Are Classrooms Safe for Kids in West Bengal ?
AI representative photo By Aafreen Hussain On October 9, 2026, a two-and-a-half-year-old boy in Kolkata allegedly suffered a fractured leg after his teacher threw him to the floor for crying.…
NCERT’s New Social Science Textbook Deserves a Fair Chance
Curriculum renewal should be welcomed with curiosity, not judged before the book is even read. By Dr. Richa Pandey A new school textbook does not usually become a matter of…
Education, Not Islam: The Real Story Behind France’s Student Unrest
Asad Mirza France’s widespread student protests, sparked by underfunded schools and broader austerity concerns, have escalated into national demonstrations and safety debates. As domestic unrest grows, external political commentary-notably inflammatory…
Masterstroke or Miscalculation? Akhilesh Yadav’s Rajya Sabha Picks Sparks Unrest in SP
Akhilesh Yadav’s Recent Moves Spark Speculation Over Opposition Unity and 2027 PANKAJ YADAV / New Delhi Uttar Pradesh goes to Assembly polls next year. This would be the third time…
Britain Reopens the Brexit Debate
Asad Mirza Britain’s Brexit debate has re-entered political centre stage after Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged ministers to examine every future relationship with the European Union, including eventual membership. His…
From Satyagraha to Swaraj; Relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and Tata group
—Monali Sarkar Throughout his public service Mahatma Gandhi, in his own words, ranged himself “seemingly against capital”. The few exceptions to this included the Tatas. On his birth anniversary, we…
High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes; a threat to Nation
Syed Ali Mujtaba The Ministry of Home Affairs Resolution on the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) on May 26, 2026, to scientifically study abnormal population shifts and illegal immigration…
Trump-Xi Truce Tests India’s Strategy
File Photo Asad Mirza The Trump-Xi meeting produced pageantry and tactical calm, but its deeper message was harder: Washington and Beijing are managing rivalry across trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan…
Beyond Festival Raids: India Needs a Stronger Food-Safety System
By S. N. Verma When the monsoon retreats, India trades rain for celebration, kicking off a marathon of festivals defined by family, joy, and an abundance of rich foods. From…
BRICS Summit pushes for permanent Indian presence in UNSC
By Nava Thakuria The 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi under the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ on 12-13 September 2026 witnessed the participating leaders discuss global…