By Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava*   Dear MANIT Alumni Network Committee, “Are you anti-national?” I encountered this fascinating—some may say intimidating—question from an elderly woman I barely know, an alumna of Maulana Azad College of Technology (MACT, now Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology - MANIT), Bhopal, and apparently one of the founders of the MACT (now MANIT) Alumni Network. The authority with which she posed the question was striking. “How much anti-national are you? What have you done for the Alumni Network Committee to identify you as anti-national?” When I asked what “anti-national” meant to her and who was busy certifying me as such, the response came in counter-questions.

By Bharat Dogra   Visitors to Ranavara, a remote village in Kherwara block of Udaipur district, are often surprised by its multi-dimensional progress. The village today is known for its impressive school building, regenerated pastures, expanded tree cover, and extensive water conservation and supply works. These achievements are the outcome of sustained community efforts over several years, demonstrating how small, consistent initiatives can lead to significant change.

By Syed Ali Mujtaba*  Indian Muslims have expressed deep concern over what they describe as rising hate speech and hostility against their community under the BJP-led government in India. A recent flashpoint was the event organised by Sanatan Sanstha titled “Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav” in New Delhi on 13–14 December 2025.

By Vidya Bhushan Rawat*  The reported American–Israeli attack on Iran, and the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, if confirmed, would represent a grave breach of diplomatic norms and international law. Such an act would reinforce long-standing accusations that Washington pursues regime change by targeting political leadership rather than relying on sustained diplomacy and multilateral engagement.

By Manolo De Los Santos  On the morning of February 25, 2026, Cuban authorities thwarted yet another terrorist attack one mile off the country’s northern coast. When it was over, four men lay dead, six more were wounded and in Cuban custody, and a high-speed boat registered in Florida (FL7726SH) sat disabled, its deck littered with assault rifles, handguns, Molotov cocktails, and bulletproof vests.

By Harsh Thakor*  On March 1, the racing world marks the birth anniversary of Nashwan (1 March 1986 – 19 July 2002), the American-bred, British-trained colt whose four-year-old campaign in 1989 remains one of the most remarkable in modern flat racing. Owned by Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum and trained by Dick Hern, Nashwan combined speed, stamina and composure in a manner that set him apart from his contemporaries.

By Mohd. Ziyaullah Khan*  On February 25, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jerusalem and was received by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with notable public warmth. Netanyahu personally welcomed Modi at the airport and acknowledged the visit on social media. The trip marked Modi’s second official visit to Israel and was presented by both governments as a reaffirmation of deepening bilateral ties at a time when Israel faces sustained international scrutiny over its military operations in Gaza and the West Bank.

By Ravi Ranjan*  In the vibrant landscape of contemporary Hindi poetry, Ranjana Mishra emerges as a distinctive voice, blending her formal training in Indian classical music with a profound environmental sensibility. Her collection "Patthar Samay ki Seedhiyan" (2022) gathers around seventy-five poems, while hundreds more—alongside travel memoirs, critical essays, and translations—grace literary magazines, journals, and digital platforms.

By Bharat Dogra   Nothing is more hope-giving for those committed to bringing quality healthcare to rural areas than to see a well-functioning hospital or clinic nestled among very remote villages. The Amrit clinic, located in Kojawada village of Udaipur district (Rajasthan), is one such inspiring medical center. Doctors who have earned widespread acclaim for their work in rural healthcare—such as Dr. Pavitra Mohan, Dr. Sanjana Mohan, and Dr. Vidit Panchal—visit this hospital once a week. On other days, a team of well-trained nurses manages the facility, supported by the doctors who are available for consultation via phone or video conferencing. In addition, community health workers support the clinic by conducting health awareness meetings in villages and visiting households that need priority attention. Several important diagnostic tests are also available on-site. The clinic charges a nominal fee: ₹50 for a week’s treatment, including medicines; ₹100 for two weeks; a...