2024 Election Campaigns: Comparing INDIA Alliance versus BJP
Vol. LXII No. 03
Date: April 21, 2024
Let’s Vote Responsibly in This Lok Sabha Election
We the people need to consider the issues that would make our democracy an inclusive democracy and democracy which upholds the ethos described in the Preamble of the Constitution. Then…
Each vote makes a difference
We deserve the best for we are still a nation where a large segment of the population grapples with poverty, inequality, hunger and unemployment. Unless policies are made which will…
How and Wherefrom Life Originated?
Further, life is present in numerous forms and shapes. Scientists have so far discovered one million species of animals and two hundred thousand species of plants on earth. These numerous…
A Good Companion
A man is known by the company he keeps. A wise person is very much selective in establishing friendship. He considers the merits and demerits of a new person and…
2024 Election Campaigns: Comparing INDIA Alliance versus BJP
With over 15 million election workers mobilized across the nation, the electoral exercise will span a million polling stations. The election will be conducted in seven phases, from April to…
Manifestos Analysis: Addressing Minority Concerns in India’s Political Landscape
Additionally, laws have been enacted that further polarize communities based on cow protection, cattle trade, “love jihad,” the Uniform Civil Code, and other issues, resulting in physical attacks and legal…
The Crucial Role of Voting in Shaping India’s Future: From
Voting is not merely a civic duty but a moral imperative crucial for upholding democratic values and constitutional rights. Encouraging responsible voting in the upcoming elections is essential. As India…
‘Modi can’t be able to secure third term.Even if he
Dr. Prabhakar penned down a new book, “The Crooked Timber of New India: Essays on a Republic in Crisis,” last year, which is a collection of essays on the Modi…
SIO Telangana holds demonstrations in support of Palestine during Eid
The SIO called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine and for a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and appealed to people to boycott Israeli products. The…
Owaisi wants India to stop sending workers to Israel
“Modi government has issued an advisory, asking Indians not to go to Israel. Why is India then sending Indians to Israel? If it’s not safe, then why are Indians being…
Day after Eid, Owaisi begins campaigning in Hyderabad
Asaduddin Owaisi’s father Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi won the seat for the first time in 1984. He was elected to Lok Sabha six times. In 1996 he defeated BJP’s senior leader…
Congress Leader Advocates for Alliance with AIMIM in Telangana to
Notably, Khan highlighted his commitment to the Congress party and its leadership, indicating that he would adhere to any official decision made by the high command to support the AIMIM.…
BJP dividing people in the name of religion: KCR
Addressing a public meeting in Chevella constituency, he appealed to people to vote for BRS candidates in May 13 elections, saying they also can safeguard people’s interests as the party…
Telangana CM, ministers attend Eid celebrations
The Chief Minister joined Shabbir and his family members in the Eid celebrations. He shared some light-hearted moments with them and also relished traditional Eid delicacies, including Sheer Khorma.
