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Search ArticlesRahul Gandhi’s Pune remarks open new front in ideology discourse
Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatrokigoonj programme may be drawing noticeable enthusiasm from urban middle‑class youth, but whether it will help the Congress in the long run remains an open question. His new avatar—colourful shirts, casual interactions, and a more relaxed public persona—does resonate with young Indians. He is also asking several important questions.
The battle for gender equality in India: Constitution vs. Manusmriti
In pre-colonial India, Hindu society was broadly governed by the Manusmriti, where caste and gender hierarchy formed the core of its values. During the colonial period, as education, transport and modern administration took root, the seeds of democracy began to sprout. These changes were oriented around the emerging concept of secular nationalism.
Why defending Manusmriti today is an attack on women’s equality
Ever since Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi spoke to female students in Maharashtra on August 22, 2026, urging them to “smash patriarchy” and reject the “Manusmriti mindset,” a storm has erupted in BJP circles. His assertion that women belong to themselves—not to their fathers, husbands or sons—has provoked a predictable rush among BJP supporters to defend the Manusmriti. This should surprise no one.
Why ‘Modi Chalisa’ at Press Club of India bodes ill for media institutions
An extraordinary event at the Press Club of India in New Delhi, where a cutout of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was depicted as Lord Ram and worshipped, has raised serious questions about the sanctity and credibility of an institution that is expected to uphold the independence of the press. Videos of the event, held on August 20, show a group of people performing aarti before a cutout of Modi depicted in the likeness of Lord Ram, complete with a bow and arrow.
A people on the brink: The fight to protect the Shompen of Great Nicobar
India’s tribal communities have long lived at the margins of society, shaped by histories of displacement, fragile livelihoods and limited access to essential services. Among them, the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) represent the most delicate thread in the country’s social fabric. Many continue to depend on forests and natural ecosystems for survival, while others have been pushed toward urban centres in search of work.
The architect behind India’s PESA and forest rights legislation: Pradip Prabhu
Activist, teacher, and lawyer—Pradip Prabhu contributed immensely in his many-sided roles, with the one unifying thread being his deep commitment to justice.
The fragmentation problem in global Left-wing politics: Advantage patriarchal capitalism?
The contemporary left-wing political landscape presents a paradox of proliferation and paralysis. In the United States, more than ten left-democratic groups and coalitions operate simultaneously, while Britain hosts approximately twenty-two distinct active socialist and communist organizations.
The 8.7-crore question: India’s demographic dividend is 'turning into a warning'
The most worrying number is not 8.7 crore. It is how easily we can turn that number into a joke. Of late, a number has been circulating on social media: 8.7 crore Indians aged 15–29 are neither studying, working nor undergoing training. The number is real, but the viral interpretation is often misleading.
Why ill-functioning private educational institutions must be nationalised
Under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, a District Education Officer can impose a fine on a school operating without government approval. Yet a private university can apparently run professional courses without the requisite recognition, leaving hundreds of students to face an uncertain future. Surajmal University, located in Kichha, about 12 km from Rudrapur, the district headquarters of Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand, is a private institution.
Solidarity swells for Ahmedabad school amidst book row: 350 voices defend Malala, Anne Frank in Gujarat
A controversy over two celebrated books has plunged a private school in Ahmedabad into a political firestorm, drawing in right-wing groups and the state education department. The incident has now sparked a widespread solidarity campaign, with hundreds of citizens defending the school’s academic freedom. The row at Anand Niketan School in Shilaj began on August 11, when parents protested after a student allegedly found a piece of glass in a snack served at the school canteen.