The Constitution, Scientific Temper and the Renewal of Republic’s Mind A constitutional duty confronting political myth-making, misinformation, unmaking and remaking of rational citizenship
Vol. LXIII No. 36
Date: December 14, 2025
India between the Dragon and the Deep Sea
Now, look towards the other side, i.e. the United States. It is being controlled by a maverick and unpredictable personality of Donald Trump. India is the biggest victim of the…
Respected Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Saheb’s Prophetic Advice on Conversion
Had I been born in a depressed section of society, I would have opted for Islam. Conversion is the only remedy to escape from persecution. I appeal to my brethren…
It’s as Frail as a Spider’s House
Polytheists’ expectations about receiving help and support from imaginary lords, idols, that are themselves helpless, will prove as frail as a spider’s web.
Importance of Charity
Money loses its utility by being locked up in the safe while charity develops man’s spiritual and moral powers and purifies the soul.
The Constitution, Scientific Temper and the Renewal of Republic’s Mind
Scientific temper was never meant to oppose faith or culture. It was envisioned as a civic method: asking for proof, testing assertions, revising beliefs, and distinguishing metaphor from fact. It…
Justice Oka Urges Constitutional Recommitment to Scientific Temper at Tarkunde
Justice Oka opened with a deeply personal reflection, recalling how an inspiring speech by Tarkunde during his student days in Mumbai left a permanent imprint on him and several of…
Sanchar Saathi and the Silent Creep of Surveillance in India
India must decide whether it wants to remain a constitutional democracy built on consent and liberty, or drift toward a digitally fenced state where every movement is mapped and monitored.…
Minister Rijiju’sFigures are Not Convincing about NCM’sPerformance
The seriousness of the Modi government about NCM can be gauged from the fact that the Commission at present is totally vacant. Chairman and all Members retired during December 2024…
InsideParliament’sTumultuousFirstWeekasOppositionDigsTheirHeelsinonVoterRollRow
The Winter Session continues – clouded by dissent, chilled by distrust, and carried forward by the stubborn insistence that every citizen’s vote must count, and every question raised in Parliament…
How JIH‘Campaign for Rights of Neighbours’is Reviving Compassion in Society
Every section was involved. Women’s Wing, GIO, SIO and even Children’s Circle actively participated. In Raipur, I saw children perform small skits teaching how to treat neighbours with kindness. It…
Belief Is Not Blind: How the Qur’an Encourages Intellectual Curiosity
The Qur’an draws attention to the world around us: the sky which laid above as a blue blanket, planets with their perfect alignment in a row, wind with its precise…
Deliberate Contradiction: How the West Plays Dumb and Kills People
While the US government may have perfected the craft of deliberate contradictions, it is not the original architect. In modern history, this phenomenon has been owned almost entirely by the…
Nathuram’s Tribute to the Prophet ﷺWho Conquered Without a Sword
Nathu Ram’s study goes beyond defending any one faith. Instead, it builds a moral bridge between religions. His image of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the “Embodiment of Mercy” – patient,…
Other Issues Relating to Invoking Prayers on the Prophetﷺ
Visiting the Tomb of Prophet Muhammad, may Allah grant and bless him peace, is a very special moment for a person who loves him. This is a touching and moving…
Assam Eviction Drive Displaces 100 Families in Nagaon
The district administration said the process will continue in other parts of Nagaon. Officials listed several locations where the next phases of eviction will take place. These areas include Salanibari,…
Students to Shape Redevelopment Plans for Osmania University
During a recent review meeting, officials presented detailed plans for new hostel buildings, academic blocks, internal roads and an auditorium. The Chief Minister suggested changes to the designs and asked…
Suspended MLA Humayun Kabir Lays Foundation Stone of ‘Babri Masjid’
Both the BJP and Congress criticised Kabir for his move, while the Trinamool Congress accused him of promoting religious division, hinting at his alleged closeness to BJP. Despite party objections,…
SAMLA Marks Dec. 6 as ‘Dark Day’, Calls for Renewal
Terming the 1992events “a grave blow to the constitutional spirit, democratic values, and social fabric of our nation,” SAMLA emphasised that the demolition was not merely the destruction of a…
Azerbaijan, Armenia Explore Peace Roadmap and Regional Connectivity at Doha
In a post on X, Hajiyev said the session reviewed steps taken toward implementing the Washington arrangements, including confidence-building measures, economic cooperation and regional connectivity. He reiterated Baku’s determination to…
Syrian President Accuses Israel of ‘exporting crises’ to distract from
“Israel… tries to run away from the horrifying massacres committed in Gaza, and it does so by attempting to export crises,” Sharaa said in conversation with CNN’s chief international anchor…
South Africa Revokes Palestinian Visa Waiver, Citing Israeli ‘Emigration’ Efforts
President Ramaphosa ordered an inquiry, hinting the “mysterious” aircraft passengers had been “flushed out” of Gaza by Israel. “These are residents of Gaza who, in a rather mysterious way, were…
Palestinian Press Panel Records 57 Israeli Violations, Assaultsagainst Palestinian Journalists
The report further detailed 16 cases of detention and obstruction of reporting, six incidents of direct physical assault, four instances of equipment confiscation or forced deletion of materials, and two…
Syrian Gas:Russian Pressure, US Advancement
A day after Al-Shar’a’s meeting with the Chevron delegation, an eye-catching statement emerged from Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin during a media appearance, where he said that Russian bases…
