From a Kolkata Madrasa to the UK’s University of Southampton, Mohammad Israr’s journey defies stereotypes, earning a fully funded MSc in Maritime Archaeology at 24
India’s human rights record came under scrutiny as NGOs and activists highlighted systemic abuses, including the persecution of minorities, misuse of anti-terror laws, and escalating state-backed injustices. Calls for justice rang loud, urging action against lynchings, the incarceration of activists, and the destruction of homes under the guise of legality. The program marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a renewed call for dignity, freedom, and justice for all
Legal experts in Kolkata reveal over 59,000 Waqf properties encroached, challenging PM Modi’s misleading statements against Waqf institutions. They argue the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 undermines constitutional protections, erodes board autonomy, and fuels anti-Muslim sentiment. The bill, lawyers claim, serves capitalist interests by legitimizing long-standing illegal encroachments
A High Court ruling voiding OBC status for 77 Muslim communities has left thousands of students and job seekers in West Bengal in limbo, raising concerns about systemic neglect and fueling calls for justice across the state
Kolkata’s interfaith event on Gandhi Jayanti highlights Prophet Muhammad’s lasting contributions to human rights, social justice, and equality, countering Islamophobic narratives
At just 26, Wali Rahmani raised Rs 10 crores through social media and built a world-class Umeed Global School in one year, yet his groundbreaking work for orphans and underprivileged children remains overlooked by mainstream media.
The Gorakhpur doctor, Kafeel Khan now an activist, returns to a city that stood by him, lending his voice to Kolkata’s fight for justice following the horrific RG Kar rape and murder case
Medical Graduates Leave ‘Sonar Bangla’: Despite their roots in Bengal, doctors reveal how lesser salary, unsafe environment, and lack of infrastructure is forcing them to leave their home state. The state’s healthcare sector faces an alarming loss of talent. While RG Kar rape and murder highlighted security issues of junior doctors, the resident doctors are also facing several critical issues
A celebration of 80 unsung educators who served without recognition in Bengal. A kolkta based trust Asma Memorial Trust felicitates them
Bengal’s Aparajita Bill, introducing the death penalty for rape, faces strong opposition from activists like Kirity Roy, Nisha Biswas, Kavita Krishnan, and Dayamani Barla. They believe that the death penalty is a flawed solution that ignores the root causes of crime and perpetuates a cycle of violence