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Iconic journalist, who heraled an independent media voice, John Pilger dies at 84

sabrangindia - January 1, 2024

Pilger’s family announced his death on “X”, formerly twitter

Delhi: Re-instate unlawfully removed sewer workers, ensure dignified wage, demands at a Public Hearing

sabrangindia - January 1, 2024

The Public Hearing held last Thursday addressed both the Delhi government and the Delhi Commission for Safai Karmacharis who participated and urged implementation of a series of recommendations

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Over a Million Migratory Birds Flock to Kashmir Wetlands

The Kashmir Times - January 1, 2024

Most migratory birds come to Kashmir wetlands from Siberia, Northern Europe and Central Asia

Dalit Bahujan Adivasi

Anti-Dalit incidents in December: 14-year-old killed for plucking gram leaves

sabrangindia - December 30, 2023

Incidents of violence against Dalits continue unabated across the country and continue to receive less media coverage. Sabrang India brings to you a roundup of incidents of reported crimes against Dalits.

Culture

Three hundred Ramayans

AK Ramanujan - December 30, 2023

The epic story’s spectacular journey through the ages: An extract from The Collected Essays of AK Ramanujan

Dalit Bahujan Adivasi

Untouchability and exclusion, absence of voice: Dalit situation 2023

CJP Team - December 30, 2023

“Too vocal” for a job, rejected from publishing because their book was too critical, untouchability at a university - Dalit narratives of caste from 2023 reveal that caste, perforates through all aspects of social and political life.

Minorities

Bengaluru Archbishop seeks PM’s intervention on Manipur, attacks on churches

sabrangindia - December 29, 2023

While appreciating that Christmas celebrations this year were noteworthy as Narendra Modi had invited representatives of the community in New Delhi to his residence, the Archbishop of Bengaluru, Peter Machado, in a public statement asked that the PM apply a soothing touch to the battered state of Manipur and ensure no attacks on churches either

Freedom

Unjust detention: Gautam Navlakha’s bail victory highlights insufficient evidence

sabrangindia - December 29, 2023

Granting bail to writer and activist, Gautam Navlakha in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case (Bhima Koregaon case), the Bombay High Court, found insufficient evidence to prima facie indicate Navlakha's involvement in conspiring or executing terrorist acts

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