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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court acknowledged the dignity and rights of employment of transgender individuals, ordered monetary compensation for a transwoman teacher who had been terminated from her position, and ordered that a model Equal Opportunity Policy be made mandatory in all institutions, going further than the Constitution's promise of equality in private employment
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Gujarat Elections: Temple With 2 Doors Leads to Different Realities
Caste discrimination is ingrained in villages of Dhanera, north Gujarat, and has been normalised after years of oppression.
K’taka: Muslim boy and man thrashed with rods by mob
The young boy was allegedly attacked for watching some objectionable video, which he denies
Every 11 minutes a woman is killed by partner/family member: UN
The UN chief also said that violence against women is the most pervasive human rights violation and called on governments to push national plans to tackle this scourge
EXCLUSIVE: How close is Chandrachur Goswami, of ‘Gandhi-as-mahishasura’ fame to BJP
The state working president of the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha president is known for peddling fake news and making hate speeches
BJP’s Vikram Saini disqualified after 23 days of conviction, wife a candidate now; SP’s Azam Khan removed very next day
This disproportionate action was pointed out by the Supreme Court; now the bypolls will be held on December 5
Zakir Naik, controversial cleric to preach during FIFA World Cup?
Media reports suggest that India born Naik, booked for inciteful speech is one of the religious preachers chosen by organisers
Gyanvapi mosque: Cannot conduct carbon dating of ‘Shivling’, says ASI
The ASI told the Allahabad High Court that carbon dating cannot be conducted on inanimate objects that do not contain fossil.
Assam: Forest guards shoot at woodcutters during patrol; one dead
The injured person is still undergoing treatment at the hospital and a third person is untraceable since the incident
K’taka: ‘cow urine’ used to purify tank as Dalit woman drank water from it
This incident happened in Heggotara Village of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka.
Hate Watch: Himanta Biswas Sarma on ‘Love Jihad’ during the Gujarat poll campaign
Unmindful of the fact that the state he leads, Assam, is among the five worst when it comes to domestic violence, the aggressive chief minister, uses the murder of Shraddha Walkar to stigmatise inter-faith relationships
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