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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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Buddhism a religion of choice, why does this worry the BJP?
An event organised by the Jai Bheem Mission, founded by AAP minister, Rajendra Pal Gautam angers the BJP when just days ago, in Ahmedabad, the conversion of 140 persons to Buddhism went by unquestioned
Jharkhand: Muslim man allegedly killed for being in a relationship with a non-Muslim woman
11 people arrested so far, investigation underway
Continuing deaths of sewer workers reveals a cynical culture of impunity
In an extremely tragic accident on October 5 in...
Muslim man in Ayodhya takes lead in organising Durga Puja
Mohammad Taufeeq says that he considers it a matter of good fortune to serve and pray to Maa Durga with a sincere heart.
Gyanvapi case: Order in “shivling” carbon dating matter deferred
Next hearing scheduled for October 11 after Hindu petitioners seek time to amend their demands
A Funeral and a Death: Kumar Shiralkar (1948 – 2022)
Image: https://www.facebook.com/cpimccIt was a moment hard to define. Kumar's inert...
Hate speeches amplified by television, incited targeted violence against Muslims: CCR Report, Feb ‘20 Delhi riots
Looking at the build-up to the violence, as also the impact and fallout, 2 ½ years after the riots in North East Delhi in February 2020, a Citizens Inquiry Committee of retired judges and civil servants releases its report
Kheda flogging incident: Assailant identified as cop, colleagues helped him beat four men
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Assam’s Shivsagar sees joint Durga Puja celebrations by Hindus & Muslims
Image Courtesy: pipanews.comIn a reassuring display of communal harmony between the...
Police inaction against gang-rape accused drives victim to hang self: Uttar Pradesh
Following the incident, two police personnel including the police station in charge were 'suspended'
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