The nation is grappling with rising violence against women driven by the alarming normalisation of aggression fueled by toxic masculinity. The ground reality today challenges the delusions of security
The brutal rape of an 85-year-old woman in Pune exposes the moral decay in society, highlighting increasing sexual violence across all ages.In the quiet, suburban streets of Pune's Mahalunge, a heinou
Badlapur, known for both a film and a city, recently made headlines due to the sexual abuse of two young girls at a preschool.
To combat global challenges, the current generation must adopt Gandhi's values of tolerance and non-violence.
The newer generation must foster selflessness, moral integrity, and courage to challenge societal evils.
The controversy over the allegation of using animal fat in Tirupati laddus has sparked political debate.
The recent controversy surrounding the Tirupati Laddu, one of India's most revered religious offerings, has sparked a profound firestorm of religious, political, and social debate.
Regularity and radicality are two fundamental dimensions of life that everyone must engage with at some point.
As night set in, I would put the front glass pane up, and believe you me, no air conditioner in the world could beat the refreshing gusts of cool air driven in by the thrust of the bus.
India's Constitution is unique and has evolved organically.
His government's meat ban in towns along the Narmada River disproportionately affects only certain communities and is clearly motivated by a Hindutva-driven political agenda.
Rahul Gandhi's four-day US tour highlighted his vision for a secular, diverse India, contrasting it with the BJP-RSS's Hindutva ideology.
The merger of Hyderabad with India in 1948, led by the Indian Army (Operation Polo), is celebrated differently by political parties.
The Supreme Court has emphasised the principle of "bail as the rule, jail as the exception," even in cases under stringent laws like UAPA and PMLA.
Catholic institutions must unite in their functioning to resist external pressures and fanaticism.
"The hardest thing to understand in the world is the income tax."
While others play badminton, watch Netflix, or read a book for 'timepass'- a term I find quite cute—I'm often caught watching steam engine videos.
Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) general secretary, passed away at 72. Known for his inclusive political approach, he supported secularism, religious minorities, and education reforms.
Sitaram Yechury, a genuine gentleman politician that he was. It is very difficult to find many such leaders in our Indian political scenario these days.
The postponement of India's 2021 census has already impacted governance, resource allocation, and social welfare programs, especially for the marginalised.
The SEBI chief faces renewed scrutiny over allegations of conflict of interest, raising doubts about the regulator's integrity.
On September 3, 2024, the United Kingdom suspended arms exports to Israel over humanitarian law concerns.
Unsustainable development contributes to the country's natural disasters, especially in the South, in no small degree.
The state of the nation is a result of the complicity of the middle class and the business elites with nefarious elements due to their greed.
Misinformation fuels anti-minority violence and societal division in India. Addressing these biases will be critical for fostering harmony, ensuring justice, and preventing further escalation of hate
It was a jaded old man called Donald, spewing the same mouthfuls of hate and anger against immigrants and foreigners I'd heard during his tenure as the President.
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.