When the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960, it was hailed internationally as a rare example of cooperation between two hostile neighbors—India and Pakistan. Brokered by the World Bank,…
India’s criminal landscape has seen many notorious figures over the decades, but the rise of Himanshu alias Bhau stands out for its speed, audacity, and global reach. Barely in his early twenties, Bhau has already…
Early Life and Education C. P. Radhakrishnan was born on 20 October 1957 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, a textile hub that shaped much of his later career. He pursued higher education at V.O. Chidambaram College,…
The story of India’s freedom is neither simple nor confined to a single era. It is a saga spanning centuries, shaped by countless sacrifices, unwavering resilience, and the collective effort of lakhs of people. Political…
Introduction Illegal migration has been a persistent and contentious issue in India for decades, particularly along its eastern and north-eastern borders. While migration for work, safety, or family reasons is a natural global phenomenon, uncontrolled…
1. Tika Lal Taploo (September 14, 1989 – Srinagar) 2. Neelkanth Ganjoo (November 4, 1989 – Srinagar) 3. Girija Tickoo Case (June 1990 – Sopore) 4. Lassa Kaul (February 13, 1990 – Srinagar) 5. Dr.…
Meat Ban on 15th August in India: Myth, Reality, and Historical Context Introduction India’s Independence Day, celebrated every 15th August, is a time of national pride and unity. However, in recent years, debates have emerged…
A Nurse Who Chose Duty Over Safety In the turbulent spring of 1990, when fear gripped the Kashmir Valley and thousands of Kashmiri Pandits were fleeing their ancestral homes, Sarla Bhat chose to stay. A…
The days of waiting two or more working days for a cheque to clear are about to end. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to launch a faster cheque settlement process that will…
In the political history of India, there are episodes where religion, folklore, and politics intersect so deeply that they leave behind legends remembered for decades. One such episode is the alleged “curse” (śrāpa) pronounced by…