Opinions
Inclusive Rule and the Fate of Empires in South Asia
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) The great Mughal Emperor Akbar proclaimed his doctrine of Suleh-e-Kul, or giving equal respect to all religions and communities.
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
Pakistan, Bangladesh Explore New Regional Alignment as India Left Out of Early Calculus
Islamabad emphasizes “open regionalism” as Dhaka calls Pakistan-centric bloc strategically viable Pakistan and Bangladesh appear to be cautiously testing the waters of a new regional
Human Rights-Gender and Equality
Are India’s Minorities Still Citizens, or Political Targets?
Zonash Aman Ullah (UK) The outrage surrounding Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind challenging the credibility of Indias judiciary week revealed the ruling BJPs
Global Economy
Give the People Circuses if You Can’t Give Them Bread
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) Two topics have dominated the news in India over the last few weeks, the elections in Bihar and the
International/Current Affairs
Next chief minister of Bihar, India?
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) Judging by what one sees, Tejashwi Yadav seems all set to be the next Chief Minister of Bihar. The
Conflict Zones and Peacekeeping
Trump Says Seven ‘Brand New, Beautiful’ Jets Shot Down in India-Pakistan Air Battle
Tokyo: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his threat to halt trade with both India and Pakistan played a decisive role in ending
Opinions
Lighting the Lamp of Unity: An Appeal to Celebrate Diwali Together
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) On 12th October 2025, I visited the dargah of the great Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi, accompanied
Opinions
Long Live the Republic of the Holy Cow!
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju While millions of Indians struggle with poverty, unemployment, and inequality, the cow is having the time of her life. A
Human Rights-Gender and Equality
A hallmark of a Civilised Society
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) A hallmark of a civilised society is that minorities therein can live with dignity and honour. From that standpoint
International/Current Affairs
Battle of Rajasthan, Independent’s analysis
By: Siddharth Mishra (India) There are reports of cabinet expansion of Bhajan Lal government in Rajasthan.. If we look at the equations, cabinet expansion is
