A Verdict That Questions Justice Itself
pic credit : social media YT Bombay High Court’s Acquittal in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts: A Verdict That Questions Justice Itself On July 21, 2025, the Bombay High Court delivered a seismic ruling, acquitting all 12 men convicted in the 2006 Mumbai local train serial blasts case, overturning the 2015 Special MCOCA Court verdict that […]
A MELODIOUS LEGACY OF HUSSAIN SAHAB
A Melodious Legacy : Remembering Sajjad Hussain on His 30th Death Anniversary July 21, 2025, marks three decades since the passing of Sajjad Hussain, the enigmatic genius of Hindi cinema’s golden era whose soulful compositions continue to resonate with music lovers. Known as the master of the mandolin, his intricate melodies and unparalleled artistry remain […]
The Eternal Wordsmith of Hindi Cinema
Anand Bakshi: Celebrating the 95th Birth Anniversary of a Legendary Lyricist On July 21, 2025, we commemorate the 95th birth anniversary of Anand Bakshi, the unparalleled lyricist whose words continue to resonate in the hearts of millions. His timeless songs, woven with simplicity and profound emotion, remain the soul of Hindi cinema.Over a career spanning […]
The Melodious Skylark of Indian Cinema
Geeta Dutt On the 53rd anniversary of her passing, we celebrate the timeless voice of Geeta Dutt, whose soulful melodies continue to captivate hearts. A Voice That Echoed Love and Longing July 20, 2025, marks the 53rd death anniversary of Geeta Dutt, one of India’s most iconic playback singers, whose mellifluous voice enthralled generations. Her […]
A Lyrical Legacy That Lives On
A Lyrical Legacy That Lives On: Remembering Gopal Das ‘Neeraj’ on His 7th Death Anniversary July 19, 2025, marks the 7th anniversary of the passing of Gopal Das Saxena, fondly known as Neeraj, a poet and lyricist whose words continue to resonate in the hearts of millions.On this solemn occasion, we pay tribute to one […]
Forever Kakaji: A Tribute to Rajesh Khanna
Bollywood’s First Superstar, on His 13th Death Anniversary On July 18, 2025, we remember the eternal romantic who redefined stardom and left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema. “Zindagi ko bahut pyaar humne diya, Maut se bhi mohabbat nibhaayenge hum, Rotey rotey zamane mein aaye magar, Hanste hanste zamane se jaayenge hum.”These poignant lines from the 1970 Rajesh […]
Shahenshah-E-Ghazal Forever : Remembering Mehdi Hassan
Shahenshah-E-Ghazal Forever: Remembering Mehdi Hassan on His 98th Birth Anniversary A voice that gave Urdu poetry wings, and gave heartbreak a home A Voice that Time Cannot Silence Eighteen July marks the 98th birth anniversary of Shahenshah-e-Ghazal Mehdi Hassan — the legendary voice that transcended borders, generations, and genres. More than a decade after his […]
History in the Crossfire
NCERT’s Class 8 Textbook and the Battle Over India’s Past . The new NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook faces scrutiny for its portrayal of medieval India. But is it a necessary pedagogical shift or an ideological distortion? A comprehensive analysis examines both the facts and fears. A Textbook Under Siege The release of the […]
Fauja Singh: The Turbaned Tornado Who Outran Time
Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 114, leaving behind a legacy that transcended age, borders, and human limitations. Struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing the road near his home in Beas Pind, Punjab, the man known as the “Turbaned Tornado” succumbed to severe […]
Meenakshi Jain : Historian Or Mythmaker?
The Mythmaker Historian: Meenakshi Jain and the Right-Wing Rewriting of India’s Past Behind the façade of scholarly inquiry lies a project of distortion, where Meenakshi Jain’s works serve not as academic contributions, but as instruments of the BJP’s saffronized historical imagination. In a political climate increasingly hostile to academic rigor and pluralist memory, Meenakshi Jain’s […]