Uttar Pradesh Voters Threaten Walkout Over EVM Doubts: Demand Ballot
Kumar explained, “Whenever two voters push the same button, one vote goes to a party for which the machine has been programmed.” He further questioned recent changes in VVPAT design…
Delhi High Court Protects Faizyab Masjid from Demolition, Issues Notice
Justice Sachin Datta, presiding over the case, issued notices to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Delhi Religious Committee in response to the mosque’s plea. The DDA, which claims…
Decline of Delhi’s Urdu Bazar: A Reflection on Language and
Amidst the backdrop of dwindling footfalls and vanishing bookstores, a deeper concern emerges – the erosion of traditional literary pursuits in the wake of modern technology. The accessibility of e-books,…
Chennai Temple’s 40-Year Tradition of Serving Iftar Meals Promotes Religious
Despite the passing of Dada Ratanchand, the temple’s management, led by devoted volunteers like Ramdev, has upheld this tradition with unwavering dedication. Volunteers, including Hindus and Muslims, work tirelessly to…
Vatican Denounces Gender-Affirming Surgery and Surrogacy as Violations of Human
Regarding surrogacy, the Vatican declares it a violation of both the surrogate mother’s and the child’s dignity. Pope Francis, echoing sentiments expressed earlier in January, condemned surrogate parenting as “despicable”…
Insights from Lokniti Survey: Views on Religious Pluralism, Ram Temple,
A smaller proportion of Hindu respondents (77%) endorsed the pluralist perspective compared to Muslims (87%) and individuals from other minority religions (81%). Furthermore, residents of towns (85%) exhibited a higher…
Unveiling the Fractures: Parakala Prabhakar’s Insightful Critique of India’s Governance
Employing insights from figures like Sanjaya Baru, Prabhakar unearths the administration’s failure to deliver on critical commitments, especially in economic management. He deftly navigates through a landscape marred by misinformation,…
Ambedkar’s Vision: Freedom, Equality, and the Challenges of Contemporary India
Ambedkar’s revolutionary stance was epitomized by his call to metaphorically “dynamite” the Vedas and Shastras, which he saw as obstructing true freedom by undermining reason and morality. His critique extended…
Understanding the IMPACT OF RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY in India
This presents two primary arguments. First, religion serves both private and public functions, challenging the common secular view of religion as purely personal. Second, there should be a harmonious coexistence…
Eid celebrationin Sydney, Muslims remember Gaza with olive tree planting
This was the first of 30,000 olive trees to be planted across the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA over time, following the inspirational decision last month by Council to plant the trees in…
Hindu Man Observes Ramadan Fasts for 20 Consecutive Years, Promoting
Despite the prevailing political climate in the Goshamahal assembly constituency, where divisive rhetoric often targets minority communities, Shankar Singh’s commitment to fasting during Ramadan stands as a beacon of unity…
Controversy Surrounds Police Dress Code at Kashi Vishwanath Temple Amid
Under the directive issued by Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Aggarwal, police personnel on duty at the temple are required to wear attire resembling that of Hindu priests, including dhoti-kurtas and…
Real Kerala Story: Malappuram Church Welcomes Eid Prayers, Embracing Communal
Traditionally, the Muslim community in Manjeri would gather at the Government Upper Primary School for Eid prayers. However, with the school premises unavailable due to election activities, the community faced…
Controversy Surrounding Umar Khalid: Perspectives on Narrative, Protest, and Allegations
Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad informed the court that Khalid’s mobile phone data indicated communications with various figures including actors, politicians, activists, and celebrities. He allegedly shared links from specific…
Concerned Catholics Condemn Screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ by Idukki
The signatories collectively criticized the film as a Hindutva propaganda piece, containing lies, factual inaccuracies, and distortions aimed at advancing a divisive narrative. They argued that the decision to show…
Community Rally: Kerala’s Remarkable Effort to Save Abdul Rahim
The action committee, responsible for this initiative, made the announcement during a press conference, expressing immense gratitude to all who participated in the crowdfunding. Besides contributions from Keralites, Malayalis residing…
Historic Mosque in Thessaloniki Reopens for Eid Prayers After Decades
The Yeni Cami, designed by Italian architect Vitaliano Poselli and completed in 1902, ceased functioning as a mosque in the 1920s. It later served as a refuge for refugees and…
Iran Seizes Container Ship with Indian Crew Amid Middle East
This incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with concerns over potential Iranian retaliation following an airstrike on its embassy’s consular section in Damascus, Syria.…
Jerusalem Faces Attack: Iran Launches Drones and Missiles Towards Israel
This marked the first direct military assault by Iran on Israel despite decades of hostility dating back to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The international response was quick, with France stating…
Malaysian Shoemaker Apologizes Amidst Controversy Over Logo Resembling Arabic Script
The controversy arose when some Muslims expressed dismay over the logo stamped on the shoe soles, which they believed depicted a stiletto heel with an ankle spiral wrap resembling Arabic…
When will Palestine be the core of foreign policies?
It is no longer possible to limit ourselves to condemning Israel for its crimes as it is in the forefront, and to turn a blind eye or belittle the role…