Has Naxalism in India Ended or Changed Form?
Chhattisgarh, Gunjan, Newsreel Harshita Rathore Chhattisgarh, Gunjan, Newsreel Harshita Rathore

Has Naxalism in India Ended or Changed Form?

Is Maoism really ending in India? As Amit Shah sets a March 2026 deadline to eliminate Naxalism, journalist Shubhranshu Choudhary questions the narrative. While armed insurgency may be weakening, the deeper politics of land, dignity, and justice remain unresolved. From the Naxalbari uprising to Dandakaranya, Maoists once built trust among tribal communities. The conversation examines Salwa Judum, surrenders, internal fractures, and shifting aspirations.

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Why Is Punjab Becoming a Gangster Haven? Crime Journalist Answers
Newsreel, Gunjan Harshita Rathore Newsreel, Gunjan Harshita Rathore

Why Is Punjab Becoming a Gangster Haven? Crime Journalist Answers

Punjab has long been known for its rich culture, music, and resilience. But in recent years, another narrative has been growing: the rise of gang culture. Newsreel Asia’s journalist Gunjan Handa interviewed Jupinderjit Singh on his new book, Gangs of Punjab: Guns, Greed and Girlfriends. In this interview, senior journalist and author Jupinderjit Singh joins us to unpack how and why this transformation has happened. He has also written the book 'Who Killed Moosewala?,' which investigates the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Drawing from decades of reporting on crime and policing in Punjab, Jupinderjit Singh explains how gangs evolved in the state, how social media and diaspora networks have changed the dynamics, and why young men are increasingly getting pulled into this world. He also talks about the role of drugs, politics, policing challenges, and the influence of gangsters on Punjabi pop culture.

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What Is a Constitution and Why It Matters
Surabhi Singh, Gunjan, We The People Harshita Rathore Surabhi Singh, Gunjan, We The People Harshita Rathore

What Is a Constitution and Why It Matters

What is a Constitution, and why must every citizen understand it? In this episode of We the People by Newsreel Asia, we explain the meaning of a Constitution, how constitutionalism evolved from ancient law codes to modern democracy, and why the Indian Constitution remains central to protecting our rights, liberty and equality.

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