Aurangzeb, The Ghosts Of History, And The Politics of Remembrance

As a nation, India often finds itself in a tug-of-war between the grandeur of its aspirations and the ghosts of its past. One would imagine that a country poised as a global power—boasting nuclear capabilities, a pioneering space programme, a “Tech Stack” that is the envy of the world and an ambitious bid for a … Read more

What RSS’ Calls For ‘Moderation’ Really Tell Us

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak  Sangh (RSS) is celebrating 100 years since its inception—a remarkable journey for an organisation that was long considered untouchable and ridiculed by the intellectual class yet has not only survived, but thrived.  The Congress, with its glorious legacy of members like Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Tilak, and Bose, has fractured multiple times; the … Read more

Curfew In Parts Of Nagpur After Violence Amid Aurangzeb Tomb Row

A curfew has been imposed in several areas of Nagpur after violence broke out over a call to move the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb out of Maharashtra. The 17th-century emperor’s tomb is in Aurangabad, now known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Nagpur police commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal has issued a notice under Section 163 of … Read more

“Not All Disputes For Courts, Mediation Mode For Redressal”: Chief Justice

Mumbai: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday said not all disputes are suited for courtrooms and litigations, and asserted that mediation is the mode for redressal as it offers creative solutions and strengthens relationships. Speaking at the third convocation ceremony of the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur, he said each … Read more