With the Modi Aura Dispelled, Hope for a Revival of Democratic Voices

The student demand for accountability could not be suppressed by police brutality; it instead grew stronger and spread across the country. It speaks of a revival of a democratic voice against the state’s indifference to citizens’ concerns and the government’s belief that it was accountable to none.▶29-Jul-2026

Apoorvanand

August 7, 2026

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The students' demand for accountability, Vijay’s boy-man image, The failed promise of higher education, and more

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The Slow Death of the National Awards

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A Cry of Anger Against Injustice

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With the Modi Aura Dispelled, Hope for a Revival of Democratic Voices

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▶29-Jul-2026

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When Coalfields Become Urban Frontiers

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