Urdu Movement in India: From Maulvi Abdul Haq to Shamim Ahmed — The Continuing Struggle to Preserve and Promote Urdu | Series 6

Explore Maulvi Abdul Haq’s contribution to the Urdu movement, the legacy of Anjuman Taraqqi Urdu, and Shamim Ahmed’s continuing efforts for Urdu in West Bengal.     From Anjuman Taraqqi Urdu to the Contemporary Urdu Movement in Bengal: A Historical Journey of Language, Scholarship, Cultural Identity and Public Advocacy Qalam Times News Network Kolkata | […]

Urdu Movement in India: From Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to Shamim Ahmed — The Historical Struggle to Defend Urdu from the Nineteenth Century to Bengal Today | Series 5

Explore Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s role in the nineteenth-century Urdu movement, the Hindi–Urdu controversy of 1867, and its historical connection with Shamim Ahmed’s continuing Urdu movement in West Bengal.   From the Hindi–Urdu Controversy of 1867 to Shamim Ahmed’s Urdu Movement in Bengal: A Historical Journey of Language, Education and Identity   Qalam Times News […]

Owaisi’s Political Strategy Under Scrutiny as AIMIM Chief Moves Supreme Court Against SIR

Owaisi’s political strategy faces scrutiny as his Supreme Court plea against SIR raises questions about Muslim leadership, electoral rights and political alliances in India.   By Qalam Times News Network Kolkata /  New Delhi | October 14, 2026 Asaduddin Owaisi’s political strategy has come under renewed scrutiny amid a growing debate over Muslim political representation, […]

SIR Voter Roll Revision: Crackdown on Protests Puts Indian Democracy to the Test

SIR Voter Roll Revision sparks nationwide protests as Gen Z challenges alleged electoral irregularities, mass detentions and threats to democratic freedoms.   The growing Gen Z movement against alleged electoral irregularities and the detention of protesters raise serious questions about democratic freedoms, institutional accountability and the right to dissent.   By Dr. Mohammad Farooque Qalam […]

Urdu Movement in India: From the Bihar Urdu Movement of Ghulam Sarwar to Shamim Ahmed and the Continuing Struggle for Urdu | Series 4

The Bihar Urdu Movement traces Ghulam Sarwar’s campaign for Urdu recognition and connects Bihar’s language struggle with Shamim Ahmed and the continuing Urdu Movement in Bengal.     Qalam Times News Network Kolkata | October 11, 2026 The Bihar Urdu Movement represents one of the most important chapters in the struggle to secure Urdu’s educational, […]

Rupee Depreciation: The Government Must Take Responsibility, Not Shift the Burden onto Citizens

Rupee Depreciation raises concerns over inflation, imports and India’s economic outlook. Why the government must strengthen exports, investment and economic stability. Qalam Times News Network New Delhi | October 10, 2026 Rupee Depreciation has emerged as a serious concern for India’s economic outlook, raising questions about the country’s external trade position, investment climate and the […]

Leadership Accountability: When a Protest Fails, Questions Remain

Leadership Accountability takes centre stage after the AIMPLB’s Jantar Mantar dharna was denied permission, raising questions about protest rights, planning, transparency and internal responsibility.   Qalam Times News Network Editorial New Delhi | September 22, 2026 The cancellation of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s proposed dharna at Jantar Mantar has raised important questions […]

Nandigram By-Election: The Real Test Is the Campaign, Not the Margin

Nandigram By-Election enters a crucial phase as BJP’s Hasirani Rath sets a 1.5-lakh target while Congress candidate Milan Pradhan faces legal proceedings.   As Hasirani Rath sets an ambitious target and Congress candidate Milan Pradhan faces legal proceedings, Nandigram enters a bypoll where politics, prosecution and campaign strategy are colliding Qalam Times News Network Nandigram, […]