India: A ‘Self-Correcting Democracy’?
byIndia’s poorest people have saved the country from falling into an abyss. But we must realise that the fight to secure India’s democracy is far from over.
Opinion
Here’s What Will Happen If Modi Wins A Third Term
byTo make India a Hindu Rashtra (or Hindu State), the Modi government will try to subvert the basic structure of the constitution by peddling lies in the name of religion.
An Open Letter To The Election Commission Of India
by‘Cowardice in individuals is bad enough but cowardice in the case of those that occupy high public offices spells disaster and harm for the society.’
Is Social Media Good For Democracy?
bySocial media companies, with their unfettered power, could collapse democracies & create a dystopian future.
US Hostility Towards The ICC Is Not Surprising
byThe US supports the International Criminal Court when it suits it, prioritising its own foreign policy goals over wider international criminal justice efforts.
No Matter Who Wins This Election, The Struggle To Secure India’s Democracy Will Not Be Over
byThe biggest challenge, and perhaps the most crucial one, is institutional reform of political parties.
“Israel Will Be Judged Not By Its Wealth, Nor By Its Army, Nor By Its Technology, But By Its Moral Character & Human Values.”
byNetanyahu’s decisions, taken mainly to keep himself in power, could destabilise the region & fuel the rise of antisemitism globally.
The International Criminal Court Application For Arrest Warrant Against Netanyahu & Hamas Militants
by‘If we do not demonstrate our willingness to apply the law equally, if it is seen as being applied selectively, we will be creating the conditions for its collapse.‘
What’s The Story Behind Ebrahim Raisi’s Death?
byWas Ebrahim Raisi assassinated? If so, by whom – and why?
Modi’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Taps Into Conspiracy Theories Of Hindu Replacement
byModi’s latest statement referring to ‘those who have too many children’ is the latest iteration of a long history of Hindu demographic fears – and has proven to be a lasting one.
What Is It about Gaza?
byProtests also have significant symbolic value in raising awareness and bringing others to the cause.
What Exactly Are People Celebrating In The ‘Festival Of Democracy’?
byAre Indians celebrating the fact that they have successfully exalted murderous, corrupt, self-serving genocidal maniacs to power?
Iran’s Anti-American Message Is Finding Receptive Ears In The Muslim World
byThe United States and Israel are gifting Iran and its message of defiance enormous appeal, well beyond the imagination of Iranian authorities.
Is Constitutional Secularism Under Threat In ‘New India’?
byThe dark clouds of 1935 Nuremberg have gathered ominously today over the Indian skies.
How Colonialism & Capitalism Rooted Colourism In Indian Society
byIn this searing essay, the author dissects the deep-rooted prejudices that’s entrenched in the human psyche. Do read.