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18/08/2026

Are “Dimaagi Naxals” the New Thought Criminals of Orwell’s 1984?

After the controversial “Dimaagi Naxal” label triggered massive backlash, a creator turned to George Orwell’s 1984 for answers.

She draws chilling parallels between the term and Orwell’s “thoughtcrime” — questioning whether independent thinking is now being treated as a crime in today’s political climate.

18/08/2026

Modi’s ‘Puncture Wala’ Remark: Dog Whistle Against Muslims?

From puncture-repair stereotypes to growing halal restrictions, markets are being polarised along identity lines. Prof. Tanveer Fazal analyses how these tropes shape livelihoods and drive economic exclusion of Muslims in India. Watch the full breakdown.

18/08/2026

When the battlefield ends, cinema begins.

India’s wars are repeatedly turned into victory stories, simplifying complex conflicts into carefully crafted national memories.

The war ends. The narrative begins.

18/08/2026

Kids Study in Crumbling Schools with Broken Walls & Barred Windows in Chhattisgarh

A hard-hitting video from Korba exposes the grim reality inside government schools — peeling walls, leaking roofs, and children peering through iron bars. Locals slam the complete lack of basic infrastructure. “Neither education nor a system,” the clip declares. Watch the full footage

18/08/2026

Atmanirbhar Consumer Economy - where “Indians Pay for Every Government Failure”

A young man’s hard-hitting video is going viral. It cuts between waterlogged roads with cars and bikes stranded, a stark China-vs-India midday meal comparison (proper plates vs watery gruel), and other everyday struggles. He calls it the “Atmanirbhar Consumer Economy” and says the 6th-largest-economy claim collapses when citizens keep paying the price for every government shortcoming

18/08/2026

"Newsrooms Suppress Ground Reality” Why Shweta Jaya Left Mainstream Media?

Journalist Shweta Jaya has revealed why she left mainstream media, claiming newsrooms routinely suppress ground-level stories to protect the powerful and push specific political narratives. She shared how her reporting from Ayodhya was censored and never aired, while highlighting the growing threats and editorial control faced by independent journalists.

17/08/2026

Rule of Law or Mob Justice? Shweta Jaya Grills Nazia Elahi Over Viral Lenskart Showroom Showdown
When company policies trigger public outrage, where do we draw the line? Journalist Shweta Jaya sits down with Nazia Elahi Khan for a fiery debate on her controversial confrontation at a Lenskart showroom over religious symbols in the workplace.
Should corporate disputes be handled through proper legal channels like courts and labor authorities, or is direct confrontation becoming the new norm? Watch the intense discussion on law, identity, and social harmony on the upcoming episode of Social Copyright.

17/08/2026

“We Cannot Choose Our Geography, But We Can Choose Our Choreography” ~ Shashi Tharoor
At the launch of the book Is This the Time for the Indian Elephant and the Chinese Dragon to Dance Together?, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor delivered a sharp message on bilateral relations. “The days of Hindi-Chini bhai-bhai are behind us, but disciplined coexistence is not,” he said, stressing that while India and China cannot change their shared borders, they can still decide how carefully they engage.

17/08/2026

Will a True Indian Spot the Mistake? Viral Upside-Down Flag Test Sparks Internet Outrage

In a viral clip by creator Zach Justice, a social experiment tests whether an Indian guest can spot her own country's national symbol when displayed completely upside down. Sitting right next to an inverted Indian tricolour, the guest fails to notice the error, leaving viewers stunned and sparking intense debate online.

17/08/2026

JNU Professors Slam Bollywood for Anti-Pakistan, Pro-Hindutva & Anti-Muslim Propaganda

Ira Bhaskar and Harish Wankhede, both associated with Jawaharlal Nehru University, have strongly criticised Bollywood for promoting anti-Pakistan, pro-Hindutva and anti-Muslim narratives through recent films. They argue the industry is increasingly pushing political propaganda instead of balanced storytelling.

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