India’s labour landscape has undergone a historic transformation with the introduction of the Four Labour Codes—the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020. By consolidating 44 Central and over 100 State labour laws into four streamlined codes, these…
In the ever-evolving story of India’s diversity, the Dawoodi Bohra community, a sect of Shia Muslims; writes a quiet yet remarkable chapter.Their story is not written in headlines, but in the heartbeat of local markets, in the resilience of family-run enterprises, and in the deep moral code that guides both their faith and their finances….
In an era of rapid technological advancement and material progress, the world is ironically witnessing a sharp decline in core human values.Compassion is overshadowed by selfish gain, truth is diluted by misinformation, and the sanctity of life is compromised in the name of power. From the rise of hate crimes, exploitation, and war to growing…
There is a kind of revolution that does not announce itself with slogans or banners. It does not break windows or burn headlines. Instead, it unfolds quietly in the dim light of late-night study sessions, on dusty sports fields, in rented rooms with borrowed books and second-hand dreams. That is where you will find it….
The Central Government’s decision to include caste details in the upcoming national census marks a significant shift in India’s approach to social data collection, being the first comprehensive caste enumeration since The struggles of Pasmanda Muslims are often marginalized due to the homogenization of the Muslim identity in India, where the community is frequently portrayed…
The caste census has remained dormant for decades, limited to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. In the aftermath of the Bihar caste census, the demand for a comprehensive national caste census has emerged as a major political issue. The current government, following pressure from across the political spectrum, has announced its intention to undertake a…
PAKISTAN: SECTARIAN VIOLENCE KILLS OVER 80 On April 22, 2025, the serene landscapes of Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu & Kashmir turned into a scene of unimaginable horror. Five armed militants, armed with M4 carbines and AK-47 rifles, launched a brutal attack on non-Muslim tourists, singling out individuals based on their faith. In this…
When the International Monetary Fund (IMF) disbursed another $1 billion instalment to Pakistan under its bailout agreement, the global financial community may have quietly cheered the move as an act of economic stabilization. But behind this seemingly standard transaction lies a profoundly disturbing question: Is the IMF indirectly legitimizing a state machinery that harbours deep-rooted…
In an age where information travels at the speed of a click, the spread of misinformation has become a global crisis. From manipulated images to fabricated news stories and conspiracy theories, the dissemination of false information undermines public trust, endangers lives, and destabilizes societies. This rapid transmission amplifies its impact and complicates the task of…
The horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 innocent lives and injured over 20 others, is not just an act of brutality, it is a betrayal of humanity itself. Carried out by militants disguised in military uniforms, the attack targeted Hindu tourists, with killers verifying religion before executing their victims….
