Shorts Archive

In a disturbing event that unfolded on the 15th of March, in the bustling streets of Sylhet city in Bangladesh, a Hindu businessman found himself the target of a violent assault. Rajiv Kumar Dey, the owner of a modest establishment situated in the vicinity of the Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital (SOMCH), became the victim of an attack led by a group of Islamists. This attack was not a random act of violence but was precipitated by Dey's decision to keep his shop operational during the daylight hours of the holy month of Ramzan.

In a riveting twist of events that could only make sense in today's world, an AIMIM leader, Mohammad Farhan, from the grand city of Prayagraj, has brought forth an issue of paramount importance. Hold on to your seats because this is groundbreaking: a dog's name has hurt religious sentiments. Yes, you read that right.

In a recent session in the Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar raised a contentious point during the discussion on the Women's Reservation Bill, alleging that women scientists working at prominent institutions such as ISRO and IIT Kharagpur are facing delays in their stipend and salary disbursements.

In a heartfelt account shared by Wing Commander Venky Iyer, we come face-to-face with a father who has bestowed an unparalleled gift upon his nation, his flesh and blood, offered up in the service of protecting the land they hold so dear. He notes, “He had given more to our country than all of us combined.”

In a world fraught with challenges, the G20 summit emerges as a beacon of hope, bringing forth solutions to global predicaments. Jim O'Neill, a British economist renowned for coining the term BRICS, recently lauded the efforts spearheaded by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the recently concluded summit in New Delhi.

In a period of sweeping changes and paradigm shifts, India finds itself being propelled into a limelight it rightfully owns, and at the helm of this magnificent transformation is none other than the esteemed Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. His visionary approach and dynamic leadership style have ushered the nation into an era where it now commands a distinguished place at the apex of international diplomacy.

In a move that exemplifies visionary governance, the Union Ministry of Urban Development, under the stewardship of the current government, has made an assertive stride that has drawn admiration from across the nation. The recent proclamation by the ministry outlines its focused intention to judiciously oversee a vast array of 123 assets that have hitherto been under the protective umbrella of the Waqf Board. Among this impressive list, the inclusion of the Jama Masjid of Delhi, an embodiment of India's rich tapestry of history and culture, demonstrates the government's commitment to preserving national heritage.