ARCHITECT OF TRIBAL EMPOWERMENT & STATEHOOD
Dishom Guru Shibu Soren (1944–2025): The Tribal Icon Who Carved Jharkhand From Santhal agitator to state founder, three‑time Chief Minister and Union minister—his rise mirrored Jharkhand’s journey. Controversies shadowed many triumphs, yet his legacy endures in tribal assertion and statehood. Early Life & Rise in the Jharkhand Movement Shibu Soren, born on January 11, 1944 in Ramgarh […]
Muslims of Bihar at the Crossroads
Rethinking Political Loyalty Amidst Shrinking Space As Bihar gears up for its upcoming assembly elections, the Muslim community finds itself navigating one of the most politically disorienting times in recent history. Having already faced threats of disenfranchisement—both systemic and tactical—the community sees itself pushed further into political irrelevance, with the Election Commission’s high-handedness and the […]
THE POLITICAL CONTEXT:HISTORY IN THE LOK SABHA
MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat’s Bold Claim: Did Alexander Apologize to Porus? Unveiling Historical Truths: Did Alexander Apologize to Porus ? A Controversial Claim in the Lok Sabha Sparks Debate In a striking statement made in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat claimed that King Porus defeated Alexander the Great 18 times and that Alexander subsequently […]
Akbar the Architect: How Policy, Not Praise, Made an Emperor Great
Akbar’s legacy as a visionary statesman was forged not by communal approval, but by inclusive policies, administrative reforms, and a daring reimagination of political authority in a deeply diverse society. Not a Communal Hero, But a Political Innovator In today’s fractured public discourse, historical figures are increasingly judged through modern communal lenses. A recent commentary […]
Operation Sindoor in NCERT Curriculum
Operation Sindoor in NCERT Curriculum: A Balanced Narrative or Selective Storytelling? The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is set to introduce a special module on Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, into the school curriculum for Classes 3 to 12. This 8-to-10-page module, divided into two […]
The Conflict: Who Decides Citizenship?
EC’s Counter-Affidavit on Bihar SIR Undercuts Supreme Court and Risks Voter Exclusion The Conflict: Who Decides Citizenship? In its recent counter-affidavit before the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (EC) strongly rebuffed the court’s suggestion to accept Aadhaar cards, voter identity cards (EPIC), and ration cards as valid documents for Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision […]
The Importance of Being Azim Premji
On July 24, 2025, as the world celebrates the 80th birthday of Azim Premji, India pauses to honour a man whose life embodies the essence of integrity, vision, and philanthropy. From transforming a modest family business into a global technology powerhouse to becoming one of the world’s most generous philanthropists, Premji’s journey is a testament […]
Chandra Shekhar Azad: The Unyielding Flame of Freedom
Tribute to the great revolutionary freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad on his 119th birth anniversary (July 23) July 23, 2025, marks the 119th birth anniversary of Chandra Shekhar Azad, a revolutionary icon whose indomitable spirit continues to ignite the hearts of millions. A Beacon of Courage Born in Bhabhra On July 23, 1906, in the modest […]
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 […]
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 […]
