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The reclamation of Bengal

West Bengal is not merely a state. It is, in the telling of those who sought to win it back from the Trinamool Congress, a civilisational citadel - the cradle of the Bengal Renaissance, the land of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda, Bankimchandra and Tagore , Shyamaprasad Mookerjee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Credibility Crisis

India's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination has dominated headlines.

Dancing girl

There is something profoundly ironic about a civilisation becoming embarrassed by one of its oldest mirrors.

Opposition’s Role

In any democracy, the role of the opposition is as vital as that of the government. It serves as the conscience of governance, holding those in power accountable and ensuring that the voices of all citizens are heard.

Investment Stalemate

Despite record profits and a business-friendly policy environment, India’s private sector remains hesitant to invest in expanding capacity.

Rising Dissent

For years, public dissent against Hamas in Gaza has been subdued, often silenced before it could gain momentum.

A Unique Friendship~II

The Brahmo monotheistic movement took its stand on the Upanishads. “The Upanishads continued to be the theoretical basis of the Brahmo doctrine. But spirit and liturgy as well as devotions were soon taken over from Christianity, and Brahmoism in its spirit though not in its form became an adaptation to Hindusim or Christianity.