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〰️Shashi Tharoor  Mr Trump’s post is disappointing for India in four important ways: ♦️ First, it implies a false equivalence between the victim and the perpetrator, and seemingly overlooks the US’ own past unwavering stance against Pakistan’s well-documented links to cross-border terrorism.  ♦️Second, it offers Pakistan a negotiating framework which it certainly has not earned. India will never negotiate with a terrorist gun pointed at its head.  ♦️Third, it “internationalises” the Kashmir dispute, an obvious objective of the terrorists. India rejects the idea of a dispute and sees the problem as an internal affair of India’s. India has never requested, not is likely to seek, any foreign country’s mediation over its problems with Pakistan.  ♦️And fourth, it “re-hyphenates” India and Pakistan in the global imagination. For decades now, world leaders had been encouraged not to club their visits to India with visits to Pakistan, and starting with President Clinton in 2...

A robust public awareness campaign is critical for the success of a caste census, as it builds trust, clarifies objectives, and encourages participation. Below are detailed strategies to enhance public awareness, tailored to the context of a caste census in India, ensuring inclusivity, transparency, and engagement across diverse populations: 1. Multilingual and Localized Communication Strategy : Develop campaign materials in all major Indian languages (e.g., Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu) and regional dialects, ensuring accessibility for linguistic minorities. Execution : Translate key messages about the census’s purpose, process, and benefits into local languages. Use culturally relevant idioms and examples to resonate with regional audiences. Partner with local media outlets (radio, newspapers, TV) to disseminate messages in vernacular languages. Impact : Ensures comprehension and relatability, especially in rural and non-Hindi-speaking areas. 2. Multimedia Campaigns Strateg...

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri faced significant online trolling following his announcement of a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan on May 10, 2025, after Operation Sindoor, a military response to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. The trolls, primarily from right-wing and Hindu nationalist groups, expressed dissatisfaction with the ceasefire, viewing it as a weak response to Pakistan’s violations and a missed opportunity for escalation Below is a balanced, fact-checked account of the trolling, its nature, and the broader context, based on verified information from credible sources. Fact-Checked Claims About the Trolling Trolling Directed at Vikram Misri : Claim : Misri was viciously trolled on social media, labeled a “traitor,” “gaddar” (betrayer), “deshdrohi” (anti-national), and blamed for the ceasefire. Verification : Multiple credible sources, including NDTV, The Wire, The Hindu, and India Today, confirm that Misri faced intense online abuse following his anno...

The toll of caste-based atrocities against Dalits far exceeds deaths from Pakistan-linked terrorism, yet the state’s response remains muted. Calls to label perpetrators “Sanatan terrorists” reflect growing frustration, but risk inflaming tensions. May 11, 2025 | NEW DELHI In India, a grim statistic underscores a persistent divide: caste-based violence against Dalits, or Scheduled Castes (SCs), claims more lives each year than terrorism linked to Pakistan-based groups. Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reveals a relentless tide of atrocities—51,656 cases against SCs in 2022 alone—while terrorism, though geopolitically charged, kills fewer in sporadic, high-profile attacks. Yet, the establishment prioritizes cross-border threats, relegating caste violence to the margins as a “social issue.” Frustration with this disparity has spurred a provocative term: “Sanatan terrorism,” equating caste oppression with ideological violence. The label, though divisive, highlights a cris...

When intelligence falters, the innocent bear the brunt The spectre of terrorism continues to haunt South Asia, manifesting itself with chilling regularity and devastating effect. The twin tragedies of the Jaffar Express attack in Pakistan and the massacre of tourists in Baisaran, India, in the spring of 2025, stand as grim testaments to the region’s persistent vulnerabilities. These atrocities, distinguished by their audacity and the sophistication of their execution, were rendered possible by profound lapses in intelligence and systemic inertia. Though separated by geography and divergent political landscapes, both incidents illuminate a shared malaise: the catastrophic price of strategic blindness. Anatomy of Catastrophe On March 11, the Jaffar Express, traversing the tumultuous terrain of Balochistan, became the stage for a meticulously orchestrated assault. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a formidable insurgent group, sabotaged the railway tracks with explosives before stor...

Baisaran Attack Security Lapses Premature Opening of Tourist Season : The Baisaran Valley, a remote tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, was opened to tourists two months earlier than the usual season without notifying security forces. This administrative oversight left the area unprepared for the influx of visitors and without adequate security arrangements. The decision to open early was likely driven by economic motives to boost tourism but ignored the region’s history of militant attacks, particularly in the context of heightened tensions post-2019 (revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status). Lack of Permanent Security Deployment : Baisaran Valley, accessible only by foot or horseback, had no permanent security presence or checkpoints at the time of the attack. This was a critical lapse, given the area’s proximity to forested regions often used by militants as hideouts. The absence of security personnel allowed the attackers, believed to be from The Resistance Front (TRF), to ...

Nagara vs. Dravida: A Comparative Analysis of Hindu Temple Architecture through James Prinsep’s Benares Illustrated India’s temple architecture, a profound expression of spiritual and cultural identity, is broadly classified into three styles: Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara. The Nagara style, prevalent in North India, and the Dravida style, dominant in South India, represent two distinct yet complementary approaches to sacred design. James Prinsep’s Benares Illustrated (1830–1834), with its detailed depiction of Varanasi’s Vishveshvur (Visheshwara) Temple—a Nagara exemplar—provides a valuable lens for analyzing the Nagara style. By comparing this with the Dravida style, as exemplified by South Indian temples like those at Madurai or Thanjavur, we can illuminate their architectural principles, aesthetic philosophies, and cultural contexts. This article, crafted in the analytical style of The Economist , explores these two styles, drawing on Prinsep’s observations and broader architectural...