Freedom Gazette

A platform for ideas and solutions to build a more inclusive India. Bringing back the vision of the Indian freedom movement. Write to [email protected].

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Our first article is written by our Founding Partner @ZeeMohamed_: "The cause of Indian freedom inspired people around the world because it was a cause of universal values, rather than a struggle for ethnic supremacy or cultural domination." https://t.co/X9n92tTMJC

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Five years ago, #DonaldTrump released a National Security Strategy that talked of Russia & China in the same breath. By contrast, #JoeBiden’s new Strategy speaks of Russia is a declining power even in the face of the #UkraineWar, writes @Armaan_Mathur_ https://t.co/I9pVv73LlH

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Many believed that the #UkraineWar would test China's patience with Russia & that Russia would be wary of being seen as a junior partner to China. To the contrary, the two countries are closer than ever & restricting India's options, argues Ved Shinde: https://t.co/Wfk4vhSgQC

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

For the first time since the Russian empire, Central Asia is freeing itself from Russian influence. Central Asia has opposed #Putin on the #UkraineRussianWar. China and Turkey are stepping in to fill the power vacuum. But India remains absent and aloof. https://t.co/TSgz53wZeK

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

China’s great power aspirations suffer from a paradox, writes @Armaan_Mathur_: Ancient China saw the world as a hierarchy of states with China at the centre & its closed economy helped realise that vision. But modern China is dependent on the outside world https://t.co/hY6roVOsen

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Just like their American counterparts, Indian rappers are using hip-hop as a tool to raise awareness about socioeconomic issues like racism, casteism and poverty. https://t.co/exYLhetPBu

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

#PrashantKishor's decision not to help @INCIndia was eclipsed over the last several days by a spate of communal clashes across the country. But the violence was made worse by the tepid response from the Opposition parties, writes Paarth Pande. https://t.co/OY9XEt1IHY

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

In her new book, @Rukmini finds that Indian society is still very conservative. Hindutva has won grassroots appeal. In order to be successful, liberal parties ought to build ground presence rather than chasing political consultants, argues @Siddharth3164: https://t.co/AwWG17sJb0

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Unlike other dynastic politicians, @HemantSorenJMM and @mkstalin managed to win recent elections because of their ideological clarity and commitment, argues Paarth Pande. In their victories, there are lessons for @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia: https://t.co/tzWFqMxkZy

[Anuttama Banerji @BanerjiAnuttama]

Very grateful to @ZeeMohamed_ for this opportunity! I am glad that @Freedom_Gazette provides us w/ a forum to voice our opinion on issues that matter. #Caste

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Read more here: https://t.co/7ocE4mq4bo

#RamNavami #Ramadan #HijabRow #HalalMeat #Loudspeakerpolitics

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Despite widespread condemnation, caste identity still dominates daily life in India. If we truly want to commemorate #AmbedkarJayanti, we must fight the silent role played by caste in our daily lives, writes @BanerjiAnuttama: https://t.co/62wRoPvDv2

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

In #France, #MarineLePen is expected to do much better than she did five years ago. But France is not the only country in Europe where far-right parties have gained greater acceptability in the last few years, using both the media and the internet. https://t.co/v1zXNuSWEp

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

The Indian president doesn't exist merely to sign off on the govt's actions, argues @Siddharth3164. He is a representative of all the states. It's silly that his address to Parliament is written by the govt and the president is reduced to a spokesperson. https://t.co/oVVzMy7I36

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

In the latest episode of our podcast #BeyondTheHeadlines, @ZeeMohamed_ spoke with @CKremidasCourt about the #UkraineRussianWar, the touchy topic of #NATO expansion & what this war will mean for Europe, India and the world. Listen here or on Spotify! https://t.co/AmvJP0v0WC

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

India faces a difficult dilemma on #Ukraine, but its fence-sitting posture will not serve India's security interests and can prove to be geopolitically costly, argues Kashvi Singh: https://t.co/cg4wHSTt7N

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

Why is #Putin obsessed with #Ukraine? Read our backgrounder on the #UkraineInvasion through our Instagram page: https://t.co/nIJJmgMEFO

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

In his first year, Biden has reversed Trump's withdrawal from multilateral institutions. But he has struggled to deal with US allies, many of whom were left feeling blindsided by the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, writes @JSIAJindal's Akilesh Balaji: https://t.co/mbagC9dgJu

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

In this age of de-globalisation & aggressive nationalism, many have begun to believe that cultural diversity is a hindrance to growth. China is the poster child for this idea. But one look at Taiwan should be enough to dispel it, writes Samira Mathur: https://t.co/oTyWCLEsiy

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

“Would a Sikh tolerate anyone telling him to yank off his turban? You’d probably face the strength of his kirpan before that. It is a symbol of his being – a celebration of his choice. It is the same for a woman.” @katie_abraham on #HijabRow https://t.co/ERaunHqD78

[Freedom Gazette @Freedom_Gazette]

"It is safe to say that a Second Republic is already here ... built on the belief that the First Republic distorted India’s civilisational destiny by adopting a Nehruvian ethic (secular & antagonistic to an exclusively religious identity)." @Armaan_Mathur_ https://t.co/chYcKzBoCX