On 13 March 1940, an incident in Caxton Hall became one of the most talked-about acts of resistance carried out by an Indian revolutionary on British soil. On that day, Udham Singh executed a carefully planned mission targeting Michael O’Dwyer, whom he held responsible for the repression in Punjab and the tragedy of the Jallianwala…
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भारत का राजपत्र – The Gazette of India
The Written Authority That Gives Legal Life to Governance In India, governance does not operate merely through speeches, political debates, or media announcements. The real legal force behind government decisions comes into existence when those decisions are formally published in The Gazette of India, known in Hindi as भारत का राजपत्र . It is issued…
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: Education, Truth, and the Future of Democracy
Recently, a Class 8 Social Science textbook prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) became the center of national debate after it included a chapter titled “Corruption in the Judiciary.” The chapter reportedly discussed systemic issues such as judicial delays, allegations of corruption, and accountability concerns within the judicial system. The…
Nepal’s Gen Z Protests and the Historic Appointment of Sushila Karki
Roots of Public Discontent: Corruption and Unemployment Nepal has been grappling with long-standing political and economic issues. Rampant corruption in government departments, bureaucratic inefficiency, and mismanagement of public funds have left ordinary citizens frustrated. Inflation is rising steadily, job opportunities are scarce, and many educated youth are forced to migrate abroad for work or higher…
The Battle for Truth in the Age of Shadow Banning: How Big Tech and Elites Control the Narrative
In the digital age, the internet has become the primary space for communication, information sharing, and discourse. The free flow of information is touted as a cornerstone of democracy, but this freedom is increasingly under threat. One of the most insidious forms of censorship today is what is known as “shadow banning.” Shadow banning, where…