Commentary

Gurkhas Strong Bond with India will Prevail Over PLA’s Ploy in Nepal

By Rahul Pawa Nepali-Gurkhas hold great significance for both Nepal and India, radiating with brilliance as a symbol of their oneness in history, tradition, and faith that transcends beyond governments, schemes, agreements, or remuneration.  Earliest recorded history of the Gurkhas …

Why Tribals Converted to Christianity And Islam Should Be Delisted

A silent movement, which one may term as the ‘Tribal Renaissance’, has begun in India. The rallying point of this movement is a demand for delisting of those tribals from the list of Scheduled Tribes which have converted to Christianity and Islam.

Sri Lankan Crisis And The Chinese Debt Trap

As the island nation faces an economic Armageddon, the Rajapaksa government seeks more Chinese money, pushing the country deeper into Chinese debt. Sri Lanka has already taken 16 IMF bailouts, second only to Pakistan.

Why September 14 Is Martyrdom Day For Kashmiri Hindus?

On September 14, 1989, the first major killing of a Kashmiri Hindu leader Pt. Tika Lal Taploo happened in the valley setting the tone for the massive exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Kashmir on 19 January, 1990. Pandit Taploo’s killing at the hand of terrorists was a turning point in the conflict in this region

Ukraine Crisis: Growing Divergence In Europe Over Russia

Europe and the European Union are divided more than ever, specifically on the Russian threat against Ukraine. Europe for a large part in the ongoing conflict has assumed the role of a bystander which is due to culmination of disunity, inability, and historical dependence on the US for European security

Who Are Indian Muslims And How They Were Treated By Those Who Converted Them?

There has been a continuous debate over the issue of the identity of Indian Muslims which in turn is closely linked to their origin. In this context, it is important to go back and revisit the chronology of spread of Islam in India.

Braveheart Haqiqat Rai: Symbol Of Courage Against Persecution and Conversion

By Vinay Nalwa- Basant Panchami, the festival of spring when Goddess of knowledge and art is revered and prayed and which marks the onset of Spring in northern India is also a reminder of the unforgettable supreme sacrifice of fourteen-year-old Haqiqat Rai.

Nehru Vs Mookerjee: The Fiercest And The Finest Verbal Duel In Indian Parliament

The debate that took place on the first amendment in Indian Constitution in 1951 is one of the most aggressive and finest debates of India's parliamentary history. It was a great verbal duel between Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and the unofficial leader of opposition Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee

In the Shadow of a War

The tale of ‘India in Making’ is generally elaborated with the help of three conventional ideological frameworks viz. Liberal, Marxist and Gandhian. Drawing on the legacy of colonialism and India’s association with it; these frameworks have in their own way explained the ‘Idea of India’.

Is Cross Border Journalism Truly as Transparent as it seems?

By Manvee Bansal Truth is Bland. Untruth is spicy. What’s your pick? The news today makes us want to believe things that we know are not true. Whenever we see reports about different countries, are we not forced to believe …

Why is Taiwan not allowed to use its name at Olympics?

By TNV Desk- According to International Olympic Association’s(IOA’s) website, “ It is a proud moment for a player and his country to win a medal in Olympics. As Olympic carry with it the values as expressed in the Olympic Charter, …

Indigenous people do not celebrate ‘Canada Day’-a symbol of Colonialism!

By TNV Desk- July 1 is celebrated as Canada Day as on this day in 1867 a confederation of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the future provinces of Ontario and Quebec were officially recognized by Great Britain as the autonomous …