'If the Modi government wants to claim that denying me a visa is not a matter of political retaliation against me, then they have a straightforward way of proving it – by granting me a visa so that I can see my sick mother.'

The RSS and BJP have often used propaganda, misinformation and strategic distortion of facts to achieve political power. Here is a list of some of their notable lies.

The scale and nature of Maharashtra government's involvement in the forthcoming celebration at Bhima-Koregaon raises questions, especially in light of the historical significance of the event as a symbol of anti-caste resistance.

The insinuation of Gandhi's association with “Urban Naxals” aligns with efforts to delegitimise dissent or progressive discourse by linking them to anti-state elements.

Sub-categorisation is another opportunity that BJP grabbed to co-opt them en masse. This strategic context cannot be ignored while dealing with the issue. 

Sunil Ramanand's 'Cops in a Quagmire' is a soft sketch of systemic decay.

The Hathras tragedy brings out many things beyond what meets the eye.

While forming the government, Modi may do whatever it takes, but thereafter he will recoil back to his fascist persona with a vengeance.

Instead of addressing the pathetic condition of Dalits, many Ambedkarites are busy promoting a devotional cult of Babasaheb, hollowing out his radical content and helping the ruling classes exploit his legacy.

Debashish Roy Chowdhury and John Keane's 'To Kill a Democracy' deals with the question how democracies get killed and dismisses the commonplace perspective of the “breakdowns”.

'I am off to NIA custody and do not know when I shall be able to talk to you again. However, I earnestly hope that you will speak out before your turn comes.'

Facing 'imminent arrest' for his alleged involvement in the Bhima Koregaon violence, the activist-professor has sought the public's support.

The police are targeting intellectuals in the country and are misusing draconian laws like the UAPA to terrorise people into silence.

The recent diktat by IIT-Bombay on separate plates for non-vegetarian students should be seen as a subtle move to revive the caste system in its essential features.

The resolve to fight Hindutva forces is certainly laudable, but the myth used for the purpose may be grossly counterproductive.