Escalation Without End The Human Toll of the US-Israel War on Iran in Its Sixth Week
Vol. LXIV No. 03
Date: April 19, 2026
Peace has Paused, and War Clouds are Gathering
After the failure of these talks, the world appears to be faced with another prolonged period of inhuman war and destructive hostilities. If matters are not settled amicably, America also…
Over 2,000 Days Without Trial
We continue to make our efforts within our limited capacity and understanding. Yet, with all arguments and documents in place, obtaining timely justice often appears difficult. Many of us are…
Deny Allah’s Bounties?
Was it possible for anyone other than God to keep Makkah secure against all kinds of disorder for a period of approximately 2,500 years despite its location in the strife-ridden…
What to Do with Stray Things
It becomes binding for a man to take the stray thing in his charge if it is liable to perish in case it is not preserved.
Escalation Without End The Human Toll of the US-Israel War
Six weeks into the conflict, the trajectory is no longer ambiguous. This war is not moving toward resolution; it is moving toward expansion without limit.Even the language of ceasefire has…
Netanyahu Admits Israel’s Slide into Isolation: Greater Israel Myth Meets
The paradox is striking. A war initiated to weaken Iran has instead exposed the limits of Israeli and American power projection. A campaign designed to assert dominance has revealed dependency…
The Lebanon Conspiracy: Massacres, Negotiations, and a New Order
Netanyahu announced that he had instructed his government to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon. This shift followed one of the deadliest waves of Israeli attacks on Lebanon in years, and…
Revisiting History and Identity: National Conference Calls for Truth, Plurality,
The history conference concluded with a call for collective responsibility in preserving truth and promoting an objective understanding of history. Speakers urged students and citizens to engage critically with historical…
A Firm Step for Stability: Dhaka Institutionalises Awami League Ban
While the exclusion of a major political actor may appear contentious, supporters interpret the move as part of a deeper effort to restore democratic integrity. The argument advanced is that…
In West Bengal Anger Grows over Deletions of Names, Tamil
As India moves toward the next phases of voting, the contrast between West Bengal and Tamil Nadu underscores the diversity of its democratic experience. In one state, the election is…
Subramanian Swamy’s ‘With Malice Towards One and All’
Polish American poet and prose writer, CzesławMiłosz said, “In a room where people unanimously maintain a conspiracy of silence, one word of truth sounds like a pistol shot.” Listening to…
Singing of Vande Mataram: No Relief from the Supreme CourtRuling
A 3-judge bench consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya and Justice Vipol Pancholi rejected the petition challenging a January 28, 2026 advisory to sing the full six stanzas…
Bangladesh High Commission Invites Indian Muslim Representatives at Its Independence
Against this backdrop, the BNP-led government’s outreach to Indian Muslim representatives assumes added significance. India is home to the world’s second-largest Muslim population after Indonesia, and nearly a third of…
Rule of Law on Trial: Bangladesh Reverses Judicial Reform
Judicial independence, institutional integrity and public trust are not abstract ideals. They are the pillars upon which democratic legitimacy stands. Any action that weakens them, even temporarily, carries long lasting…
Moral Collapse in the Materialistic Age: A Call to Restore
It should be noted that the essence of all religions is humanity which revolves around righteousness, action, creation, sustenance, happiness and ultimate self-realisation as to who I am and who…
When Virality Becomes the Message: The Rise of AI-Driven Propaganda
Some of these videos were even aired on Iranian state television, while others spread rapidly online through accounts claiming to be independent creators. Whether produced by state-linked entities, loosely affiliated…
Promoting Unani Medicine is the Need of the Hour for
Emphasising the importance of traditional medicine, Dr. Khan said that promoting Unani medicine is essential for maintaining good health over the long term. He noted that while other systems of…
Student Group Backs Rohith Vemula Act Push, Seeks Inclusion of
He said the group has engaged with political leaders and representatives of marginalised communities to highlight the issue. He added that the UDF’s commitment reflects recognition of sustained efforts by…
Mass Voter Deletions in Bengal Raise Concerns in Muslim and
Other districts with notable deletions include Malda, North Dinajpur, South 24 Parganas, and Birbhum. Matua dominated areas in North 24 Parganas and Nadia also reported high exclusion levels. In several…
India Proposes New IT Rules Expanding Control over Online News
Digital rights activists and independent journalists have raised concerns. They argue the amendments could expand state control over online expression and lead to increased censorship. Some warn that the rules…
Hundreds Gather to Defy Palestine Action Ban in London
Brother and sister, Mark and Betty, both in their 70s, had travelled from Wales and Cornwall, respectively, to join the vigil. Both had previously taken part in local protests, but…
Global Sumud Flotilla Sets Sail Again from Barcelona to Gaza
Castilla said international attention on Gaza has declined due to US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Other organisers stressed they are acting within the law and that the mission is…
US Moves to Blockade Hormuz as Iran Talks Collapse
The talks in Islamabad marked the first direct engagement between the two sides in over a decade. Both sides blamed each other for the failure. US Vice President JD Vance…
3,375 People Killed, 942Schools Damaged in US-Israeli Attacks, Says Iran
The head of Iran’s Legal Medicine Organisation said 3,375 people killed in US-Israeli airstrikes have been identified using scientific and specialized methods, the state broadcaster IRIB reported on April 12.Abbas…
Iran First… The Axis of Regional and International Conflict
The issue has spanned multiple US administrations. From Jimmy Carter, who faced the Tehran hostage crisis, to Ronald Reagan’s designation of Iran as a sponsor of terrorism, and George W.…
