How India’s Symbol of Love Is Being Twisted into a Tool of Hate
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Opinion
Bihar Today, Bengal Tomorrow: The Dangerous Blueprint of Special Intensive Revision
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar has revealed the true intent of the Election Commission
Big Tech’s Bloody Code: How Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Power the Gaza Genocide
U.S. Big Tech powers Israel’s war machine. Microsoft’s Azure stores mass surveillance data, while Google and Amazon’s Project Nimbus provides AI for targeting. These companies are not neutral; they are complicit partners in the infrastructure of occupation and genocide in Gaza, profiting from the destruction.
When Even the CJI Isn’t Safe: Hari Om’s Lynching Tells the Rest
The attack on the Chief Justice of India and the lynching of Hari Om expose India’s deepening crisis of caste hatred and impunity. Hate is being glorified in the name of ‘Sanatan’, while political parties and intellectuals remain silent, allowing the normalisation of violence to erode justice and constitutional morality
Weaponizing Faith, Normalizing Hate: The Political Project Behind ‘I Love Mohammad’ FIRs
A peaceful Milad-un-Nabi banner reading ‘I Love Mohammad’ triggered police action and unrest across several districts. The controversy highlights India’s growing intolerance, where love for the Prophet becomes a political weapon, exposing how religion is manipulated to marginalize Muslims and polarize society for electoral gains
‘Two Constitutions’ Myth: How The Bengal Files Spins Lies About West Bengal
The Bengal Files portrays Bengal’s 1946–47 communal violence through a selective, one-dimensional lens. By distorting history, amplifying fear, and reducing complex realities to binaries, it functions more as propaganda than cinema. Graphic violence and polemical dialogues fuel polarization, raising ethical concerns about manipulating memory and exploiting tragedy for political ends
From 1943 Bengal to 2025 Gaza: Behala Friends’ Durga Puja Strikes a Chord
Behala Friends’ Nabanna Pandal in Kolkata connects the 1943 Bengal famine with the 2025 Gaza genocide. Through art, poetry, and music, the installation portrays war, hunger, and survival, reflecting human suffering and resilience. Visitors experience a powerful blend of history and contemporary crises, evoking hope amid tragedy
When Pather Panchali Challenges Bengal Files: A Puja Tells Kolkata’s Forgotten Story
Samajsebi Sangha’s Pather Panchali puja revisits 1946 Kolkata, highlighting how Bengalis resisted communal riots and upheld unity. Against the distortions of Bengal Files, the pandal celebrates secularism, communal harmony, and humanity, honouring historical figures like Leela Ray while reminding visitors of Bengal’s enduring tradition of solidarity and resistance
Zubeen Garg’s Legacy—Songs in Assamese, Protests Against CAA, and a Heart for Che Guevara
Zubeen Garg was more than Assam’s beloved singer—he was a cultural icon who defended his native language, stood at the forefront of anti-CAA protests, and embraced socialism with Che Guevara as his idol. His unfiltered love for his people made him a symbol of resistance, unity, and enduring affection
London Dreams, Kolkata Nightmares: Why the City Deserves Better, Not Bigger Promises
Kolkata doesn’t need London’s grandeur but urgent fixes to everyday decay. Encroached sidewalks, broken roads, garbage piles, vanishing parks, and hospitals where patients sleep on cardboard define the city. Small reforms — clean water, storage for the poor, night cleanups, and restored public spaces — could restore dignity and livability.