The Language of Control: Maharashtra’s Hindi Flip-Flop Raises Old Ghosts, New Questions
In the name of NEP 2020, the Maharashtra government’s ambiguous stance on Hindi stokes political dissent, cultural anxiety, and historical unease in a multilingual state already reeling from the neglect of its own tongue . The Maharashtra government recently issued a directive mandating Hindi as the “generally” applicable third language in Marathi and English medium […]
Embracing Unity Over Division: The Enduring Role of English in India
Polarizing Remark Sparks Controversy At a book launch in New Delhi on Thursday, June 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah ignited a linguistic firestorm by asserting that a time would soon arrive when those speaking English in India would “feel ashamed.” Shah emphasized that India’s native languages are the “ornament of our culture, stating, “Without […]
INDIA’S SILENCE EXPOSES FOREIGN POLICY SHIFT
NEW DELHI: As the world grapples with escalating geopolitical tensions—ranging from the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war to the fast-spreading Iran-Israel conflict—India’s in foreign policy posture has drawn growing criticism for what some observers call “strategic silence.” While global powers like the United States, China, the European Union, and Russia have openly taken sides or articulated their […]
RAHUL GANDHI BACKS ENGLISH,COUNTERS AMIT SHAH’S STAND
NEW DELHI: In a crucial debate on the usefulness of the English language in today’s world, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday batted for improving language skills to make our citizens more competitive, countering Union Home Minister Amit Shah who sought to shame saying that in our country “those […]
Ayatollah Khamenei : The Last Line of Resistance in a Lopsided War
Hasnain Naqvi in Doha- As Israel launches a surprise military strike and the U.S. aligns with Netanyahu, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stands unflinching—alone yet defiant in the face of overwhelming odds. In a region plagued by geopolitics, preemption, and power play, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as an unlikely fulcrum […]
DID PAKISTAN HELPED US BY SPYING ON IRAN
TRUMP’S LUNCH WITH PAK ARMY CHIEF SPARKS GLOBAL CONTROVERSY NEW DELHI: A private luncheon hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has triggered a wave of international controversy, raising questions about Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and the broader implications for regional stability. The informal event, held […]
INDIA SEEKS SAFE PASSAGE FOR 1500 KASHMIRI STUDENTS STRANDED IN WAR-TORN IRAN
NEW DELHI: Amid rising tensions and escalating conflict in the West Asian region, particularly involving Israel and Iran, India is making urgent diplomatic efforts to ensure the safety and evacuation of approximately 1,500 Kashmiri students stranded in Iran, most of whom are pursuing medical education in and around Tehran. According to official sources, the Iranian […]
Gaza’s Agony: A Genocide Unfolds as the World Stays Silent
Israel’s relentless assault on Palestinians, enabled by global inaction and India’s moral retreat, demands urgent accountability A Bloodstained Tragedy in Gaza As the rubble piles higher in Gaza, burying children and dreams alike, the world watches a genocide unfold in real time. Israel’s indiscriminate bombings, which have razed homes, hospitals, and schools, are not mere […]
India’s Gaza Abstention: A Retreat from Moral Clarity and Strategic Autonomy
On June 10, 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution calling for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire” in Gaza, along with “full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access” and the “immediate release of all hostages.” Out of 193 member states, 149 voted in favor, 12 voted against, and 19—including India—abstained. India’s […]
ISRAEL–IRAN CONFLICT MAY SEVERELY IMPACT INDIA: OIL PRICES, DIASPORA AND DIPLOMACY IN FOCUS
New Delhi: As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate following a targeted Israeli strike that killed senior Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists, global markets and geopolitical alliances are showing signs of deep disruption. Among the countries likely to be worst hit by the fallout is India — due to its dependence on imported crude […]
