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Poonam Sharma  A controversial event at Rutgers University entitled "Hindutva in America: A Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism" has ignited a nationwide backlash that cut across Hindu organizations, students, and several members of…

Poonam Sharma When Gaza erupts, within minutes, the internet is flooded with hashtags. Global celebrities, activists, “secular humanists” — all rush to paint the narrative in bold letters: Israel = villain. But Sudan? Not a word. Because if…

Poonam Sharma The picture says it all-an empty road where once stood one of the busiest border markets of West Bengal. Stalls shuttered, carts abandoned and silence echoing through lanes that were once alive with traders, buyers and daily…

Poonam Sharma The integrity of Indian democracy has always reposed in one fundamental pillar-the accuracy and credibility of its electoral rolls. Of late, allegations of discrepancies in the voter lists have raised quite a few searching…

Poonam Sharma Zohran Mamdani, once hailed by his supporters as a champion of working-class New Yorkers, today finds himself under intense scrutiny regarding the financial and ideological forces that propelled his rapid rise. Recent…

By Harshita Rai Along the wide, tranquil flow of the Ganges lies Mokama — a town that carries the weight of Bihar’s turbulent past and uncertain present. Once known for its lentil fields and factories, Mokama today stands at the uneasy…

Poonam Sharma As India moves deeper into a politically charged season, a disturbing story is quietly unfolding from the southern districts of West Bengal — one which speaks to illegal migration, forged documents, and a silent demographic…

Poonam Sharma Launching a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, BJP's National General Secretary Tarun Chugh accused him of acting under the influence of a "deep state"-a hidden network allegedly working in concert to weaken…

Poonam Sharma Power in a democracy should be a reward for merit, not a birthright of the chosen few. Yet, in India, the very bedrock of democracy has time and again been eroded by a creeping culture of dynastic politics. From Delhi to the…

Poonam Sharma According to unverified reports, in what could turn out to be one of the most dramatic strategic developments in South Asia in recent years, Indian forces have silently extended their operational control by almost 60…