By Vinay Nalwa The most significant development in Bangladesh’s ongoing minority crisis is not the occurrence of violence itself. Tragically, attacks on religious minorities have been cyclically reported for decades. What makes the current situation extremely alarming is that the violence has persisted despite a historic political transition, regime change, and repeated high-level assurances of protection from the interim leadership. For the international community, Banglades

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By Vinay Nalwa Liberated in 1971, Bangladesh was built on a promise of secularism, equal citizenship, and shared cultural identity. Hindus played a significant role in the Liberation War and suffered heavily during the conflict. Yet, decades later, recurring attacks on temples, demographic decline, communal violence, and growing insecurity continue to raise difficult questions about the condition of Hindus in Bangladesh. Is co-existence, mutual respect for culture, dignity of

By Vinay Nalwa The month of Baishakh traditionally arrives with the fragrance of Rabindra Jayanti, a season when Bengal immerses itself in the lyrical and spiritual universe of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. Yet this birth anniversary carries a deeper ache. Less than a year ago, the world watched as a mob in Bangladesh vandalised Rabindra Kacharibari, the ancestral estate and sacred Karmabhumi where Tagore composed parts of Gitanjali and shaped his philosophical vision. The des

By Dr Vinay Nalwa In February 2026, a 200-page report titled “Better Together: Understanding the 2022 Violence in Leicester” was released by an independent inquiry associated with SOAS University of London and the London School of Economics (LSE). Chaired by Juan E. Méndez and funded by the Open Society Foundations, the document aims to address the root causes of the unrest that shook the East Midlands city. However, beneath its academic veneer lies a problematic narrative.

By Vinay Nalwa In January 2026, Somnath, the ancient Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva at Prabhas Patan near Veraval, Gujarat, marked a historic moment. The temple hosted its Swabhiman Parv, the “Festival of Pride and Dignity.” This event commemorated 1,000 years since the first recorded destruction in 1026 CE and 75 years since its post-Independence restoration. Thousands of devotees participated in special rituals and commemorative events. Omkar mantra chanting filled the temple g

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Explainer I ghtn.in Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is an ancient Indian festival marking the arrival of spring (Vasant Ritu). Celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Magha (January–February), it has been observed since Vedic times, when seasonal change was closely linked to agriculture, education, and spiritual life. The day is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, music, and the arts. According to tradit