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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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Hashtags of Hate flood social media as Islamophobia grows
Right-wing trolls spread hate and fake news; then claim concerns of minorities and fears of genocide are baseless!
We couldn’t do anything, just watched them destroy our vehicles: Mankhurd residents recall Ram Navami violence
Recalling the shocking events of Sunday, resident account stresses the communal nature of the Mankhurd violence
Madhya Pradesh’s Home Minister blames Muslims for Ram Navami day violence, justifies mass demolitions
A day after communal clashes, administration has demolished 16 houses and 29 shops in five areas
Aurangabad: Ram Navami procession shows respect to mosque
While passing by the mosque, DJ turned off the music; Aurangabad’s Hindus take a stand for secularism
Are Karnataka’s BJP leaders already playing good cop – bad cop ahead of election year?
Bharatiya Janata Party is all set for Elections 2022, two senior leaders speak up against anti-Muslim violence; CM yet to condemn it strongly
Hate meme touting questionable statistics – worrying or laughable?
A crude hate-inducing meme on social media mocks logic and brings into focus the very flimsy basis of right-wing hate mongering
Gujarat: Locals blame election politics for Ram Navami violence
Gujarat locals say they suspected violence in light of upcoming state elections but had no one to turn to
Suspend authorities who failed to prevent and control Karauli violence: PUCL
Who allowed the rally organised by a Hindutva group to pass through a Muslim neighbourhood and why did authorities act like mere bystanders when violence ensued?
Communal confrontations mar Ram Navami celebrations in five states
At least one dead and people in 10 different towns and districts injured on Sunday; right-wing groups fan the flames
Sheath the swords, while there is still time!
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