Delhi’s O-Zone Controversy: The Green Line of Fear
Vol. LXIV No. 14
Date: July 5, 2026
The Loot at Ram Mandir
It should be remembered that the beginning was made in December 1949 when surreptitiously an idol of Ram Lalla was placed in the 400 years old Babri Masjid. K.K. Nayar,…
Renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue
The decision to rechristen the road was on the cards for a while but confusing individuals and tarnishing their scholarly achievements underline a serious dearth in historical awareness. Such selective…
To Glorify God, Observe Prayersat Given Times
To glorify God encompasses the declaration that He is above and beyond all the shortcomings, defects and weaknesses which the polytheists attribute to Him.
Concealing Faults of Others
One should avoid publicising the faults and shortcomings of others, and thus save himself from the sin of degrading a brother in society.
Delhi’s O-Zone Controversy: The Green Line of Fear
Delhi’s O-Zone controversy has triggered mass anxiety across Okhla/Jamia Nagar. A chief minister’s assurance has eased some fears – but left deeper questions about planning, ecology, law and trust fundamentally…
Selective Demolitions, Due Process and the Constitution Rajasthan’s Border Demolitions
APCR alleged that many mosques, madrasas and shrines received notices with earlier dates but were served just before the deadline to file objections, denying a meaningful chance to defend themselves.
Delimitation Debate: Fair Representation, Implementation of Sachar Committee Recommendations Demanded
One of the resolutions demanded that constituencies with more than 40% Muslim population should not be reserved in cases where the Dalit population is lower, that constituencies with more than…
Unlocking India’s Genetic Code: Prof. Syed Ehtesham Hasnain on DNA
Prof. Hasnain’s insights serve as a bridge between high-end genomic science and the lived realities of India’s diverse population. From identifying victims of natural disasters to pioneering low-cost TB diagnostics,…
Ram Temple Donation Scandal Casts a Shadow Over BJP-RSS Leaders
The critics argue that allegations of financial irregularities involving devotees’ offerings have cast an uncomfortable shadow over the integrity of BJP and RSS leaders. They underlined that it was yet…
Sundar Pichai Stanford UniversityAddress: When Students Walked Out in Protest
On a day dedicated to celebrating success, the Stanford protest was directed at Google, but the questions it raised about Gaza, technology, corporate ethics and accountability reached far beyond Stanford’s…
The Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Energy Valve
Geography has bestowed upon Iran a unique strategic advantage in the shape of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran controls almost the entire northern coastline of the Strait and possesses several…
A Skull That Tells the Story of Israeli Barbarism
This is not the story of a single individual but a heartbreaking glimpse into the reality faced by thousands of Palestinian prisoners enduring hunger, disease, barbaric torture, physical violence, psychological…
Madras HC Strikes Down TN Order on BCM Reservation for
The bench observed that a person who embraces Islam becomes a Muslim and does not acquire membership in any of Tamil Nadu’s seven notified Backward Class Muslim communities. Those communities…
AMU Students Allege Restrictions on Loudspeaker Adhan during CM Visit
According to students, mosque loudspeakers on the AMU campus stopped broadcasting the call to prayer for several hours as part of security arrangements linked to the Chief Minister’s programme. The…
UCC is a Conspiracy to ‘Rob Tribal Rights’, ‘Grab Lands
Highlighting that tribals constitute over 32 percent of Chhattisgarh’s population, including highly protected particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs), the Congress chief emphasised that these communities are shielded by special constitutional…
Hindu Group Seeks Inquiry After Muslim Man Buys House in
Narendra Navar, also known as Sadhu, attended the meeting along with other members of the organisation. He repeated the demand for an impartial investigation into the transaction. Representatives of the…
UN Commission Releases Damning Report Detailing ‘Genocide’, ‘Deliberate Targeting’ of
Presented by the Commission’s chair, Dr. S. Muralidhar, the report highlights a ‘widespread and systematic killing and harming of children’. Between Oct. 7, 2023, and Oct. 7, 2025, it recorded…
Hezbollah Chief Rejects Lebanon-Israel Framework Deal, Demands Israeli Withdrawal
In his first public comments on the agreement signed in Washington following the fifth round of negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv, Qassem declared that the framework deal was ‘null…
EU Unveils €196 Million Initiative to Boost Afghan Small Businesses
According to Pohar, the EU is currently implementing €156 million worth of projects focused on livelihoods, durable solutions, job creation, and women’s economic empowerment. She also announced that an additional…
‘It’s disaster World Cup’: Iran’s Captain Criticises FIFA over Tournament
Speaking to reporters after Iran’s 0-0 draw with Egypt in their third group-stage match on June 27, Taremi expressed frustration over logistical and travel challenges that he said had affected…
Lebanon in Syria’s Strategic Calculus
Modern studies of international relations suggest that economic and technological influence, supported by soft power, is the most effective and sustainable form of influence. By contrast, influence based primarily on…
