NIT’s Godse Praising Dean: Political Capturing of Academia?
The appointment of Dr Shaija Andavan as the Dean of Planning and Development at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut has ignited significant controversy, primarily due to her previous social media comments praising Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. Dr Andavan, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, made headlines in January…
X Wars: Preity Zinta vs Congress
A recent controversy involving Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and the Kerala Congress has sparked significant public interest and debate. The issue arose when the Kerala Congress accused Zinta of having an ₹18 crore loan written off by the New India Cooperative Bank in exchange for ‘handing over’, at least ideologically, her social media accounts to…
USAID and India: Foreign Influence vs Upliftment
The topic of USAID funding in India has gained significant attention recently, particularly following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a purported a $21 million allocation from its funds aimed at boosting voter turnout in the 2024 General Elections in India. This funding, initially reported by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by…
Kumbh Mela Debate: Culture vs. Environment
The Kumbh Mela, a significant Hindu pilgrimage held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj, attracts millions of devotees seeking spiritual purification through ritual bathing. However, recent reports from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) have raised serious concerns regarding the water quality at this event, particularly due…
Education Funds’ ‘Blackmail’: Tamil Nadu, Centre, and the Language Debate
The ongoing conflict between Tamil Nadu and the central government over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its three-language policy has reignited long-standing tensions regarding language and education in the state. The NEP, introduced by the Union government, advocates for a three-language formula, which includes Hindi, English, and a regional language, a move that…
ISI Links: Assam CM and Allegations
The controversy surrounding Congress MP and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, and his wife, Elizabeth Gogoi, has intensified following allegations made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding Mrs. Gogoi’s potential links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The Assam Cabinet has directed the state police to investigate these claims,…
‘Tariff Pe Tariff’: Trump 2.0 and US-India Trade
With a protectionist Donald Trump in the Oval Office threatening US’ trade partners with reciprocal tariffs the trade relationship between the United States and India is undergoing a hencebefore unknown evolution. This month, Trump announced a plan to impose tariffs that would match the rates charged by other countries on U.S. imports, a move aimed…
Freedom vs. Funny: Where Do We Draw the Line on Jokes in India?
The controversy emerged from a recent episode of the YouTube show “India’s Got Latent,” hosted by comedian Samay Raina, where Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, posed a highly inappropriate question to a contestant: “Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for the rest of your life or join in once to stop it…
Rohingya Children’s Right to Education: National Security v/s Human Rights
The issue of access to education for Rohingya children in India, particularly in Delhi, has gained significant attention, in light of recent legal proceedings involving the Supreme Court. The court is currently reviewing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the NGO Rohingya Human Rights Initiative, which challenges a Kejriwal-era Delhi government circular that restricts…
Congress Faces Delhi Debacle
The recent Delhi Assembly election results have significant implications for the Indian National Congress, which has faced a challenging political landscape in the capital. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory, winning 48 out of 70 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) saw a dramatic decline, capturing only 22 seats, and Congress…
