Darakhshan Andrabi’s Waqf Board decisions at Hazratbal shrine and beyond fuel anger as critics argue these actions undermine centuries-old religious traditions and consolidate government influence ove ...
Discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of Goa through Prakash Parienkar's award-winning Konkani short stories in English translation.
Dear Reader, As the American dream of some Indians threatens to fall apart, we can perhaps pause and ponder a bit on the things that constitute a good life. Is it a 4BHK flat in a ...
As we examine contemporary India’s media and digital landscapes, the Frankfurt School’s warnings about manufactured consent and cultural manipulation prove remarkably prescient. The school’s ...
The Asia Cup has been an unmitigated disaster. It was not cricket for cricket’s sake. Also Read | Cricket’s interests are perennially at risk of being secondary to political interests: Gideon Haigh ...
Discover how NEN in Nagaland empowers women through health, weaving, and food sovereignty, challenging patriarchy and fostering community-led justice.
Scientists warn of a sixth mass extinction event, with insect populations declining due to human-driven factors like habitat loss and pollution.
The professor warns that Ladakh’s push for cultural, land, and job protections risks turning confrontational as the Centre ...
The Jharkhand doctor, writer, and translator reflects on censorship, translation, and challenges for Adivasi literature.
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Smriti wars

A deep dive into former President Ram Nath Kovind’s speech at the RSS’s centenary rally in Nagpur, the BJP’s caste politics, and the challenges of reconciling Ambedkar’s vision with Sangh perceptions.
The “I Love Muhammad” slogan in Kanpur triggered protests, police action, and debates on religious freedom, law, and political polarisation across Uttar Pradesh in 2025.
The RSS, founded in 1925, drew on Maharashtrian Brahmin anxieties and anti-Muslim ideology, and nurtured the BJP for decades. In 2025, the balance has shifted.