The Politics of Renaming : A Convenient Distraction in Modern India
The Politics of Renaming : A Convenient Distraction in Modern India The renaming of public infrastructure, geographical locations, and major institutions has become a conspicuous—and increasingly preferred—feature of contemporary Indian governance. Streets, railway stations, airports, towns, and entire cities are routinely rechristened under the pretext of celebrating local culture, honouring forgotten heroes, or restoring historical […]
From Macaulay to Modi: Transformation of Education & Laws in India
Mumbai: The recent surge in public debate, sparked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pointed critique of the colonial “Macaulay mindset,” has cast a fierce spotlight on the 19th-century British historian, Thomas Babington Macaulay. This is not merely an academic quarrel; it is a profound national reckoning with the foundations of modern India. The central dichotomy, […]
Seventy-Six Years On: Has the Constitution Failed Us, or Have We Failed It?
Seventy-Six Years On: Has the Constitution Failed Us, or Have We Failed It?As India commemorates 76 years as a Republic, the foundational query posed by the celebrated jurist N. A. Palkhivala—Have we failed the Constitution, or has the Constitution failed us?—resurfaces with piercing urgency.Our Constitution, a meticulously crafted document enshrining the values of Justice, Liberty, […]
End of an Era: Bollywood Bids Farewell to Dharmendra, The Eternal ‘He-Man’
💐💐💐💐💐Mumbai: My tribute to Dharmendra who passed away today morning. The dazzling, dynamic, and eternally handsome star-actor Dharmendra Singh Deol, fondly known across generations as the ‘He-Man of Bollywood,’ passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. His demise marks the end of a golden chapter in Hindi cinema, leaving behind a cinematic legacy […]
The Real Threat: Trivializing Democratic Crisis
Why Rahul Gandhi’s “Vote Theft” Spectacle Demands Real Scrutiny, Not Memes Rahul Gandhi’s explosive allegations of electoral fraud in Haryana have jolted the nation’s conscience, and yet, the aftermath exposes how Indian democracy is being trivialized by spectacle, evasion, and meme warfare. The so-called “H Files”—Gandhi’s evidence-packed press conference brandished on November 5—was more than […]
Progressive Surge: Zohran Mamdani Poised to Become NYC’s First South Asian, Shia-Muslim Mayor
Less than a few hours before the November 4, 2025, mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic nominee, stands on the brink of a historic victory that is resonating globally. Polling places the progressive candidate as the clear frontrunner in the three-way race, with an Emerson College poll showing Mamdani leading with 50% of likely […]
The Fifty-Year Triumph: How Indira Gandhi’s Vision Paved the Path to World Cup Glory
When the Indian women’s cricket team lifted the ICC World Cup trophy yesterday, the roar that echoed across the stadium was not just for a match won, but for a dream realized—a dream planted more than five decades ago by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This monumental victory is the culmination of an extraordinary 50-year journey, […]
TEJASHWI’S “PRANN” VS NDA’S “SANKALP PATRA” VISION CLASH SHAPES BIHAR POLL NARRATIVE
As the 2025 Bihar Assembly election approaches, two contrasting manifestos — the opposition bloc’s Tejashwi Prann and the ruling alliance’s Sankalp Patra — have set the contours of voter choice. While both promise to deliver for youth, women, farmers, and the disadvantaged, the nature of the pledges reflects sharply divergent political visions and electoral strategies, […]
A Decisive Leader: Forging India’s Destiny
“Even if I die while serving this country, I will be proud of it. Every drop of my blood will contribute to the progress of this country and to making it strong and dynamic.”— Indira Gandhi The Iron Will: Remembering Indira Gandhi on Her 41st Martyrdom Anniversary October 31, 2025, marks the 41st anniversary of […]
Shadows on the Apex: Examining the Path to the CJI’s Office
Justice Surya Kant’s Uneasy Ascent to India’s Top Judicial Post. The conventional elevation of the senior-most Supreme Court judge to the high office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) typically occurs with little fanfare, affirming the principle of seniority that underpins the judicial hierarchy. However, the nomination of Justice Surya Kant—set to become the […]
