Hate & Harmony

Can RSS co-opt Subhas Chandra Bose, a staunch secular-socialist and a fond admirer of Tipu Sultan?

January 23, the birthdate of the socialist-secular fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. However, the BJP government, a political, tries to hijack the true essence of Subhas by celebrating this...

CJP calls for electoral action against BJP leader’s hate speech at Rohini Chetna event

Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) filed a complaint with CEO, Delhi, R. Alice Vaz, against BJP leader Nazia Elahi Khan for delivering a hate-filled speech on January 5, 2025, in Rohini. Khan’s remarks, including “Tell them (Muslims) to get education, they will not! Tell them to create terror, they will do it immediately,” incited communal hatred against Muslims, violated the MCC and threatened the integrity of the Delhi Assembly elections – 2025

Unity Beyond Religion: Stories of shared humanity and mutual respect

In a world divided by differences, stories of mutual respect and unity shine through—whether it’s a Muslim engraver preserving Jewish legacies in Mumbai, Hindus and Muslims uniting for Durga Puja traditions, or a Hindu calligrapher fostering harmony through Quranic art. These acts remind us: humanity transcends religious divides

Rampant cow vigilantism unleashes violence on Muslim truck drivers across the country

From December 2024 to January 2025, cow vigilante groups escalated violent attacks on Muslim truck drivers and traders, under the pretext of halting illegal cattle trade. Operating with impunity, these groups exploited cow protection to target religious minorities, with disturbing complicity from local authorities, deepening communal divisiveness and harassment

Meta’s policy shift: Fuelling hate in an era of LGBTQIA+ inclusion

Meta’s new hate speech policies allowing dehumanising rhetoric against LGBTQIA+ individuals mark a troubling regression, undermining global strides toward equality, dignity, and inclusivity

Celebrate Diversity

It was late evening, on the day after Uttarayan...

Supreme Court: Does the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 apply to the Sawara tribe?

SC reiterates suggestions to Union Government to ensure and secure right of survivorship for female tribals

Eradicating Stigma: A Landmark Judgment on Manual Scavenging and Justice for Dalits

A judgment upholding dignity: Attempting, again, to end manual scavenging, and restoring justice for the most marginalised

How the False Conversion Case Against This Dalit Labourer Fell Apart

The court found the story provided by the state’s lawyer to be full of contradictions and holes.

BHU students granted bail 17 days after Manusmriti protest arrests

Advocates and activists condemn unlawful detentions and underscore their fight for justice and democratic rights at the Bhagat Singh Students Morcha

Shadows on Karnataka’s Coast: Report provides the communal flashpoints that defined the region in 2024

Documenting the rise of communal incidents in Karnataka's coastal districts, a report compiled by Suresh Bhat B. highlights incidents and patterns of hate speech, vigilantism, and moral policing in 2024

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CJP seeks preventive measures ahead of HJS’s “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Sabha” event in Goa

CJP urgently appealed to Goa Police to prevent the “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Sabha” event, citing its divisive nature and the organization’s history of hate speech. CJP emphasized the need for immediate action, urging the authorities to uphold public safety and communal harmony, in alignment with recent Supreme Court directives

Sambhal Custodial Death: A systemic failure exposed

The tragic events in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have once again spotlighted the issue of custodial deaths, communal tensions, and state accountability in India. This narrative meticulously examines the incidents, the aftermath, and their broader implications by analysing evidence and testimonials taken from all relevant sources, including media reports from main stream media, and ground-level observations by independent reporters.

EVM row: Winning MLA from Malshiras (Markadwadi) issues ultimatum to ECI, demands elections by ballot papers

Sitting MLA from NCP (SP) Uttam Rao Jankar, the winning candidate (NCP-SP) from the Malshiras constituency within which Markadwadi village made history in November 2024, demands the holding of the fresh by-election from his constituency by the use of paper ballots alone, by ECI; presents 1, 76,000 sworn affidavits of voters as evidence that there was manipulation in EVMS (he got less votes); Jankar also says he is ready to resign if ECI agrees for the same

Parbhani police under scrutiny: Fact-finding report exposes allegations of brutality, illegality, and constitutional violations

A comprehensive fact-finding report exposing police brutality, caste-based discrimination, and administrative failures in Parbhani, Maharashtra following the desecration of a Constitution replica, highlighting systemic injustices against Dalit communities and the urgent need for accountability, transparency, and reform

Dwarka: Clearance of encroachments leaves locals hopeless and in anguish

The recent demolition of structures in Dwarka, Gujarat has been a centre of controversy. The authorities have claimed that these structures were illegal, and the due process of law was followed before any demolitions took place. However, locals have raised concerns that primarily Muslims are being targeted in the demolition drive and that no proper notice was given.

Debunking “Popular Myths” through a study of Bose

A close study of Bose, Patel and Nehru, through their own writings and contemporary works reveals that all three enjoyed a deep affection and healthy respect for each other, even if they deferred in the means to the goal, India’s freedom. On Bose’s 128th birth anniversary that falls on January 23, 2025, this is a good historic recall