Author: Harsh Nagda

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Manipur Matters… Just Not Right Now

FILE PHOTO: A scooterist rides past a damaged water tanker that was set afire during a protest by tribal groups in Churachandpur in the northeastern state of Manipur, India, May 4, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer

Manipur is a state in India’s northeastern region, rich in culture and breathtaking views. Which now is  also an epitome of brewing ethnic conflict that leaves policymakers scratching their heads and the rest of us wondering “Is anyone even paying attention?” Manipur’s troubles did not begin yesterday. The roots of the crisis go deep, buried […]

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“Is the Left Anti-National? Asking for a Friend.”

Ah, that old question that has haunted social media, stirred family dinners, and may have even been whispered by that crazy conspiracy theory uncle of yours: is the Left anti-national? But why ‘leftists’ have so often been portrayed as modern-day villains? To answer this let’s understand what being a leftist even is.  One whilst trying […]