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2024: Love Jihad – A Socio-Political Weapon: Caste, Endogamy, and Hindutva’s Grip on gender and social boundaries in India
This article examines how "Love Jihad" reinforces caste hierarchies, Hindutva politics, and patriarchal control in India’s 2024 socio-political landscape
7 shows broadcasted by mainstream news channels to be removed orders NBDSA, fines imposed in some cases
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These shows were on issues such as ‘Love Jihad’, pride parades, political opponents; since 2018, a total of 23 complaints have been filed by CJP with the NBDSA
Hyderabad: University students’ belongings attacked in transphobic hate crime
Two transgender students from the University of Hyderabad found their belongings were burnt last weekend. After protest, university administration agrees to conduct inquiry.
‘Love Affair’ to ‘Outsider Conspiracy’: TMC’s Controversial Takes on Sexual Harassment Allegations
Sandeshkhali is not the first instance when Trinamool Congress leaders have made controversial statements regarding sexual assault cases. They follow a pattern often set by the chief minister herself.
I am Rani Chennamma Too! Kittur Declaration asks women to fight for land and people, women’s dignity, and livelihood
Naanoo Rani Chennamma! मैं भी रानी चेनम्मा हूँ the campaign calls for a non-violent fight against tyranny and autocracy: Commemorating 200 Years of Courageous Resistance against British Imperialism
10 Suggestions to government for achieving Viksit Bharat from “Delight Days” (CUDD) to an “Intimacy Bureau” to Ministry of Mandatory Hobbies (MoMH)
Have you ever wondered- “How much is too much?” Because those who drafted Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code that has been passed by the state assembly did not. Legislations are either drafted from an intellectual viewpoint or from a place where there is lack of such intellect. However, some provisions of Uttarakhand look like they have been introduced on the basis of ‘vibes’- a word that has been used by young people to indicate that they have done something because they could.
Telangana: Transgender individual brutally lynched by mob in Nizamabad
A transgender person, Raju, accused of kidnapping children was killed by a mob who attacked them. They succumbed to their injuries despite being taken to the hospital.
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Can pride be apolitical? Queer and trans* voices and politics
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As attempts are being made to distance the ‘queer’ cause from the politics of the country, CJP brings you narratives from the queer and trans* people on injustice, intersectionality and identity
Queer partner approaches Kerala HC to demand release of partner’s dead body after the family of the deceased refuse to take responsibility
The partner of the deceased seeks judicial intervention to be able to claim partner's remains and perform final rites as existing laws do not recognise queer relationships
Rajasthan to implement hijab ban?
Muslim students reportedly protested over BJP MLA Acharya’s statements who made Jai Sri Ram slogans when he visited a school recently and asked for a ban on the hijab in schools in Rajasthan
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