On April 11, as we remember Jyotirao Phule, it is not enough to celebrate his birth—we must confront how deeply relevant his ideas remain in today’s India. Phule did not write for his time alone; he wrote for a future that still struggles with inequality, discrimination, and ignorance. His life was a challenge to society,…
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Sonam Wangchuk: An Example of How the System Silences Voices That Speak Up
The release of Sonam Wangchuk after 170 days in detention has sparked a nationwide debate about democracy, dissent, and the treatment of individuals who raise questions about government policies. His detention under the National Security Act (NSA) shocked many people across the country, especially because Sonam Wangchuk has long been known as a peaceful innovator,…
Bal Gangadhar Tilak: The Leader Chosen by the People
On July 23rd, India celebrates the birth anniversary of one of its most formidable freedom fighters, Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856–1920), the Father of Indian Unrest and The Maker of Modern India, a man whose vision, intellect, and activism shaped the very foundation of India’s independence movement. A national hero of ours and known for…