Counterview

By Mohd. Ziyaullah Khan*  Since coming to power in 2014, the Narendra Modi-led government has repeatedly sought to shape the national conversation around issues that critics argue often overshadow pressing socio-economic concerns. Every election cycle has been marked by emotionally charged debates on nationalism, identity, religion and security, while issues such as unemployment, inflation, economic inequality, education and healthcare frequently remain at the margins of political discourse.

By Citan Pertin   The controversy surrounding the proposed Siang Hydropower Project in Arunachal Pradesh has become one of the most divisive public issues in the state’s recent history. While the government presents the project as a symbol of development, energy security, and economic progress, a growing number of residents see it very differently. For many communities living along the Siang River, the project represents not opportunity but uncertainty, displacement, environmental degradation, and the possible destruction of a way of life that has existed for generations. At the heart of the opposition lies a simple question: who truly benefits from the dam, and who will bear its costs?

By Himadri Priya   The allegations surrounding Gumin Mize have resonated far beyond the borders of Arunachal Pradesh. For many, the controversy is not simply about one activist or one detention. It reflects a deeper and more uncomfortable reality: the growing disconnect between the ideals of justice India professes and the experiences many citizens associate with law enforcement. Mize is known across Arunachal Pradesh for his anti-drug advocacy and grassroots efforts to steer young people away from addiction. Whether one agrees with every aspect of his activism is beside the point. The fact remains that he devoted years to a cause that governments themselves publicly claim to support — the fight against narcotics and the protection of vulnerable youth. That such a figure could become the center of allegations involving custodial mistreatment has understandably generated outrage. Naturally, questions have been directed toward the police in Assam, under whose custody the alleged inci...

By Jayant Kumar   Modern society’s contradictions are stark. We live in an age of extraordinary technological progress, yet loneliness, violence, ecological collapse, and inequality deepen. Economic growth has not translated into moral growth. Information has multiplied, but wisdom often feels absent. This paradox has led many to ask whether genuine societal change is possible without a deeper transformation of human consciousness itself. That question lies at the intersection of spirituality, human transformation, and social change.

By Pedro Marin   The Donald Trump administration has  indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the downing of two planes in 1996. Given the similarities between the measures taken against Cuba in recent months and the modus operandi of the United States in its attack on Venezuela, the indictment of the Cuban leader could represent another step toward military action against the island. According to Bloomberg, in addition to Castro, Washington is also reportedly eyeing the current Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and family members of Cuban government officials.

By Harsh Thakor*  On May 9 this year, the 50th death anniversary of Ulrike Meinhof was commemorated by sections of the radical left in Europe and elsewhere. Meinhof remains one of the most controversial political figures in postwar German history. To supporters, she symbolized uncompromising resistance to imperialism, fascism, and the Vietnam War. To critics, she represented the turn of a section of the radical student movement toward political violence and terrorism.