Udipan writes, analysis of the explosion, notwithstanding its ‘small’ intensity and impact, would be one in which the blast is not seen as an incident isolated from the engagement of larger powers who are looking forward to pursue their agendas in North East India, or even the whole of India. ULFA building ties with non-local organisations that are premised on religious fundamentalism, a conspiracy which is larger than this blast itself cannot be ruled out.
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Terror Hits Sri Lanka
Sanjana writes, 10 year since the end of bloody Tamil Eelam war, on the eve of Easter celebration, Sri Lanka faced one of the most brutal terrorist attacks in the history of South Asia.
The Acquittal of Asia Bibi
Hayat Fatima writes, today fundamentalism and tolerance are increasing at the same rate across the globe, despite the striking contrast between the two. The acquittal of Asia Bibi and the majoritarian protest against her acquittal in Pakistan present an exemplary case of two contrasting phenomenon of the new age democracy.
Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), 2016 first, then National Register of Citizens (NRC)
Ponthungo Odyuo writes, it appears that the BJP led NDA government is determined in sheltering ‘persecuted’ communities and it is under this rhetoric that it has been pushing for the CAB. However, under the veil, through this bill the BJP is trying to change the demography (especially of the Northeastern states) for its political goals,
Army Raises Alarm over Rising Accidents due to Faulty Ammunition: TOI
Brig Narender writes, the rising accident due to faulty ammunition is a cause for concern for the Army and Govt should immediately debunk the frail excuse of handling and storage of ammunition . Ammunition is supposed to be robust that could sustain handling in war like situation.
Game of Thrones: The Perfect Metaphor
Anuroop Dasgupta writes, The Game of Thrones is the perfect metaphor for the modern world that we live in full of political and social chaos. the impending environment problems, corruption and ever increasing challenges we have created for ourselves.