Not just Indian, but Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka too appear to be well within an era of media incitement, orchestrated attacks on minority religious institutions, and identity politics.
Rights
Why Shashi Tharoor’s ‘Move On’ Comment on 2002 Riots Is Particularly Disappointing
There is lack of humility in not considering that some might have a different relationship to history and memory than you do.
Combating Antisemitism Today: Holocaust Education in the Era of Twitter and TikTok
Antisemitism often appears and spreads on social media. But digital technology can be part of the solution, too.
Fractured Times Are Never Beyond Repair
Given Pathaan’s obvious success, isn’t it a good time to ask ourselves just how much we want our minds to be governed by the politics of an anti-Muslim, anti-minority narrative?
Why Didn’t We Resist the Politics of Gandhi’s Assassination?
Gandhi's greatness is praised but we have not considered it necessary to take time to understand the reason behind his murder. Understanding his assassination needs courage. Do we have it?
Gandhi: A Poem
Those that killed your body / Are dead in the soul. // They are the leaves that fall, / You the trunk, the root, the soil.
Even as Godse is Celebrated, ‘Gandhi Zinda Hai!’
It is easy to despair at times like these, but as long as there are schools, teachers and parents determined to talk about constitutional values, democracy has a fighting chance.