The context … Nations are more than just geographical boundaries. Gyanendra Pandey begins his paper ‘Can a Muslim Be an Indian?’ by pointing out that for nations to be established, a core, or the soul of the nation, should be constructed. In his opinion, nationalists frequently suggest that this core is established naturally (Pandey, 608). […]
Digital Security Act 2018: Stamping out journalistic freedom and voice of dissent in Bangladesh?
Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018 was passed in Bangladesh on Oct 1, 2018, to address cybercrime and related issues. The law was introduced to update and replace the previous Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act, which had been criticized for its overly broad provisions and potential for misuse. DSA criminalizes a wide range of online […]
To Speak or Not To Speak: The Modi question that we must answer
It is obvious that the barometer of any piece of media being ‘controversial’ or ‘infamous’ can be directly gauged as and when it trends on social media. By that, I do not necessarily mean the media, but what it creates, recreates, and so on. As someone with a social media account right now, you can […]
Anti-Sikh Riots (1984): Another Chapter of Injustice in Indian History!
Contextual background of the riots The 1984 Sikh massacre, also known as the 1984 anti-Sikh pogrom, refers to a series of violent attacks against the Sikh community in India. Removal of Sikh militants from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar through Operation Blue Star caused substantial tension between the Sikhs and the government earlier that […]
Abdul Rahman Makki is now a global terrorist: Analysing India’s success at UN Security Council
On January 16, 2023, United Nations Security Council’s(UNSC) 1267 Sanctions Committee, designated Abdul Rahman Makki as a global terrorist after China lifted its “technical hold” on the India-US proposal to designate Makki as a global terrorist. The designation of Makki as a global terrorist is an important step, in India’s fight against terrorism. This zero-tolerance […]
“Still broken”: The appalling practice of caste system in India
Caste is not a physical object like a wall of bricks or a line of barbed wire which prevents the Hindus from co-mingling and which has, therefore, to be pulled down. Caste is a notion; it is a state of the mind. […]
A tale of two nations: The partition of India
Religious extremism in India: Hereto and the aftermath I stood theoros to your most rational actions of abstraction and civilization. Your civilization destroyed me, destroys everything, including itself. I couldn’t help but breathe the stench of blood when you further groped the entirety of my existence with your bloodied hands. Your filthy gaze reduced me to terra nullius. […]
The Economy of Pakistan: Simple Reasons Why Things Are Not Looking Good For the Country
The economy of Pakistan has been on a roller coaster ride and news of Shahbaz Sharif government’s failure to secure a bailout package has further pushed the future towards uncertainty. But what lead to this unprecedented situation? A nation once boasting solid economic growth despite being an Islamic nation is now facing power cuts and fuel shortages. […]
How will food security in India be impacted by the country’s G20 presidency?
Food security in India has always been a critical issue throughout the years. With India stepping into the Presidency of G20, will the issue be resolved? Lets find out in this blog. The economy of a country largely depends on its people, in fact, people make the economy. The human resource of a country determines […]
Curious Case of Caste Based Census in India: Should We Go For it?
Caste based census is often touted as the need of the hour for India. However, such a move comes with its pros and cons. In this blog lets try to find out the answer to “Whether India needs a caste based census?” Caste has always been a matter of extensive debate throughout the political history […]
