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Lack of securing tribal land rights in Andhra ‘exacerbating’ vulnerability to climate change

Palla Trinadha Rao - August 24, 2024

In the tribal areas of the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh, the challenges posed by land use changes and deforestation have significant implications for...

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The breakfast table at a well-to-do Hindu household

Hasi Jain - August 23, 2024

Today was like most days at my house. We woke up and gathered at the breakfast table to engage in all sorts of conversations....

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ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and sanitation workers overlooked in India’s healthcare protection reforms

sabrangindia - August 23, 2024

As the Supreme Court formulated a National Task Force to address the issue of violence against medical professionals, the concerns of ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers and health sanitation workers remain outside its purview, exposing a glaring gap in the nation's commitment to equitable healthcare safety for all.

Gender and Sexuality

Bombay HC chastens Maharashtra Police for shoddy investigation in cases involving sexual assault against minors and women

sabrangindia - August 23, 2024

In two separate judgements delivered by the Bombay High Court, the court said people should not be required to come out on streets to ensure that police act in cases involving sexual offences

Labour

Bombay HC orders state Social Welfare Department to take steps towards eradicating manual scavenging, encourages greater transparency and accountability

sabrangindia - August 23, 2024

The Bombay High Court issued an order to the Maharashtra government to ensure greater transparency and accountability in its fight against manual scavenging as evidence presented in court contradicted the state's claim of having eradicated the practice, revealing ongoing instances of manual scavenging and associated fatalities.

Gender and Sexuality

Rape Horror: two gang-rape survivors die by suicide in UP & Jharkhand

sabrangindia - August 23, 2024

A 16-year-old minor gang-rape survivor has died by suicide, apparently unhappy with the local panchayat’s decision in Jharkhand, in UP’s Ambedkar Nagar, a 21-year-old gang-rape survivor hanged herself after a police sub-inspector allegedly refused to register a case against three men for the crime, family alleged cops forced to change gang-rape FIR

Communal Organisations

CJP sent two preventive action complaints to Maharashtra Police

CJP Team - August 23, 2024

CJP flagged the recent incidents of communal violence in Maharashtra, erupted due to provocative and communal hate speeches by Sakal Hindu Samaj and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti’s leaders

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Tricolour: Spirit of India-Essence from Past, Hope for Future

Ram Puniyani - August 23, 2024

The BJPs ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ move is merely meant for optics. It is bereft of any deeper commitment to the message inherent in the national flag, of sacrifice, peace and unity in diversity.

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