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Heirs from Political Dynasties: Rohini Acharya Yadav

Samriti DhatwaliaJuly 21, 20250

About Rohini Acharya Yadav Rohini Acharya Yadav is a remarkable figure whose journey from a dedicated medical professional to a political aspirant and public voice reflects courage, conviction, and service. Born on 1 June 1979 in Patna into the influential family of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi—two former Chief Ministers of Bihar—Rohini has seven sisters and two brothers, including prominent politicians Tej Pratap and Tejashwi Yadav.  Rohini earned her MBBS from MGM Medical College in Jamshedpur but chose not to pursue medical practice full-time. In 2002, still a student, she married Samaresh Singh—an IT professional whose father, Rai Ranvijay Singh, is a retired Income Tax officer and long-standing friend of Lalu Prasad Yadav. The couple lived in Singapore and the U.S. for

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Heirs From Political Dynasties: Priyanka Jarkiholi

Samriti DhatwaliaJuly 7, 20250

Pragati Colony and Appendix E-scheme  On the 25th of June 2025, Priyanka Jarkiholi MP, Chikkodi District was seen at the launch of various road developmental works in Rayabhaga assembly of Chikkodi, Lok Sabha. The whole cost of the developmental work goes up to ₹8 crore. This included road development in villages, and also the development of Bamblawad to Mudhola, Nipani State Highway. At this event, the MP was present with the elders of the village, along with the leaders and activists.     What is Pragati Colony and Appendix E-scheme Pragati means development and development is the sole basis of this scheme. This scheme comes under the Department of Tribal Welfare, in Karnataka. Pragati Colony is basically for residential areas within a larger town or city.

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Rapes in India- A Weather, Not A Storm

Samriti DhatwaliaJune 16, 20250

A 19-year-old woman from Varanasi was in love with a man and she believed him. Over the next week, a descent into brutality ensued — drugged, traded, and sexually assaulted by twenty-three men. A few were unfamiliar faces. Some recorded her, some laughed. So far, nine individuals have been taken into custody. The tale captured the attention of the media . Then, similar to many rape cases in India, it faded. However, cases such as hers never end. They grow. They enter a collection of women who were brutalized, abandoned, and never looked at again, as society continues to move on until the next rape case in the country arises.   It's very simple to view this as a Law and Order issue.Ultimately, we desire to perceive these individuals as exceptions, as monsters, not resembling ourselv

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Wrath of Books Bans

Samriti DhatwaliaApril 9, 20250

Growing Intolerance - Ban Jeans, Ban Apps, Ban Books India is the world's largest democracy, and although this is a fact on paper, in practice, a specific group of elected individuals makes all the choices, shapes the narratives, and oversees our knowledge consumption. Any story that challenges the authority or the system is prohibited, which ironically brings to mind a famous quote by Oscar Wilde that states, “The books the world labels immoral are the books that show the world its own shame.”  This is not a recent occurrence; numerous books were banned by the British. It is well understood that literature significantly influenced India’s Freedom struggle, and numerous literary figures contributed their efforts to raise awareness and inspire a sense of patriotism among Indians

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Sad Story Of Indian Journalism : Death Of Mukesh Chandrakar

Samriti DhatwaliaJanuary 23, 20250

The death of Mukesh Chandrakar, 33 a journalist known for his investigative reporting on corruption in Chhattisgarh, has raised significant concerns regarding the safety of journalists and the state of Press Freedom in India. Chandrakar's body was discovered in a septic tank on January 3, 2025, after he went missing on 31st December 2024. The reason behind is murder is linked to his recent reports exposing corruption in local road construction projects, specifically involving a contractor who is now a prime suspect in the case.  Mukesh Chandrakar was a freelance journalist. After his father’s demise in childhood, he was taking care of his mother. He did various odd jobs and during teenage years he developed a liking towards journalism. He also started a popular YouTube channel with 1.79

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Rajiv Gandhi : From an Indian Airlines Pilot to the Prime Minister of India

Samriti DhatwaliaJanuary 16, 20250

Rajiv Gandhi was an ordinary pilot for Indian Airlines, content in his marriage to Sonia Gandhi and had no desire to enter the world of Indian politics. However, destiny had different plans for him. Following his mother’s assassination on October 31, 1984, he was officially appointed as the Prime Minister of India. Because he was unaware of the country's realities, we observe that Rajiv did not meet the criteria of being a great Prime Minister. He lacked a close bond with the community, and his developmental policies were also quite ineffective. His classmates noted that his bookshelves featured titles focused on science and engineering rather than those on philosophy, politics, or history.   But his idea of governance surely included women empowerment. He was extremely sure

