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Author: Shubhankar Shukla
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Mob Violence Halts Jindal Coal Hearing: Police Vehicles Torched, Process Cancelled in Raigarh
By Rootsalert News Desk RAIGARH, Dec 28: A mandatory public hearing regarding the proposed expansion of a coal mine by Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) in Tamnar block was abruptly called off on Sunday, following widespread violence and arson by protesting villagers. The confrontation left several police personnel injured and saw a police bus…
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Christmas Decorations Vandalised in Chhattisgarh: Tensions Rise Amidst Right-Wing Protests
In a stark display of rising intolerance, Christmas celebrations in Chhattisgarh have been marred by vandalism and intimidation, with right-wing groups targeting festive decorations and warnings issued against the observance of the holiday. Vandalism at Magneto Mall, Raipur The festive atmosphere in Raipur, the capital of BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh, was disrupted when members of the Bajrang…
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Justice in Shadows: New Epstein Files Reveal Elite Ties, but ‘Heavy Redactions’ Spark Outrage
Roots News Desk | December 24, 2025 New Delhi/Washington: In a massive disclosure that has once again shaken the corridors of power, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has released thousands of pages of documents related to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The release, mandated by the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act…
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End of an Era: Literary Icon Vinod Kumar Shukla Breathes His Last in Raipur
Vinod Kumar Shukla, the celebrated Hindi litterateur, poet, novelist, and recipient of the prestigious Bharatiya Jnanpith Award, passed away today at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur. He was 89. Shukla had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. The AIIMS administration confirmed his demise at 4:58…
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NSW Government Fast-Tracks Sweeping Gun and Protest Reforms Amidst Civil Rights Backlash
The laws introduced today are an affront to our right to assemble… they damage our democracy,” Roberts said, accusing the Premier of misunderstanding the nature of peace. NSW
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Chhattisgarh Native Lynched in Kerala; Mob Asked “Are You Bangladeshi?” During Assault
Palakkad: In a shocking incident reminiscent of the 2018 Madhu lynching case, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was beaten to death by a mob in Kerala’s Palakkad district on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Ramnarayan Bhayar from Bilaspur, was reportedly profiled and accused of being a thief before the assault. Video footage of the…
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Scientists Uncover Massive Ancient Rock Layer Beneath the Bermuda Triangle
Scientists have discovered a vast and unusual rock formation beneath the seafloor of the Bermuda Triangle that could rewrite the geological history of Bermuda. The structure, located around 20 kilometers below the ocean floor, is unlike anything previously identified on Earth and may explain why Bermuda remains above sea level despite its long-extinct volcanic activity.…
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A National Treasure on a Ventilator:
The Apathetic State of Vinod Kumar Shukla’s Medical Care The literary world is in shock and outrage following reports of the deteriorating health and alleged administrative neglect of Vinod Kumar Shukla, the legendary Janpith Award-winning author. Despite being hailed as a “national treasure,” the 87-year-old writer is currently battling for his life on a ventilator…
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Whether I remain or not, the fight will live on
And of that young Maoist, who sat hiding answers within questions, and philosophy within answers. the fight will live on
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The Memorial Pillars of Bastar Tribals: Tradition and Philosophy
Friends, the tribal communities of Bastar establish stone or wooden memorial pillars, known as Mritak Stambh, in memory of a deceased person. These pillars are not merely souvenirs; they are symbols of social recognition and deep respect for the departed soul. Bastar Tribals
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