Developing a cult leadership around himself, Modi has chosen the path of Hitler and Mussolini. The cult leadership, followed blindly by its supports has tarnished the secular fabric of Indian social polity, putting minorities at the brink of a genocide. It was generally believed that with the end of the Cold War and the dawn of an era of remarkable technological advancement, easy access to information, growth of value chains and increased interdependence of economies, the age of personality cult leaders was finally waning and paving the way for democracies to flourish and develop. However, during the first two decades of this century, partisans’ mild dislike for their opponents has been transformed into a deeper form of animus. Spread of democratic ideas themselves and subsequent development of mass media enabled political leaders–including the usually marginalize... Read More

With increased access to information, social media platforms are also being employed by individuals and organizations to spread disinformation to shape negative public opinion. Along with digital literacy, regulatory laws and public awareness could be helpful in countering such propaganda. Soci... Read More

Despite knowing the odds and difficulties to carry out a daring attack, Captain Zafar Iqbal led from the front, inflicting massive losses to the enemy and embraced martyrdom while securing his comrade from enemy fire. Captain Zafar Iqbal shaheed is a national hero, being the recipient of ... Read More