India is a diverse and vibrant country in South Asia, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and unity in diversity. It is the world’s largest democracy, blending ancient traditions with rapid modern development.
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?
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Delhi protests 2026, Women journalists: Allegations by women journalists during Delhi protests renew concerns over police conduct, press freedom, gender-based harassment and accountability in India.
Political Leaders: Neha Bora has emerged as a powerful face of resistance against alleged vote theft and state repression. But as her popularity grows, so does the danger of hero worship. Why movements must celebrate their leaders without turning comrades into gods.
New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi: Rahul Gandhi, Neha Bora and INDIA bloc leaders marched against SIR in Delhi, demanding electoral accountability as police barricades stopped their procession.
Jantar Mantar: For nearly three decades, Jantar Mantar has been a prominent site of protest in Delhi. Its removal from the list of officially designated protest venues raises questions about access to public spaces, democratic dissent, and the visibility of citizens’ demands.
Ek Kachori, Do Samosa: Women and queer students in Delhi are challenging gendered restrictions, institutional failures and police power through protest and humour. Exploring the politics of the protesting body, this essay examines women’s mobility, Gen Z resistance, urban freedom and democratic rights.
New Delhi, CJP Protest: Protests continued across India on 11 October as police released Dipke's video, Dhruv Rathee alleged abduction, and the Supreme Court intervened.
The UN Human Rights Council has raised concerns over mass detentions and police action during Delhi’s CJP-led protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. India has rejected the criticism as unwarranted interference, intensifying debate over democratic freedoms and human rights.
Delhi Protest: Delhi witnessed unprecedented security measures ahead of the CJP-led protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. With metro stations shut, trains cancelled and thousands detained, protesters took to the streets. Despite police action, the movement at Jantar Mantar appears far from over.
Manipur: Fresh violence in Manipur has left at least nine people dead amid clashes between Kuki and Naga groups across Kamjong, Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Additional security forces have been deployed as authorities appeal for peace amid rising tensions.
India’s women make up nearly half its population, yet remain marginalised in the economy. From unpaid domestic labour and agricultural distress to underemployment and regional disparities, the gender gap exposes a fundamental contradiction in the country’s ambition to become developed by 2047.
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.
CJP Protest, New Delhi: Journalists detained during Delhi’s CJP protest raise pressing questions about press freedom, police powers, and the public’s right to know.
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?
Sonam Wangchuk has expressed support for the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest in Delhi demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Unable to attend, the Ladakh-based environmentalist is working on artificial glaciers and measures to address threats from dangerous Himalayan glacial lakes.
Cockroach Janata Party Protest: International media outlets, including the BBC, Reuters, The Guardian and Al Jazeera, have extensively covered Gen Z-led protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Their reports highlight allegations of voter exclusion, concerns over minority representation, opposition detentions and judicial scrutiny.