The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has consistently leveraged communal sentiments to consolidate its voter base.
Despite BJP's 2024 election setback, violence by cow vigilantes and demolitions targeting Muslims have increased.
In India, the troubling trend wherein authorities use bulldozers to destroy homes, businesses, and other structures connected to people accused of crimes without following the proper legal procedures
The recent incident of a student being shot after being mistaken for a cow smuggler shows the dangers of cow vigilantism.
I was the secretary of St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, when I invited the late Fr. John Vallamattom, founder of "Indian Currents", to give a speech on December 6, 1992.
Abdul Ghafoor Noorani passed away, leaving behind a legacy of critical writings on constitutionalism, sectarian violence, and political issues in India.
More policies do not ensure better safety for women, as crimes persist despite numerous laws.
Public universities will need to uphold equity, critical thinking, and autonomy if we are to combat growing social inequalities.
The Right to Education (RTE) Act, enacted in 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14.
Corruption, party-hopping, and dishonesty have become normalised in India.
The RSS is attempting to rewrite history by claiming that caste divisions in India were caused by Muslim invasions and British colonisation while praising the caste system as a protector of Hindu soci
The first thing that happens when there is violence or rioting today is to shut down the internet.
Teachers' Day in India honours Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's legacy. The day reminds us to reevaluate the evolving role of teachers as mentors in a rapidly changing world.
Focusing on protecting female children isn't enough; educating male children from a young age about respect, consent, and healthy attitudes toward sexuality is crucial.
The Shivaji statue wasn't placed on a pedestal of strong brick and mortar; instead, it teetered on a shaky foundation of shoddy work, bureaucratic shortcuts, and political manoeuvring.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana aimed to promote financial inclusion, opening over 53 crore bank accounts. However, many accounts remain inactive, with limited access to credit.
According to NCRB data, there are significant differences in the number of reported cases of atrocities against Dalits across Indian states for the year 2022.
The Supreme Court ordered the removal of a murdered doctor's identity from social media, emphasising that the victim's privacy is inviolable.
From 'Nirbhaya' in 2012 to 'Abhaya' in 2024, it has been a long series of brutalities perpetrated on women.
"Boys will be boys. They make mistakes." What does this statement convey?
The RSS is using "sadhus" and "religious programs" to infiltrate Dalit bastis, aiming to win back the votes that shifted away from the BJP in the 2024 elections.
Snakebite deaths occur due to a lack of community awareness of the prevention and cure.
Religion has played a crucial role in shaping civilisations and human life but has also contributed to conflicts and divisions.
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The Hema Committee report reveals sexual harassment, exploitation, and gender discrimination in the Malayalam film industry
Wherever in the netherworld he prowls, Joseph Goebbels must certainly be awed by the masterful practitioners of his art in the mainstream Indian media.
The intersection of caste and sexual violence in India reveals persistent social injustices, with Dalit women facing dual oppression.
In August, three brutal rape and murder cases in India highlighted ongoing violence against women, despite existing laws.
The lateral entry policy in India's bureaucracy allows private individuals to enter senior government roles, bypassing traditional recruitment.
The NDA government initiated the third edition of "Har Ghar Tiranga" on Independence Day 2024.
A country's success at the Olympics reflects its development.
Why am I harping on the word "slip"? It has many meanings, idioms and connotations that have a bearing on our current state of political affairs.
Not just you and me, but religious communities and nations forgiving each other for previous fights, wars and acts of bloodshed.
As the flags from Independence Day are folded and stored away, we find ourselves once again confronting a brutal truth that no speech, however long or grand, can overshadow.
A 31-year-old post-graduate female trainee doctor was found dead in a seminar room at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9, 2024.
Prime Minister Modi's push for uniformity under the guise of a secular civil code threatens India's rich diversity.
Ram Madhav's call for secularism in Bangladesh first raises questions about his moral certitude and that of his organisation, the RSS.
The upsurge in Bangladesh has been a significant phenomenon, which not only shook that country to the core but also saw a lot of fake news and Islamophobia getting intensified in India.
"There's no doubt that India has come off the worst in what many are calling Bangladesh's Monsoon Revolution.
Endowed with reason and free will, humans are called to live in true freedom, pursuing truth and justice.
India, after 77 years of independence, faces challenges in realising true freedom.
The recent revelations by Hindenburg point to the fact that India's democracy is compromised by corporate interests and corruption.
Many countries lined up to greet the young seventy-seven-year-old on Independence Day a few days ago.