India Archive

"Shiver runs down the spine": this sentiment echoed across the courtroom and indeed, the nation. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court recently delivered a verdict that was both necessary and, for many, deeply unsettling. The court upheld the conviction and the accompanying sentence for a grandfather who committed the unimaginable crime of raping his 1-year-old granddaughter.

Pon Manickavel, a respected and retired officer from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the previous Inspector General of the Idol Wing, recently stepped into the spotlight, revealing shocking insights about the theft of a precious ancient idol. This wasn't just any idol. It hailed from the spiritually significant Kundavai Jainalayam temple in Tamil Nadu.

Isn't it just heartwarming when a serial killer gets treated with the same kindness as a child who stole a candy bar? Chandrakant Jha, not just any man but a man who befriends, kills, and dismembers his victims, seems to be one of the lucky few who can boast of having received parole not once, not twice, but a whopping five times! And let's not forget the six furloughs. As we give you this generous count, hold onto your seats because Delhi HC has decided that Jha deserved yet another 90-day parole. Their reason? Well, apparently, "satisfactory behaviour." One has to wonder if we're rewarding grade schoolers for not drawing on the walls or convicted murderers.

In the buzzing digital sphere, controversies can arise anytime, and even educators are not spared from it. Recently, on August 13, a startling incident occurred involving a prominent educator named Karan Sangwan associated with the widely popular e-learning platform, Unacademy. He sparked a fierce debate by urging students to cast their votes in favor of 'educated politicians'.

Lal Chowk, situated at the heart of Srinagar, isn't merely a bustling business hub. More significantly, this iconic location encapsulates the vibrant political spirit of Kashmir. Throughout the last century, a multitude of figures, each with distinct narratives and ideologies, have leveraged its symbolic value to stage their grand statements.

It's interesting how after twenty long years under the stewardship of leaders who sang tunes of uplifting the downtrodden Dalits, Tejashwi Yadav of Bihar suddenly envisions reservations in the private sector as the beacon of development. A rather "convenient" enlightenment, one might say.

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage in the Parliament on August 10, during the No Confidence debate, he delved deep into the history of the Katchatheevu Island. Addressing the remark made by Rahul Gandhi, which was later expunged concerning 'Bharat Mata', PM Modi referenced how the Indira Gandhi administration had transferred the island of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974, bringing this issue to the fore once again.

In a twist that could've been lifted straight from a dramatic screenplay, 50 'left-liberals', including a medley of 'journalists', actors, former judges, and those affectionately dubbed as 'Urban Naxals', have risen in a chorus of support for NewsClick, the very online news portal currently under the government's radar. The reason? Allegations of a rather unsavory funding link to a US tycoon, purportedly tangled in spreading Chinese propaganda.

India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, recently delivered an inspiring address from the Red Fort on the occasion of the country's 77th Independence Day. A highlight of this speech was his emphasis on the importance and strategic position of border villages in India. As the sun greets India each day, its first rays fall upon these villages in the east, and as it bids goodbye, its final warmth touches the ones in the west. For the Prime Minister, these villages hold a unique significance.

The serene hills and valleys of Himachal Pradesh have lately been witnessing nature's wrath. In an alarming revelation, official data suggests that the state has faced one of its most catastrophic monsoon seasons ever, with a significant human and economic toll.