Truly ‘Mrittunjoy’: All about the Regressive Left and Racism in Cambridge
(Recently Mrittunjoy, our Chief Editor 2018-2019, faced political persecution and bullying in Cambridge. He has bravely stood up against these elements and practices and written about them. His story has been widely covered and his courage and commitment to his...
When we stood our ground for Bharat
This Independence Day was special for India since it was the first time it was truly one, in spirit, law and form, with the recent abrogation of Article 370 (all clauses except clause 1) and Article 35-A. It has been a momentous decision. However, as an aftermath of...
Territorial Integrity and Self-Determination in a Postcolonial World
Recently I was speaking to a friend who prides herself on being ‘from the far-Left’ and the discussion was around the topic of nation states and nationalism. I have always been fairly interested in testing and hypothizing disparate scenarios, often even on the...
Let us not politicise Sri Ram anymore!
India is a unique nation in that its ancient history lies not but in tomes of reportage and dry facts but is encapsulated in the rich itihas of its epics and tales of the times of yore. A living, relatable history of a people whose historical legacy is rich in culture...
A Clarion Call for Change of Culture of Politics in West Bengal
Bengalis came together on 19th June 2019 in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square, in front of the British Parliament, even as it rained. They were joined by Indians from across the country. The reason? They were there to express their concerns...
Indian Pluralism is Non-Negotiable
Recently, after my speech at the Leicester Vichar Manthan on how a truly Dharmic society promotes the idea of unity in diversity, a Bangladeshi friend was surprised when I said I have had a lot of close Muslim friends since my childhood. The latter was probably a...
Didi’s Hysteria and Changing Dynamics in an increasingly Modi-fied Bengal
The last time Mamata Banerjee was so hysteric was probably during the phase when she was fighting a pitched battle to take control of West Bengal from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) a decade or so back. It has been strange to see the first woman Chief Minister...
An Empowered India: On Foreign Policy and Defence in the BJP and Congress Manifestos 2019
(This is the fourth article in a series of articles called #ManifestoMusings, based on the manifestos of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress for the Indian General Elections 2019) The Indian General Election season is here! Will it be ‘Abki baar...
Manifestos 2019 Cracking the Economic Enigma(s)
(This is the third article in a series of articles called #ManifestoMusings, based on the manifestos of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress for the Indian General Elections 2019) The Indian General Election season is here! Will it be ‘Abki baar...
Job-Packed Or Gobsmacked: On Employment In Manifestos 2019
(This is the second article in a series of articles called #ManifestoMusings, based on the manifestos of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress for the Indian General Elections 2019) The Indian General Election season is here! Will it be 'Abki baar...
