Village Governance

Paromita Das New Delhi, 21st July: In Maharashtra, the language card is being dealt once again—not for the love of Marathi, but for the survival of fading political legacies. What should have been a debate about inclusive governance and…

Paromita Das New Delhi, 19th July: Bharat’s Rohingya narrative, once a mere ripple in regional discourse, has become a strategic preoccupation for many politicians—used to signal minority outreach or deflect from contentious governance…

Paromita Das New Delhi, 18th July: In a world grappling with rising emissions and the looming threat of climate collapse, Bharat has just pulled off something extraordinary—yet again. With little fanfare but tremendous significance, the…

Paromita Das New Delhi, 17th July: Bharat stands at a crucial crossroad. As Bharat asserts itself as a confident, self-reliant nation, there are forces trying to drag it backwards into old trenches of identity and division. Nothing…

Paromita Das New Delhi, 17th July: In the hum of a classroom in Mumbai or a village school in Vidarbha, a quiet question echoes louder than any political slogan — does learning someone’s language truly equal respecting their identity? In…

Paromita Das New Delhi, 15th July: When one thinks of courtroom battles that shaped Bharat’s modern legal landscape, Ujjwal Nikam’s name invariably stands tall. For decades, he has been the face of Bharat’s fight against terrorism and…

Jitan Ram Manjhi rose from humble beginnings in Bihar’s Gaya district to become Chief Minister. He founded the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) after parting ways with JD(U). His steady local base keeps him relevant in Bihar’s…

Paromita Das New Delhi, 14th July: When a democracy begins to slip on the simple promise of a fair vote, every citizen has reason to pause. This week, the Supreme Court’s sharp observations on the Bihar electoral rolls revision have forced…

Paromita Das New Delhi, 12th July: Once hailed as the City of Joy, West Bengal today wears a different crown — a crown of fear, unrest, and silent tears. Decades ago, Kolkata’s bustling tramlines, soulful Rabindra Sangeet, and vibrant…

Poonam Sharam In a case with far-reaching political and national security implications, the Supreme Court is currently hearing a critical plea involving the Election Commission’s decision to conduct an intensive verification of voter rolls…