Better Late Than Never?” — PM Modi’s Long-Awaited Visit to Manipur
An analysis of what drives this visit, what it could deliver — and whether it can heal deeply rooted wounds. The Delay — Why Now, and Why the Wait? On May 3, 2023, ethnic violence erupted in Manipur between the majority Meitei community in the Imphal Valley and the tribal Kuki-Zo people from the surrounding […]
TRIBUTES TO A TIRELESS DEMOCRAT
Jagdeep S. Chhokar (1944–2025): The Relentless Crusader for Clean Politics From Railways to Reform: A Life of Many Journeys Jagdeep S. Chhokar, the co-founder of the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and one of India’s most steadfast advocates for transparency in politics, passed away in Delhi on September 12, 2025, after a heart attack. He […]
THE FATAL LOGIC OF GUNS
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA and one of the loudest champions of America’s gun obsession, was shot dead on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University. His “American Comeback Tour” ended with a bullet to the neck—a violent fate eerily foretold by his own words. Kirk once rationalized that […]
CRACKING THE HARAPPAN SCRIPT: AN ANCIENT PUZZLE
Cracking the Harappan Script: An Ancient Puzzle Retold at the IGNCA Delhi Conference A Global Reunion for an Ancient Riddle From September 11 to 13, 2025, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi will host a landmark international conference, drawing a remarkable cross-section of experts—archaeologists, computer scientists, linguists, engineers, and […]
SPARK TO INFERNO : NEPAL’S YOUTH UPRISING
PIC Credit social media “When the Fire Spreads: Nepal’s Youth Revolt Sparks Lessons for Autocrats” “Gen-Z Roars, Authoritarianism Falters: Democracy Demands Space for Expression” Spark to Inferno: Nepal’s Youth Uprising Nepal’s recent upheaval, triggered by a government-imposed ban on 26 major social media platforms—including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and X—took the nation by storm. The action, […]
A LIFE IN FOCUS: FROM PATNA TO THE FRONTLINES OF JOURNALISM
Sankarshan Thakur💐💐 On September 8, 2025, India lost one of its most fearless and compassionate journalistic voices – Sankarshan Thakur, editor of The Telegraph, passed away at the age of 63   . Born in Patna in 1962, he was the son of veteran journalist Janardhan Thakur. A graduate of Hindu College, Delhi University, […]
THE PATH TO A SURPRISE WIN NO & NARRATIVES
High-Stakes Drama Unfolds: Will Cross-Voting Upend India’s Vice-Presidential Election? As India braces for the vice-presidential election tomorrow, the political landscape is buzzing with speculation over potential cross-voting that could deliver a stunning upset. On paper, the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners hold a commanding lead with 427 members […]
A Critique of NCERT’s ‘Partition Horrors’ Modules
Unveiling the Distortions: A Critique of NCERT’s ‘Partition Horrors’ Modules In the words of Karl Marx, “History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.” This adage aptly captures the essence of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)’s recently released modules on the “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,” introduced in August […]
THE ENDURING APPEAL OF GANESH IN URDU VERSE
Urdu Poetry’s Timeless Tributes to Lord Ganesh In the vibrant tapestry of Indian cultural heritage, few figures embody unity and reverence as profoundly as Lord Ganesh. Revered as the god of beginnings, intellect, and obstacle removal, Ganesh has inspired devotion across religious and linguistic boundaries. Urdu poetry, with its lyrical depth and emotional resonance, has […]
TEACHING HUMANITY IN A DIGITAL FUTURE
Beyond Algorithms: Why Teachers Matter in the Age of AI Every year on 5 September, India pays tribute to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher and former President who believed education was the bedrock of society. In 2025, this annual celebration of Teachers’ Day carries an urgency unlike before. The classroom is no longer just chalkboards […]
