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 […]
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 […]
A Call for Accountability and Reform
pic credit social media Two Minutes to Injustice: Delhi High Court’s Hasty Denial of Bail to Umar Khalid and Others Ignites Debate on Judicial Fairness In a courtroom drama that unfolded with alarming brevity, the Delhi High Court on September 2, 2025, dismissed the bail appeals of nine individuals, including prominent activists Umar Khalid and […]
BIHAR’S MARCH AGAINST ‘VOTE THEFT’ IGNITES ELECTORAL FIRESTORM
Voter Adhikar Yatra: Bihar’s March Against ‘Vote Theft’ Ignites Electoral Firestorm As the sun set on the iconic Gandhi Maidan on September 1, a sea of red, green, and white flags fluttered in unison, marking the triumphant culmination of the Voter Adhikar Yatra. Led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) scion […]
UGC’s Draft Math Curriculum :A Leap Backward into Ritualistic Pseudoscience
UGC’s Draft Math Curriculum: A Leap Backward into Ritualistic Pseudoscience In a move that reeks of ideological desperation, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has unveiled a draft undergraduate mathematics curriculum laced with ancient Indian concepts, ostensibly to revive “Bharatiya innovations” under the guise of the National Education Policy 2020. Released on August 20, 2025, by […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
