🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Maps, Myths and the Politics of Demography A viral claim suggests that Bangladesh has released a new map showing parts of Bihar, Odisha and the Northeast as its own. While such assertions often emerge from fringe groups rather than official channels, they reveal how cartography is frequently weaponised for political messaging. The humour circulating online—especially the satire about illegal migrants suddenly finding themselves “back in Bang

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane Ghostbusters Strike in India In a move dubbed the “ultimate surgical strike,” the government has reportedly deactivated 20 million Aadhaar cards belonging to the dead — ending the reign of India’s so‑called “Secular Zombie Party.” For years, ghosts and spirits enjoyed free rations, pensions, scholarships, LPG subsidies, and even cast votes from beyond the grave. But with one ruthless click, the Prime Minister allegedly pressed Ctrl+Alt+Delet