Hate & Harmony

From caste to race: Reading ‘Black & Buddhist’ through an Indian lens

A few days ago, while visiting a local library in a relatively small town on the eastern coast of the United States, the person who took me there asked...

‘Ban FGM’: Rival Syedna writes to PM

The rival religious head of the Dawoodi Bohras seeks to make a distinction between female genital mutilation and 'khafz' but gender justice activists including those within the communty challenge this claim

Should repeat hate speeches (Suresh Chavhanke, Nagar, Maharashtra) not be prosecuted?

CJP has filed a complaint urging action against Chavhanke; he had attacked the Muslim Community, encouraged audience to defy SC orders for peace and restraint

Protest against ‘Halal Certificate’ in Dhanbad latest in an effort to create another stigma & bogey

Far right Hindu Janjagruti Samiti is now leading a nationwide campaign against so called ‘Halal Jihad’

Minister inquires about implementation of FRA in states, MoTA dodges any accountability

Data detailing the state-wise number of claims settled and titles distributed till November 30, 2022 provided by the government

Tribal Atrocity: Data shows increase in the number of cases registered, decrease in cases dealt by the NCST over the years

Details provided by the Tribal affairs in the ongoing session of Parliament depict the worrisome state of justice deliverance to tribals

Disturbing images emerge from Srinagar as people protest the ongoing demolition drive

Locals alleged they were given no notice, homes demolished despite documents of ownership

Case filed against Baba Ramdev for hate speech

Baba Ramdev had made disparaging comments against Muslims and Christians at Barmer, Rajasthan

BJP leader Sural Pal Amu calls for violence if action is taken against Suresh Chavhanke

At an event in Jantar Mantar, he said that Chavhanke is not alone and all Hindus support him for a ‘Hindu Rashtra’

MP: A group of 4-5 men stabbed an Imam while he was on his bike

A police complaint has been made, stern action against the criminals has been demanded

Families protest arrests as questions mount on child marriage crackdown in Assam

Suicide triggered by the crackdown highlights widespread fears in the state

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