Freedom is the window to independence. Bangladesh, thanks to the Indian Army, got freedom from Pakistan, but did not gain independence from its former master’s legacy. Bangladeshi memory seems short enough to have forgotten their sacrifice and forgiven the murder of nearly three million of their own and the rape of over two lakh Bengali women by Yahya Khan’s soldiers. …
Hundreds of students were injured in clashes on Monday, but they’ve refused to back down as a battle of narratives breaks out. The incident was one of many similar tense altercations that have played out across Bangladesh’s universities in recent days as students have protested against a recent High Court decision to reinstate a controversial quota system in government jobs. …
Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amith Shah on Saturday credited Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for the liberation of Hyderabad and took a swipe at those who had "turned back" on celebrating the day due to vote bank politics and the "fear" of Razakars. Shah was addressing the Hyderabad Liberation Day event here, attended by among others,Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. But unfortunately …