Author: Amit Kumar
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Why Saving Marathi Schools Is About More Than Language — Chinmayee Sumeet Speaks from Experience
In a time when activism is often loud, reactive, and driven by trends, there exists another kind of resistance—quiet, sustained, and rooted in lived experience. Actress and social activist Chinmayee Sumeet represents precisely this kind of engagement. Her work around Marathi-medium schools is not symbolic, nor is it ideological posturing. It is personal, deliberate, and…
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Op-Ed: The Quiet Erasure of Marathi Schools (And Why It Matters)
Are we letting our language die out of convenience? Actress Chinmayee Sumeet argues that the decline of Marathi schools isn’t natural—it’s a systemic failure. Here is her perspective in 60 seconds. 1. The Myth of “English is Better” Chinmayee chose Marathi schools for her children despite immense social pressure. Why? Because she wanted them to…
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The Thackeray Reunion and Mumbai’s Electoral Crossroads: A Measured Assessment by Prakash Akolkar
Editor’s Note: Short on time? Read the 3-Point Summary here. The joint press conference by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray lasted barely ten minutes. By any political standard, it ended abruptly. What stood out more than the announcement itself was that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut spoke longer than both brothers combined. For veteran political…
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Quick Read: Will the Thackeray Alliance Work? 3 Key Takeaways from Prakash Akolkar
Veteran analyst Prakash Akolkar weighs in on the Thackeray reunion. While the alliance is historic, Akolkar warns that symbolism alone won’t beat the BJP machine. Here are his 3 key takeaways. 1. Too Little, Too Late? Akolkar argues this alliance should have happened 6 months ago. Wasting time has left them with weeks to organize,…
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Quick Read: Thackeray Brothers Reunite – 3 Reasons Why This Changes the BMC Fight
The Thackeray brothers are back together. In a move that shakes up the BMC election math, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray have formalized an alliance. Here is the 60-second breakdown. 1. The Deal Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS will contest together. Uddhav keeps the lion’s share of seats, while Raj becomes the star campaigner. The goal?…
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Thackeray Reunion and the Mumbai Question: Why BJP Cannot Afford to Dismiss the Alliance Too Easily
In the days leading up to the municipal election season, Maharashtra politics has returned to a familiar but long-dormant image: the Thackeray surname standing together again. By the time many voters read this, the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray may already have been formally announced, with seat-sharing arrangements for Mumbai and other civic…
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Libya, Pakistan, and a Plane Crash: Separating Verified Geopolitics from Speculative Narratives
Editor’s Note: Short on time? Read the Quick Fact-Check here. In late December 2025, two seemingly unrelated developments collided in global headlines. First, Pakistan signed a multi-billion-dollar defence agreement with forces in eastern Libya. Days later, a Libyan military aircraft crashed near Ankara, killing the entire top command of Libya’s western, UN-backed armed forces. Almost…
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Quick Read: Did a Pakistan Arms Deal Cause the Libya Plane Crash? (Fact Check)
Two major events rocked Libya this week, sparking wild theories online. Here is the quick fact-check on the connection between Pakistan’s arms deal and the Ankara plane crash. 1. The Deal (East Libya) Pakistan signed a $4 Billion defence deal to supply fighter jets. Key Fact: This deal was with Khalifa Haftar’s forces in Eastern…
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Matrimonial Trap in Bhopal: How Two Divorced Women Were Allegedly Cheated, Assaulted, and Blackmailed in an ?85 Lakh Conspiracy
Editor’s Note: For a quick summary of the modus operandi, read our 60-Second Explainer Thread here. In September 2025, police in Bhopal uncovered a disturbing case that exposed how matrimonial platforms—often seen as spaces of second chances and trust—can be weaponised for prolonged sexual exploitation, financial fraud, and digital blackmail. At the centre of the…
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Thread: How a ‘Perfect’ Matrimonial Match Became a Nightmare in Bhopal
A “perfect match” turned into a nightmare for two women in Bhopal. Here is the 60-second breakdown of the ?85 Lakh Matrimonial Scam that has shaken the city. 1. The Setup Avinash Prajapati posed as a steel tycoon on matrimonial sites, targeting divorced women. To gain trust, he introduced his wife, Chandrika, as his “mother.”…