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Poonam Sharma The Supreme Court’s latest comments on the layer debate in SC/ST reservations have brought up questions about fairness equal chances and whether help is reaching the most struggling communities in India. India’s system of…

Poonam Sharma The 2026 West Bengal assembly elections marked a surprising change in the political scene, especially in Muslim-majority areas like Falta. Once seen as a stronghold for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a personal base for…

Poonam Sharma In the early 20th century, the Indian subcontinent faced significant political changes that eventually led to the creation of Pakistan. One of the important figures in this movement was Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a lawyer educated…

Poonam Sharma A Time to Remember and Reflect Today is a day of remembrance and reflection as West Bengal stands on the brink of historic change. For years, in their own homeland, countless men, women and children suffered violence,…

Poonam Sharma Power does not always start in corridors of influence in the world’s largest democracy; it often ascends from the margins but it all depends through the ideology of the medium that governs any nation. Bharat has been a land…

Poonam Sharma  Indian Identity - The Changing Discourse In April 2026, the US-based Hudson Institute organised a conference titled “The New India Conference” to gain insights into the changing socio-political landscape of India. But the…

Poonam Sharma A Turning Point in Bengal Politics The latest political developments in West Bengal mark a significant shift in the state’s turbulent political landscape. Mamata Banerjee, once the iron lady of Bengal, is confronted with an…

Poonam Sharma Tensions Mount Around “Project Freedom” It was in the early hours of May 4, 2026, that the world’s eyes turned once again to the narrow and turbulent waters of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic chokepoint, through which…

Poonam Sharma The recent electoral verdicts in the majority states are not just political victories but a tectonic shift of great significance in India’s socio-political fabric. The BJP's rise to power, built on decades of relentless…

Kerala: UDF leads with 85 seats, LDF follows with 49, BJP/NDA lags behind with only 3. Tamil Nadu: AIADMK secures 76 seats, DMK holds 54, TVK impressively gathers 103, and others remain minor players. Assam: BJP dominates with 98…