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Noakhali and the Unspoken Toll of Islamic Extremism

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Migrating Refugees The Noakhali riots of 1946 cast a long shadow of despair over the Hindu community in Bengal, leaving an indelible mark on the eve of India's impending independence. Picture months of sheer horror – a relentless onslaught of massacres, rapes, and arson that mercilessly targeted Hindus across a vast expanse. Commencing on the day of Kojagari Lakshmi Puja, approximately 50,000 Hindus found themselves trapped, their movements dictated by the control of Muslims. In certain areas, the simple act of leaving their villages necessitated permits, further intensifying their agony. Families bore the weight of unimaginable atrocities, their pain etched into the very fabric of their existence. The aftermath witnessed a mass exodus of survivors to West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam – families torn asunder, homes reduced to rubble, and the landscape forever altered. The Noakhali riots were not relegated to the annals of history; they became a tragic chapter seared into the souls of

Israel vs Hamas: Lessons for India and the World

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A mosque which infamously called for total extermination of Jews on the day of Hamas's attack on Israel The Israel-Palestine conflict is, without a doubt, a multifaceted and enduring conundrum that extends far beyond a simple territorial dispute. It has evolved into a complex battleground that encompasses various dimensions, including political, historical, and, significantly, the relentless struggle against Islamist extremism. As we delve into the intricacies of this ongoing conflict, it becomes evident that it is not merely a regional issue but rather a lesson in global extremism.  Hamas terrorists riding in a Jeep (most probabably sponsored by the Iranian Governement which is a direct sponsor of Islamic Jihad all aroud the world) One of these pictures is from Palestine and the other one is from India (find the difference) One of the striking aspects of this conflict is how radical groups like Hamas have adeptly exploited the situation to further their own agendas. They use it as

The Moplah Genocide of 1921: Unveiling a Dark Chapter in India's History

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A rally celebrating 100 years of the Genocide On September 25, 1921, a gruesome incident unfolded on the barren hillside between Thuvoor and Karuvayakandi in North Kerala, marking a dark chapter in India's history. The event was a rally led by Chambrassery Imbichi Koithangal, a prominent leader of the Khilafat movement, attended by over 4,000 of his followers. This rally would lead to the merciless slaughter of 38 Hindus, but it was just one horrifying episode in a broader tragedy known as the Moplah Genocide. The backdrop to this atrocity was the Khilafat movement, initiated by Indian Muslims to preserve the authority of the Ottoman Sultan as the Caliph of Islam following the breakup of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Mahatma Gandhi offered unwavering support to this movement, believing it would strengthen anti-British sentiment among Indian Muslims. However, this support inadvertently fueled the flames of Islamism in India. Critics like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar questioned the ethi

Girmityas: The Forgotten Story of Indian Indentured Laborers

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The history of slavery is a dark and painful chapter in the annals of humanity, one that has left indelible marks on societies across the globe. While the transatlantic slave trade is well-documented and widely discussed, there exists a lesser-known but equally significant narrative – the Indian indenture system. This system emerged in the wake of the abolition of slavery in various European colonies in the 19th century, serving as a substitute for forced labor. Over the course of several decades, more than 1.6 million workers from India were transported to toil in distant lands, leaving an enduring legacy that still influences the demographics and cultures of regions far from their homeland. The Indian indenture system, established in response to the changing global dynamics and the decline of traditional chattel slavery, offers a unique lens through which to examine the complexities of labor exploitation, migration, and the formation of diasporic communities. This article delves into