Opinion

On 5th August 2024, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to hurriedly flee from Bangladesh after the law enforcement agencies were unable to control student protests which started in June this year leading to the deaths of hundreds of students for reinstatement of the pre-2018 quota system in government jobs. Earlier the descendants of freedom fighters […]

The recent overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s democratically elected Prime Minister, raises serious concerns about the future of democracy and stability in the country. Her resignation was coerced by weeks of violent protests, which resulted in approximately 300 fatalities. Though the protests were launched by students demanding changes to a controversial job quota system, they […]

The recent Ambani wedding, one of the most opulent events in recent Indian history, has sparked widespread discussion across the country. The extravagant celebration has divided public opinion. Critics argue that the lavish expenditure is unnecessary and sets a poor example, viewing it as an excessive display of wealth. On the other hand, many admire […]

The assassination attempt on the 44th President of the US, Donald Trump at a public rally on Saturday marks a dark chapter in the history of American democracy. The bullet, which narrowly missed the centre of his head and struck his ear, serves as a stark reminder of the shrinking space for democratic values in […]

“Sadak, power, tower.” That is what Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, promised when he visited Machhal, one of the farthest pockets of the union territory. That was about three years ago. Today, the place has an excellent road, an electricity line that delivers, and excellent Airtel connectivity. His alliterative words may […]