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The Fracture We Chose

India is looking at a fractured future. Caste, creed and class are dividing up the country like never before. The dangerous and vile game of weaponising identities is shattering the Nehruvian dream of

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
23 Jun 2025

India's Deepening Divides

India's diversity, once a marvel of history books, is now straining under the weight of the divisions being forced into society. Caste, religion, language, and class have become battlegrounds manipula

Aakash Aakash
23 Jun 2025

Articles

The North-South divide reflects India's broader regional and cultural tensions. The progress of Southern states in health, education, and development contrasts with the Hindi belt's struggles on devel

Thomas Menamparampil Thomas Menamparampil
23 Jun 2025

India's 2027 census and ensuing delimitation will redefine its political landscape. As northern states gain influence due to burgeoning population, southern states will face reduced representation des

Dr John Singarayar Dr John Singarayar
23 Jun 2025

For India to become a global healthcare power, it must democratise medical education—revise outdated rules, invest in public institutions, expand seats, embrace technology, and ensure affordability. A

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
23 Jun 2025

Justice is being increasingly sabotaged by flaws within the system, biased policies and implementation, and partisan governance. Inequality, discrimination, and state inaction have been perpetuating i

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
23 Jun 2025

The essence of Indian nationalism, which was once rooted in pluralism and unity, has morphed into a divisive mess. Nationalism, once about shared belonging, now fuels bigotry, suppresses dissent, and

Mathew John Mathew John
23 Jun 2025

The Supreme Court upheld free speech, directing Karnataka to protect the screening of Kamal Haasan's "Thug Life," amidst mob threats. Criticising state inaction, the Court emphasised the importance of

Joseph Maliakan Joseph Maliakan
23 Jun 2025

India's foreign policy under Modi has abandoned its independent, principled legacy, leading to global isolation and diminished credibility. Unlike Nehru's vision of non-alignment and moral leadership,

G Ramachandram G Ramachandram
23 Jun 2025

Instead of blaming others to hide your mistakes and advising others with your unwanted ideas, speak to please the world and eat to please yourself. For Heaven's sake, do not forget the proverb, "For t

P. Raja P. Raja
23 Jun 2025

Maybe it's time we learned something from them. Not arrogance, not aggression—but dignity. The quiet strength to stand up for what's right, even if the bully wears a dragon's face and sits on a billio

Robert Clements Robert Clements
23 Jun 2025