The Language of Control: Maharashtra’s Hindi Flip-Flop Raises Old Ghosts, New Questions
In the name of NEP 2020, the Maharashtra government’s ambiguous stance on Hindi stokes political dissent, cultural anxiety, and historical unease in a multilingual state already reeling from the neglect of its own tongue . The Maharashtra government recently issued a directive mandating Hindi as the “generally” applicable third language in Marathi and English medium […]
Embracing Unity Over Division: The Enduring Role of English in India
Polarizing Remark Sparks Controversy At a book launch in New Delhi on Thursday, June 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah ignited a linguistic firestorm by asserting that a time would soon arrive when those speaking English in India would “feel ashamed.” Shah emphasized that India’s native languages are the “ornament of our culture, stating, “Without […]
Ayatollah Khamenei : The Last Line of Resistance in a Lopsided War
Hasnain Naqvi in Doha- As Israel launches a surprise military strike and the U.S. aligns with Netanyahu, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stands unflinching—alone yet defiant in the face of overwhelming odds. In a region plagued by geopolitics, preemption, and power play, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as an unlikely fulcrum […]
FACT VS FICTION : TRACING AKBAR’S TRUE CONSORT
A Governor’s Controversial Claim Sparks Historical Debate In May 2025, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade stirred a storm by asserting that Mughal Emperor Akbar’s wife, commonly referred to as Jodha Bai, was not a Rajput princess but the daughter of a maid. At an event in Udaipur, the governor further claimed that the marriage between Akbar […]
Gaza’s Agony: A Genocide Unfolds as the World Stays Silent
Israel’s relentless assault on Palestinians, enabled by global inaction and India’s moral retreat, demands urgent accountability A Bloodstained Tragedy in Gaza As the rubble piles higher in Gaza, burying children and dreams alike, the world watches a genocide unfold in real time. Israel’s indiscriminate bombings, which have razed homes, hospitals, and schools, are not mere […]
India’s Gaza Abstention: A Retreat from Moral Clarity and Strategic Autonomy
On June 10, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution calling for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, along with “full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access” and the “immediate release of all hostages.” Out of 193 member states, 149 voted in favor, 12 voted against, and 19—including India—abstained. India’s […]
Musk vs. Trump: The Unraveling of a Billion-Dollar Bromance That Shook Washington
From campaign bedfellows to political adversaries, the public fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has triggered ripples through the White House, global markets, and beyond. As personal egos collide with economic ideologies, the stakes for America—and the world—have rarely been higher. The Rise and Ruin of a Political Power Duo What once seemed like […]
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 […]
