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How the noose tightened: understanding modus operandi of killers who took the life of journalist-activist, Gauri Lankesh

This fourth and concluding excerpt from the much acclaimed book by Rollo Romig, an American journalist (2024) who lived in Bengaluru (Bangalore) and knew Gauri Lankesh, I am on...

Trishul Deeksha: A weapon for far-right mobilisation and communal division

From inflammatory speeches to oaths of exclusion, a series of far-right gatherings across India in December 2024 spotlight the growing normalisation of hate and the urgent need for action.

CJP files preventive complaint to safeguard Shirdi’s religious harmony

Amid growing concerns over temple-mosque disputes, CJP files a crucial complaint urging Maharashtra authorities to preventive measures at the “Third Maharashtra Mandir Nyas Parishad” in Shirdi, the controversial event risks escalating communal discord, threatening Shirdi’s peaceful coexistence and Maharashtra's religious harmony

Uttarakhand: Despite BJP Govt Assurance to Contrary in HC, Hindu Mahapanchayat Held in Uttarkashi

BJP leader warns locals against renting out houses to “outsiders” in Uttarkashi. Next hearing on December 5.

Uphold integrity of civil services, re-impose ban on Govt officials associating with RSS: Open letter to President Draupadi Murmu

In an earnest appeal addressed to the President of India, concerned citizens and leaders from diverse sectors have called for the re-imposition of the ban preventing civil servants and government officials from formally affiliating with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) or any other politically aligned organization. This open letter stresses the vital importance of preserving political neutrality within the civil service to maintain an administration that is fair, unbiased, and aligned with the democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution of India.

Sab ka Malik Ek: Sai Baba and pluralism within Hinduism

The attack on, or antipathy with Sai Baba of Shirdi has much to do with his universal appeal

Promoting love or instilling hate and fear

India’s anti colonial struggle was accompanied by various diverse...

Bajrang Dal’s billboards in MP, urge Hindus to shop exclusively within their community

In Madhya Pradesh, Bajrang Dal’s posters urging Hindus to buy only from their community, endorsing “Apna Tyohar, Apno se Vyavahar,” raising alarm about the boycott of Muslims businesses in Madhya Pradesh; the fact that such calls from communal outfits violate Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21 of the Constitution appears not to attract any punitive steps either from law enforcement authorities, not India’s constitutional courts

Mob rule: The surge of cow vigilantism threatening minority livelihoods

As ‘cow protectors’ turn to violence, Muslim traders face brutal assaults and systemic injustice, highlighting a growing climate of fear and lawlessness

Religious hate finds a stage at Dehradun Press Club, event on “how to save women from jihadis” organised

Incendiary calls for arming Hindus and vilifying Muslims echo from a press club stage, Yati Ramswaroopanand Giri brazenly urged Hindus to arm themselves to "protect the women in their families"

Is Mandya becoming the new right wing capital of Karnataka?

The Nagamangala communal riots and the Hindutva strategy for impregnating the Tipu Fort!

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