A CALL TO SAFEGUARD INDIA’S FUTURE
Myth Over Matter: India’s Alarming Slide from Science to Superstition In a nation once hailed for its commitment to rational inquiry and scientific progress, a disturbing trend has taken root. Over the past few decades, the right-wing ecosystem, spearheaded by the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological allies, has systematically eroded India’s scientific temper. […]
TWIN FLAMES OF URDU POETS IN THE ARENA OF POLITICS
Twin Flames of Urdu: Remembering Makhdoom Mohiuddin and Ahmad Faraz .On 25th August, the death anniversary of two titans of poetry, we revisit how they made love and rebellion inseparable in Urdu literature A Shared Date, A Shared Destiny Some dates in history acquire a strange resonance. 25th August is one such day in the […]
THE UNCOMPROMISING PEN THAT SHOOK URDU LETTERS
Tribute to the legendary Urdu writer Ismat Chughtai on her 110th birth anniversary *Ismat Chughtai at 110: The Uncompromising Pen that Shook Urdu Letters**Marking the 110th birth anniversary of the fearless chronicler of women’s inner lives and society’s hypocrisies.* *A Rebellious Birth, A Rebellious Voice* On *August 21, 1915*, in the small town of *Badaun, […]
REMEMBERING THE GRANDE DAME OF URDU LITERATURE
My tribute to the great Urdu writer and novelist Qurratulain Hyder on her 18th death anniversary The relevance and significance of her magnum opus “Aag Ka Darya” in understanding the composite Indian civilisation Qurratulain Hyder’s River of Fire: Remembering the Grande Dame of Urdu Literature A Writer Beyond Borders Eighteen years ago, on August 21, […]
ELECTION, RETRACTION, APOLOGY AND FALLOUT
The Curious Case of Prof. Sanjay Kumar, Co-director, Lokniti – CSDS : His Tweet on Maharashtra Assembly Election , Retraction, Apology and Fallout. The Deleted Tweet: Voter Data Fiasco Ignites Debate on Electoral Integrity in India In the high-stakes arena of Indian politics, where data often becomes ammunition, a single tweet can ignite a firestorm. […]
BALANCING INTEGRITY AND DEMOCRACY
The 130th Constitutional Amendment: A Draconian Reform or Necessary Cleansing of Indian Politics?A Stormy Tabling in Lok Sabha On August 20, 2025, the Lok Sabha witnessed unprecedented chaos as Union Home Minister Amit Shah tabled the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, alongside two related bills amending laws for Union Territories and Jammu & Kashmir. Opposition […]
A TEST OF DEMOCRATIC RESILIENCE
Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Adhikar Yatra: Igniting a Voter Rights Revolution in Bihar A March Against Alleged Electoral Manipulation In the sweltering heat of Bihar’s plains, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarked on a 16-day ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ on August 17, 2025, traversing 1,300 kilometres across 20 districts. Starting from Sasaram and set to culminate in a […]
Tribute To The Late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Remembering Rajiv Gandhi: A Visionary Leader on His 81st Birth Anniversary On August 20, 2025, India pauses to commemorate the 81st birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, the nation’s sixth Prime Minister, whose life was tragically cut short in a bomb blast in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, in 1991.A reluctant politician thrust into leadership by destiny, Rajiv […]
SAFEGUARDING ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL OVERREACH
CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ultimatum to LOP Rahul Gandhi and its implications CEC’s Standoff with LOP Rahul Gandhi: Safeguarding Elections or Political Overreach? In a dramatic escalation that has ignited debates on institutional independence and political accountability, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar issued a stern ultimatum to Leader of Opposition (LOP) Rahul Gandhi during an […]
GULZAR A TIMELESS BEACON OF POETRY & PROSE
Celebrating the Eternal Muse: Gulzar at 91 ,A Timeless Beacon of Poetry and Prose On this day, August 18, 2025, the world of Indian literature and cinema pauses to honor a living legend—Sampooran Singh Kalra, better known as Gulzar. Turning 91, Gulzar Sahab remains an indelible force, his words weaving through the fabric of our […]
