The Rift

The Rift is an independent magazine covering the gaps in our society and politics that tear us apart, with balanced perspective and a commitment to inclusion.

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A ₹1 crore verdict for a life lost to negligence. The Hyderabad District Consumer Commission sets a precedent, proving that justice isn’t just for the wealthy. "Justice shouldn’t be a privilege reserved for those who can afford it," writes The Rift Team. https://t.co/VysvCBUJGW

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Are we merely celebrating slogans while women live in fear? 'Safety is the foundation of freedom' writes Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat. It's time to demand more than just ceremonies. Are women really safe? Click to read.... https://t.co/bNBXke5JBa #Kashmir #WomensSafety

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The Fragrance of Natural Soap: A Path to Self-Reliance
Amuli Devi’s journey, starting with a small loan, has transformed her family’s finances and empowered over 150 women in rural India.

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Financial Misadventures and Adjudicatory Safe Harbours
When a system allows state-backed lenders to absorb total loss while a promoter walks away legally discharged, it resembles legalized wealth destruction.—Shafeeq R. Mahajir. https://t.co/5P26bNzLJa #Insolvency #Economy

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India-China relations are shifting. With BRICS talks nearing, can these ancient civilizations secure global stability amidst rising geopolitical volatility? 'Our relationship has been steadily turning to normalcy,' writes Bharat Dogra. https://t.co/bcgN5waFh0 #Geopolitics

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Is the 'demonization' of Putin a dangerous geopolitical myth? Facts show Russia’s human development surged while Western nations stagnated. 'The tendency to demonize Putin and Russia is not justified at all,' writes Bharat Dogra. #Geopolitics #TheRift https://t.co/OwVqMPiAcA

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Is our education system a factory for degrees or a clearinghouse for corruption? 'Education, thy name is corruption.' writes Dr. Sandeep Pandey. Private institutions are failing students while the rot runs deep.

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Over 100 ISRO scientists have quit. Is India trading long-term scientific sovereignty for short-term corporate gain? "A rocket can be rebuilt... but the accumulated experience of a scientist is far more difficult to replace," writes Ranjan Solomon. https://t.co/irhKtPrBQp #ISRO #

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Comprehensive Educational Reform to Integrate True Progress of Individual and Society
As the present education system falls far short of the essential requirements of a good education system, there is certainly a need for comprehensive educational reform.
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Is replacing MGNREGA with new schemes just 'institutional erasure'? 'Transformation cannot simply mean substitution.' writes Ranjan Solomon. We must ask: in whose interests does the state really intervene? https://t.co/XJivIhd0Dm #Policy #Economics
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Legal Struggle for Seed Rights of Farmers
The Supreme Court’s recent judgment comes as a disappointment, failing to protect farmers’ seed rights against corporate control, threatening India’s unique sui generis law.
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India’s support for a sovereign Palestine grows, yet a 200-bed hospital in Jenin faces regional turmoil. "A Palestinian state is the foundation for regional peace," writes Bharat Dogra. Can India leverage its Global South influence? https://t.co/dJJq1Q3fXv #IndiaPalestine

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“When the stories of marginalised communities are told with the right strength and honesty, they cease to belong only to that community and become part of the shared heritage of all humankind,” writes Vikas Meshram.

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As Punjab nears the 2027 polls, are we ignoring the systemic debt fueling farmer suicides for short-term gain? 'Punjab should have been a leader of agro-ecology,' writes Bharat Dogra. Time for a real agenda. https://t.co/ieje7AppuP #Punjab #AgroEcology

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Why does the US keep restarting wars? "It is unlikely that such harmful decisions would have been taken if a strong peace movement had existed," writes Bharat Dogra. Is true peace possible without grassroots accountability? https://t.co/3mGGMI4DGO #AntiWar #PeaceMovement

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Is resistance 'terrorism' or a cry for justice? 'Liberation movements must be judged first by the historical reality that produced them' writes Ranjan Solomon. Who defines the morality of the oppressed? https://t.co/4b7dCKUFhr #HumanRights #PalestineConvoy

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When does your birthplace not define your identity? A piercing question on what it means to be Odia & Muslim.
'If I belong to Odisha, why am I not automatically considered Odia?' writes Taranum Nishan.
Unpack this crisis of belonging!
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Nuclear war risk doubled to 20% in May 2026. "'Brinkmanship is a word that should be entirely avoided' writes Bharat Dogra. Will Europe de-escalate, or face WW3?" Click to read.... https://t.co/ho1whAnM7e #Geopolitics #DeEscalation

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Gadag's 1880 Cardoz Library, founded by a visionary surgeon, now crumbles. "'The fading walls... echo the memory of a forgotten doctor.' writes Manjunath Naragund." Can we save this legacy? @ManjuNaragund https://t.co/fQofPq93pF #Heritage #History

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'Hindu majoritarianism is pluralistic because Hindu ethos is fundamentally pluralistic,' writes Rajdeep Sarkar. Is India's vision of diversity truly misunderstood? Is secularism dead? Click to read.... https://t.co/7Mj2aOOcZI #IndiaDiversity #Pluralism #TheRift