The forgotten slaughter: When Jammu’s Muslims faced genocide
Jammu’s Muslim genocide remains a forgotten part of India’s history, which brings up inconvenience for the establishment.
CPI(M) 24th Congress receives solidarity from communists around the world
Communist parties worldwide rally around India’s CPI(M), revealing common views on imperialism, Palestine and right-wing populism
IT workers rally for right to disconnect
Bengaluru’s IT and ITES workers clash with police during protest as union accuses Congress government of protecting corporate interests
Wage labour, gender: India’s working women’s struggle for recognition
Despite rising female labour force participation, 61% of Indian women work in informal sectors like domestic help and construction, facing low pay, hazards, and legal exclusion.
Modi, Nehru, and Riedel’s ‘JFK’s Forgotten Crisis’—A bitter irony
By wielding Bruce Riedel’s JFK’s Forgotten Crisis against Nehru, Modi may have handed his critics a powerful argument—one that questions his own strategic moves in the global arena.
History repeats itself: Delhi Assembly election 2025 under 2020’s shadow
The Delhi Assembly election 2025 is taking place under the shadows of the 2020 polls and reminding the minorities of some of the traumatic events of that year.
US Presidential Elections and the lost cause of the American left
With Donald Trump sweeping the 2024 US Presidential Elections, what’s now left of the ‘left’ in the American polity outside the neo-liberal democrat ecosystem?
Gold of others help Uttar Pradesh glitter during Diwali
What helps the Uttar Pradesh government, which has a low per-capita income and a troubled, jobless economy, to spend on extravaganza like the Deep Diwali festival held in Ayodhya recently?
The ‘Fakir’ who rode the BMW: Deconstructing (inside) Modi’s ‘zero assets’ claim
Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed at an election rally in Jharkhand, that he is poor, owns no property and doesn’t even have a bicycle. But is this true? What does data say?
Waning confidence? Modi’s Islamophobic rhetoric puts “guarantees” in backseat
What does Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Islamophobic hate-mongering imply? Is he losing confidence on his “Modi Ki Guarantee” narrative? Or is it an exhibition of his frustration?
Shifting sands: Iranian attack on Israel challenges West Asia’s power dynamics
Iran’s April 14th attack on Israel was its first direct strike and the maiden one from another country for Tel Aviv after the Arab-Israel war.
Rules of the CAA 2019: No relief for Bengali Hindu refugees
Finally, the Rules of the CAA 2019 saw the light of the day (or night, technically). But as this publication predicted four years ago, it won’t benefit the Bengali Hindu refugees but throw them under the bus.
Bangladesh’s “India Out” movement gaining momentum amid global recession
Amid a global recession, the “India Out” campaign, which aims economic self-sufficiency by boycotting neighbouring India’s commodities, has gained momentum in Bangladesh, especially after the controversial general elections.
CAA 2019: Shantanu Thakur’s “slip of the tongue” exposed the dilemma for the BJP
The CAA 2019 has always been a political trap for the refugees and a dilemma for the BJP. Now Shantanu Thakur’s “slip of the tongue” exposed the hollowness of Modi’s much-hyped citizenship law once more.
Interim Budget 2024-25: Business as usual, or political gambit?
In the wake of India’s Interim Budget 2024-25, questions arise: Is it a budget of business as usual or a political gambit? With a cautious conservatism characterising the budget, we delve into the numbers, the narratives, and the nuances.
South Africa vs Israel at ICJ: A moral triumph amid Gaza’s struggle for justice
South Africa wins a legal battle against Israel at the ICJ, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. While the court lacks enforcement power, the ruling exposes the plight of Palestinians and challenges biased narratives. Can this be a turning point for accountability?
The BJP’s victory in the 2023 assembly elections: Factors and facts
What’s behind the BJP’s victory in the 2023 assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan? Beyond numbers, lies a complicated web of political and organisational factors.
Lies about the citizenship of Matuas: BJP’s new weapon Matua Mahasangha identity card
The BJP has restarted another deceitful campaign regarding the citizenship of Matuas with an eye on the forthcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Abraham Accords: What will be the consequences of Bahrain severing ties with Israel?
The recent Israel-Palestine crisis is restructuring the 2020 Abraham Accords, which had implications for oil pipeline routes and defence deals, but now seems to be disintegrating as we see the Gulf engaging in a multifaceted diplomatic venture.
Saudi-Emirati soft power surge amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
Saudi Arabia and the UAE strategically navigate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, aiming to bolster their soft power influence. These Gulf states’ increasing aid, mediation, and trade efforts showcase their commitment to multipolarity and growing influence on the world stage.