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Exploring The Legacy Of The Nehruvian Era: A Journey Through India’s Foundational Years

Samriti DhatwaliaJanuary 6, 20250

The Nehruvian Era: Part 1  The first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru mesmerized the world with his most famous speech Tryst with Destiny on the eve of India’s independence. His speech showed us his ideas for the nation. We learnt how he wished to see India, and every single word of his justified why it was very important to fight to foreign enemy. His words guided us that power and freedom comes with a lot of responsibility, and one should not take it for granted. Another aspect of this freedom was the partition of British India into India and Pakistan.  India and Pakistan were born out of India’s Independence Act 1947, under Governor General Lord Mountbatten. These two newly born independent countries had leaders which were very similar in terms of personality. Both le

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Judicial Probe Initiated Into Mukhtar Ansari’s Death Amid Allegations of Poisoning

Haque AjazulApril 5, 20240

The recent death of Mukhtar Ansari, a notorious gangster turned politician, has ignited a storm of controversy amidst claims from his family of foul play through poisoning. Uttar Pradesh is on high alert following this incident, with heightened security measures in place across multiple districts. Amidst this tense atmosphere, a judicial inquiry has been swiftly ordered to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ansari's demise. Judicial Inquiry Ordered Chief Judicial Magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta has taken the decisive step of initiating a judicial inquiry into Mukhtar Ansari's death. Ansari, aged 63, passed away due to a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. The inquiry is set to shed light on the events leading up to his untimely death, which occurred shortly a

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Delhi CM Kejriwal Arrested: What’s The Now-Repealed Liquor Policy Scam Case?

Snehashish RoyMarch 22, 20240

The Delhi excise policy case involves two separate investigations, one by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the other by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case originated from a report submitted by the Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to the Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena in July 2022. The report highlighted alleged procedural lapses in the formulation of the policy that resulted in financial losses of over Rs 580 crore to the exchequer. It was alleged that the then Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in his capacity as Excise Minister, made arbitrary and unilateral decisions that resulted in these losses. The report further claimed that the AAP Delhi government and AAP leaders received kickbacks from owners and operators of alcohol business...

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Electoral Bond Controversy: What It Means For 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, And Supreme Court’s Role In It

Snehashish RoyMarch 12, 20240

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India are poised to witness significant repercussions following the State Bank of India’s (SBI) recent involvement in the electoral bond controversy. The electoral bonds scheme, which allowed political parties to receive anonymous donations, was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on February 15, 2024. The court ordered the SBI to provide details of all electoral bond contributions received by political parties from the scheme’s inception in 2019 up to the present date by March 6, 2024. This verdict has far-reaching implications for political funding transparency and accountability. The SBI has sought an extension until June 30, 2024, to disclose donor details associated with electoral bonds. The bank cites logistical challenges and prac...

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In A First, Kerala Now Has A State-Specific Disaster; Know What Changed About Man-Animal Conflict

Snehashish RoyMarch 9, 20240

Kerala, a state in southern India, has recently declared man-animal conflict as a state-specific disaster, becoming the first state in the country to do so. This decision is significant as it changes the way the government is addressing the issue of managing man-animal conflicts. Currently, the responsibility of managing man-animal conflict rests with the forest department, which acts as per the Wild Life Protection Act. However, once the issue is declared a state-specific disaster, the responsibility to deal with it shifts to the state disaster management authority. This authority, powered by the Disaster Management Act, can take quicker and more decisive action in managing the conflict. The disaster management authority is headed by the Chief Minister at the state level, and se...

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Can MPs, MLAs Take Bribes For Votes? What Law Says, How Supreme Court Sees It

Snehashish RoyMarch 4, 20240

On March 4, 2024, a seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court overruled the majority judgment in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) bribery case, which had held that members of the legislature enjoy immunity from being charged with bribery in relation to the way they vote or speak in the House. The bench was led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and the details of the judgment are still awaited. To understand this landmark case, it is essential to delve into Article 194(2) and Article 105(2) of the Constitution, which provide identical protections to members of Parliament and the Legislature of a State. These articles state that no member of the legislature shall be liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given by him in ...

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