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Governments change, but why does Tagore remain a site of contestation in Bangladesh?

The defacement of a graffiti mural in Dhaka has reignited debates over Bangladesh’s cultural identity. Why does Rabindranath Tagore, whose Amar Sonar Bangla is the national anthem, remain a contested figure amid religious nationalism, political upheaval and cultural intolerance?

In Conversation with the Dead: An Introduction to Anne Carson’s Oeuvre

Nobel in Literature, 2026: Anne Carson’s writing brings ancient poets and classical literature into conversation with the present. Blending poetry, prose, translation and experimentation, she challenges literary boundaries and reimagines inherited traditions, transforming memory, desire and loss into a distinctive dialogue across centuries.

Arnab Goswami, Sudhir Chaudhary and the media credibility crisis: Blaming algorithms, Ignoring the real issues

Mainstream Media: The rise of social media has challenged mainstream television's control over political narratives. From Arnab Goswami's criticism of algorithms to controversies surrounding Sudhir Chaudhary's coverage of the CJP protests, the debate raises crucial questions about media credibility, editorial bias and the changing relationship between young audiences and political news.

The street fighter returns: Mamata Banerjee's political comeback from Electoral defeat to the Delhi's street

Mamata Banerjee’s electoral defeat appeared to mark the end of her political career. But her detention in Delhi, defiant songs inside a police van and renewed opposition support have revived the street fighter’s image. Can she turn this moment into a lasting comeback?

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