On 7 September, 1913 we remember Gopal Chandra Mukherjee, fondly known as Gopal Patha, whose daring leadership during one of Bengal’s darkest hours made him both feared and revered. His story, reignited by the release of The Bengal Files on September 5, 2025, continues to spark debate — but his courage remains undeniable. Rise of…
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Direct Action Day 1946: The Dark Truth of Power, Politics, and Riots
On 16th August 1946, Kolkata (then Calcutta) witnessed one of the darkest and bloodiest episodes in Indian history — Direct Action Day, also called the Great Calcutta Killings. What began as a political call for “Muslim rights” by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League turned into a horrifying communal riot that left thousands of…
Faith on Wheels or a Show for the Crowd? Rethinking Religious Rallies and Public Gatherings
In many parts of India, religious bike rallies have become an increasingly common sight—whether it’s during Ram Navmi, Hanuman Jayanti, Muslim Julus, Christian processions, or the Hola Mohalla celebrations by the Sikh community. Dozens, sometimes hundreds, of people riding through streets on two-wheelers and in large SUVs, waving flags, blasting slogans through loudspeakers, and honking…