The Curious Case of Sharmistha Panoli: She Is a Symptom, Not the Disease

On June 2, 2025, the arrest of Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer, by the Kolkata Police has ignited a firestorm of debate across India. Panoli, who hails from Kolkata’s Anandapur Police Station area but was arrested in Gurugram, Haryana, found herself in the eye of a communal and political storm […]
CDS Admission on Fighter Jet Losses Triggers Row Over Defence Preparedness

New Delhi: 2 June, 2025; The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Anil Chauhan, has stirred controversy by openly acknowledging significant losses of Indian fighter jets in recent years. His admission has sparked a renewed debate over the Modi government’s handling of defence procurement policies and long-term military preparedness. General Chauhan’s remarks have reignited concerns […]