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Democracy depends not only on votes, but also on who earns the public's trust.

The story of Indian Muslims is often told as a single narrative, but the reality is far more complex. Pasmanda Muslims India, who form the statistical majority—estimates range from 70 to 85 percent—are largely invisible in the institutions that claim to represent them.

India holds a vast legacy of Waqf properties, lands and buildings donated by Muslim philanthropists over generations to support the poor, orphans, and widows. Yet, this legacy is marred by neglect, mismanagement, and internal failures that have left millions of these assets underutilized or lost to illegal occupation.

In May 2025, Indian authorities forcibly pushed Rohingya refugees into international waters near Myanmar. These refugees, some carrying UNHCR-issued documents, were blindfolded, bound, and forced to swim ashore. When the Supreme Court of India was petitioned for relief, it declined to intervene, with one judge dismissing the case as a "beautifully crafted story."

India promotes its electric vehicle (EV) policy as a major step toward fighting climate change. The government highlights Section 80EEB of the Income Tax Act, which offers a tax deduction on interest paid for loans taken to buy electric vehicles. At first glance, this sounds like a strong incentive to encourage EV adoption. But a closer look reveals that this policy mainly benefits a small, affluent segment of society living in Tier-1 cities. The people who suffer the most fr

Sporting legends often capture the public imagination with their achievements, discipline, and leadership on the field. Around the world, many such figures have successfully transitioned into political roles, gaining public trust and wielding real power. Pakistan’s Imran Khan, Liberia’s George Weah, Ukraine’s Vitali Klitschko, Brazil’s Pelé, and the Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao are prime examples of sportsperson turned politicians who have shaped their countries’ governance. Y