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Despite ASI’s warning protesters in Bharuch march to collector to ‘preserve original identity’ of Bharuch mosque
The foot march happened just days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10
Vlogger Assaulted by BJP Leaders for Video on Eid: Tripura
'NewsClick' reported once the video appeared on social media, the vlogger, Bapan Nandi, was summoned by BJP leaders. Reportedly, a woman BJP leader asked him why he “demeaned” his Hindu origins by acting like a Muslim youth in the Eid video
BJP govt in Karnataka drops 182 cases of hate crimes in 4 years: Report
These withdrawals were ordered during the tenure of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa
Pakistani Hindu girl apologises for cricketer’s “Jai Shree Ram” post on Eid
A former Pakistani Hindu cricketer had posted “Jai Shree Ram” on an Eid poster
Stones pelted during Eid namaaz in Allahabad
Police registered an FIR based on the complaint filed by the Eidgah’s managing committee
Eid Mubarak: Mussalmans & a United Nation- India
First published on: 11 Nov 2016The Musalmans and a United...
Harmony vs disharmony in 2 states: Kerala temple welcomes Muslims; MP temple fires Muslims
While Kerala temples invited Muslim for Iftar, Madhya Pradesh, debarred a temple in Maihar from employing Muslims, leading to two people losing their jobs
Countering Hate with Positive Messaging, 15 banners grace Navi Mumbai streets asserting Sisterhood & Harmony
To combat the hate environment, this refreshing form of counter communication is an inspiring public space initiative led by women and men, citizens
A social media account that promotes Hindu supremacy and fear mongering
We came across an account on Instagram that posts videos promoting Hindu supremacism and victimising Hindus despite being the majority
To Lord Ram, a letter of remorse and resolve
The writer reflects on Lord Rama's meaning as purity, transformation, sacrifice, love, and compassion, expresses regret at his name being used for violence and calls for introspection and a return to love and compassion.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat again warns of “deceptive” missionaries taking advantage of people’s vulnerabilities
Skirting caste-driven exclusion, at Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district on April 16-17, Bhagwat once again vocalised the Sangh’s animosity to the Christian faith and its cadres
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Rule of Law
Not What the Court Decided: Re-reading the Bombay High Court’s passport judgment
The MEA's recent clarification on passport has centred on a single judicial decision that may not support the sweeping proposition now attributed to it
Culture
Brotherhood in Rajasthan: Hindus, Muslims Protect Border Mosques
Amidst mounting concerns over the destruction of decades-old religious sites near the India-Pakistan border, local villagers have chosen choosing peaceful resistance over polarised division. Under the banner of an interfaith peace assembly, citizens have been protesting these actions peacefully, urging the administration to respect the social fabric of an area long defined by mutual respect, shared struggles, and brotherhood
India
Rejected as Voter, also denied a Passport? Here is how ‘New India’ deals with exclusion complaints under SIR: Former editor, Telegraph, R Rajagopal
The pithy, non-indulgant factual ‘note’ by the former editor of Telehraph, Kolkatta who is revered for his unique headlines for the newspaper, generated heat and waves over the week-end even as an utterly compromised and non-responsive administration watched on. R. Rajagopal penned this even as he informed the Prem Bhatia Journalism award that he was resigning from the Jury due to his acute disenchantment with the media profession.
Education
Face must be visible, then hijab, burqa, dupatta or attire of choice permitted to TET candidates: MCSE
This clarification from the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) came days after the council’s directive for the June 28 examination; the initial instructions stated that candidates will not be allowed to wear items such as dupattas, burqas, masks and caps inside examination centres which triggered a debate among teachers and various social groups
Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
Lucknow: Caste hierarchies & contract labour exploitation among sanitation workers
Sanitation accused their supervisor of coercion, wage manipulation and caste-based abuse, alleging that workers are being pressured to surrender a recently approved ₹2,000 wage increase while being denied entitled leave. The allegations reflect the broader vulnerabilities faced by sanitation workers in Uttar Pradesh, which has recorded the highest number of sewer and septic tank deaths in India since 2017
Rights
From Protest to Petition: Maharashtra’s Public Safety Act in the dock
After months of state-wide protests, thousands of objections and sustained civil society opposition, Maharashtra's controversial security law now faces a constitutional challenge before the Bombay High Court