Oct 13, 2024
"भूले तो नहीं": In 1860, the ship Truro & Belvedere brought 680 Indian indentured laborers to South Africa, beginning a journey of hardship that has since evolved into a thriving Indian community deeply embedded in South Africa's culture and history today
The history of Indian laborers in foreign lands is a tale woven with threads of hope, despair, struggle, and eventual triumph. One of the most notable chapters of this narrative revolves around the Indian indenture system, a mechanism by which over 1.6 million workers from British India were sent to toil in European colonies. This system, which began as a substitute for slave labor after the abolition of the slave trade in the early 19th century, spread its reach far and wide. These workers became the backbone of labor in regions such as the Caribbean, East Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and...
Oct 13, 2024
NCP leader Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra elections, two suspects detained; he was known for his Iftar parties that reconciled Salman and Shah Rukh Khan, and his son Zeeshan won Bandra East before being expelled from Congress
In a shocking and tragic incident, Baba Siddique, a senior leader of the Ajit Pawar faction's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was shot and killed by unidentified individuals in Bandra, Mumbai, on October 12. This brutal attack has sent shockwaves through political circles, especially with Maharashtra Assembly elections just around the corner.
Oct 12, 2024
Junior doctors in Kolkata are on a fast-unto-death demanding justice for a murdered colleague and better healthcare conditions; Aniket Mahato, a key protestor, is critically ill in the ICU, IMA and private hospitals support the growing movement for change
The hunger strike initiated by junior doctors at Dharmatala, Kolkata, is gathering more support as additional medical professionals step forward to join the protest. These doctors are united in their call for a 10-point charter of demands, which includes better working conditions, improved pay, and a greater degree of government backing for the healthcare sector. The protest highlights a growing discontent among the medical fraternity over issues that have been long neglected by authorities.
Oct 12, 2024
"मदरसा": NCPCR's explosive report unveils shocking failures in madarsa education, demanding the immediate removal of non-Muslim children, slashing state funding, and enforcing the RTE Act to end the blatant denial of children's right to formal education
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recently put forward a comprehensive set of recommendations regarding the madarsa education system in India. The NCPCR's main concern is ensuring that all children, including those attending madarsas, receive a formal education in line with the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. Over the years, the NCPCR has repeatedly expressed its concerns about how madarsa students are being kept away from the formal education system, a practice that often results in “educational deprivation” and “violations of their ri...
Oct 12, 2024
"मेरा मुल्क, मेरा देश, मेरा ये वतन": In Tanti Bazar, Bangladesh, Mohammed Hridoy, and Mohammed Jibon attacked a Durga Puja mandap with a petrol bomb, stabbing devotees when stopped, as Bijoy Shah clarified the attack and robbery were separate incidents
In the latest wave of violence targeting the minority Hindu community in Bangladesh, a terrifying attack unfolded at a Durga Puja mandap in the Tanti Bazar neighborhood of Dhaka city. The incident marks yet another heartbreaking moment in the ongoing Islamist aggression that has plagued the Hindu population in the country.
Oct 11, 2024
"जे बात": In a monumental decision, Centre officially banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir, underlining its zero-tolerance policy on terrorism as NIA exposes a global conspiracy involving radicalized youth, extremist ideologies, and dangerous ties across many countries
On Thursday, 10th October, the Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officially declared the Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) organization a terrorist group. This step is in line with the government's strict stance on terrorism. As Amit Shah, the Minister of Home Affairs, stated, "Pursuing PM Narendra Modi Ji’s policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, the MHA today declared ‘Hizb-Ut-Tahrir’ as a Terrorist Organisation." The government's action reflects its determination to protect the country from threats posed by terrorist outfits.
Oct 11, 2024
"ॐ शांति": Billions mourned when Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away at 86 on a Wed night at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital, and today we share some unheard stories of his life that will touch your heart and bring tears to your eyes
The final rites of Ratan Tata, the legendary industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, were carried out with full state honors on Thursday evening. Tata, aged 86, passed away on Wednesday night at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. A long list of prominent figures paid their respects to the business tycoon, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and industrialist Mukesh Ambani. Their presence reflected the deep admiration and respect Tata command...
Oct 10, 2024
In a surprising twist, the Muslim group that had earlier promised to demolish the illegal 3 floors of Shimla's Sanjauli mosque is now rushing to the High Court, fighting the very order they once agreed to, while the demolition deadline quietly ticks away
In a classic case of saying one thing and doing another, the Muslim community in Shimla’s Sanjauli area has done a spectacular U-turn. After initially presenting themselves as the epitome of law-abiding citizens, eager to demolish the illegal floors of the mosque in response to local Hindu protests, they are now singing a different tune. The same people who once confidently nodded in agreement to remove the unlawful construction are now preparing their legal arsenal to challenge the very demolition they had supposedly agreed to. Seems like demolition was all fine and good until it came time...
Oct 10, 2024
"आतिशबाज़ी": Just two days after Atishi Marlena settled into the Civil Lines bungalow—previously home to Kejriwal, who conveniently forgot to hand over the keys—PWD swoops in, seals the place, while AAP claims the L-G masterminded this political eviction
It took just two days after Delhi Chief Minister Atishi moved into the Civil Lines bungalow—previously occupied by none other than her esteemed predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal—before she was kindly asked to vacate by officials of none other than the Public Works Department (PWD). A minor detail? Hardly. After all, this department falls under Atishi’s very own command. Ah, the irony of being shown the door by your own subordinates!