultural lands, leading to shortfall in foodgrains” Latief U Zaman Deva Under the ‘Naya...
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The Rich Are Protecting Their Spaces, The Working Class Should Fight For Its Own
Vidyadhar Date* The arrogance and extreme incompetence of the Metro railway and municipal authorities is increasingly becoming obvious. In Bangalore, a farmer was denied entry into the Metro station...
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The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday by Enforcement Directorate (ED) raises concern about the selective targeting of the opposition leaders by the ruling Bhartiya Janata...
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Communal Assaults Getting Blatantly Fiercer, Reaching Obnoxious Levels in India
“Targeting foreign students in Gujarat University campus exposes bigger and wider dimension of how dangerous uncontrolled rise of communal elements is threatening the civilised society” Humra...
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People’s Health Manifesto Demands A Common Health System and Commitment of...
“It is important to note that half the money spent on healthcare comes from patients and the need of the pressent system is to increase the budget on public healthcare facilities and make them...
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