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Jauhar & the Politics of Distraction: How the Right and so-called liberals often complement each other

The selectiveness of medieval Muslim or medieval Rajput history in contestation is not just deliberate effort to alienate these two communities but is also a Brahmanical viewpoint that refuses to subject Peshwa or Maratha history to a similar brand of selectivity

Attempt to Drown out Wrestlers’ Protest with Song and Dance About ‘Temple of Democracy’

According to the police personnel, the detained protesters were sent to multiple locations including Kapashera and Jajjhar.

From deathly silence to violence: The journey of wrestlers struggling for justice

Civil liberties platform condemns arrest of women wrestlers and other activists

Ghastly murder of a minor girl on street fuels communal fire: Delhi

Violence of another kind grips Delhi: the victim, a 16-year-old girl, was stabbed more than 20 times, head bludgeoned with a stone as bystanders stand & watch

Protests erupt at Delhi police violent crackdown on Women Wrestlers, FIR, and nationwide outrage

From farmers who physically joined protests to civil libertarians and erstwhile sportspersons, Sunday afternoon onwards saw protests erupt all over the country

When Will Society Hold Men Accountable for Patriarchy

The black bands women wrestlers wore signifies a darkness in our society.

1500-strong rally marches to Thane District Collectorate: Maharashtra

A huge protest rally of 15,000 women, marching to the Thane-Palghar district collectorate was organised by the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) on Friday, May 36.

UP: SHO suspended after delay in investigation of minor Dalit girl’s rape

The father of the Dalit girl committed suicide after the police forced a compromise between the survivor and the accused

Missing Women in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh

The article uses the film "Kerala Story" to show how propaganda affects public opinion. It stresses the importance of critical thinking and analysis. Additionally, the study of sex ratios in various Indian states reveals the issue of "missing women" and highlights the gender disparities and discrimination in society.

Decoding Discrimination Against Same-Sex Couples

Stigma and exclusion associated with identifying as LGBTQIA+ must be tackled legally and socially.

Delhi Police informs of formation of SIT in the case of sexual harassment allegations being levelled against Brij Bhushan Singh

As the reluctance of police to take action against Singh becomes evident, let’s takes a look at Singh’s profile, his criminal past and his current influence

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Jauhar & the Politics of Distraction: How the Right and so-called liberals often complement each other

The selectiveness of medieval Muslim or medieval Rajput history in contestation is not just deliberate effort to alienate these two communities but is also a Brahmanical viewpoint that refuses to subject Peshwa or Maratha history to a similar brand of selectivity