Uncovered after 36 Years

For thirty-six years, she lived behind a veil — not just of cloth, but of compulsion.

“Uncovered after 36 years” is not merely a phrase. It is a declaration. It is a quiet revolution. It is the sound of fabric falling — and with it, the weight of decades of enforced silence.

In the Iran shaped by a strict interpretation of Sharia law following the Iranian Revolution, women’s bodies became battlegrounds of ideology.

The compulsory hijab, enforced through state mechanisms and morality policing, was framed as a symbol of modesty and piety. But for many women, it symbolized something else: the loss of choice.

Compulsion transforms faith into fear. When belief is mandated, it ceases to be belief — it becomes obedience.

The U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran — A Dangerous Turn in Global Security

The recent joint military operation by the **United States Department of Defense and the **Israel Defense Forces against **Iran marks one of the most consequential escalations in the Middle East in decades. Launched on February 28, 2026, this coordinated campaign targeted Iranian military and nuclear-related infrastructure in a pre-emptive attempt to blunt a threat perceived by Washington and Tel Aviv as existential.

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Safeguarding Custom and Community — Why Mizoram’s Amendment Matters

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly’s unanimous passage of the Mizo Marriage and Inheritance of Property (Amendment) Bill, 2026 represents a decisive and thoughtful effort to safeguard the integrity of Mizo customary law in a rapidly changing social landscape. Far from being a regressive move, the amendment reflects a conscious attempt by the state to preserve its cultural foundations, protect community identity, and clarify the application of customary practices for future generations.

Remembering Vungzagin Valte with a Lesson Learnt

The passing of Vungzagin Valte on 21 February 2026 marks not only the end of a political life but the closing of a turbulent chapter in Manipur’s recent history. His journey - from a representative of the hill people to a victim of brutal violence during one of the state’s darkest periods - has become emblematic of both the fragility and the resilience of democracy in conflict-ridden societies.

Valte was more than a legislator. As Minister for Tribal Affairs & Hills, he carried the aspirations of marginalized communities whose concerns have long revolved around identity, land, autonomy, and equitable development. In a state marked by ethnic complexity and historical grievances, his portfolio was not merely administrative - it was deeply political and profoundly sensitive.