Hate & Harmony

Discrimination targets Gujarat’s Muslim businesses

In a highly contentious move, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) recently revoked licenses for 27 highway hotels across the state, all of which were Muslim-owned establishments registered under Hindu names. This action, framed as a crackdown on "misleading naming practices," has drawn sharp criticism from Muslim entrepreneurs and community leaders, who view it as part of a broader pattern of religious discrimination.

Love-Letters like no other

From India‘s Forgotten Feminist,  Savitribai Phule to life partner Jyotiba

How hate spread in 2024, a report of communal violence in India

Monitoring newspaper clippings, the CSSS report for 2024 suggests a sharp increase by 84 per cent of incidents of communal violence all over the country, with Maharashtra leading

From God’s Own Country to a Hindutva Target: Kerala’s Model of Harmony Faces Persistent Threats

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane’s controversial statement targeting Kerala reflects Hindutva’s discomfort with the state’s inclusive progress, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and citizens alike.

Hate transcending the boundaries: Whither dictates by Supreme Leaders

After RSS was formed it went on creating many...

Voices of resistance: Indigenous peoples’ struggle against the Siang Mega-Dam in Arunachal Pradesh

Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum (SIFF) have alleged that the displacement caused by the project would render over 100,000 members of the Adi tribe landless, threatening their survival and forcing them into poverty; a history of India’s internal displacement of its peoples through “projects” shows a record that is blighting

BHU students arrested for allegedly trying to burn Manusmriti remain in jail as advocates push for removal of false charges

The delegation of advocates demanded removal of false charges, investigation by senior police officials, and action against mistreatment of students detained during Manusmriti Dahan Divas event.

13 BHU students arrested and interrogated by ATS over allegation of burning Manusmriti

All 13 students, including three females from the Bhagat Singh Students Morcha (BSM), were sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Varanasi court following an FIR alleging their involvement in burning the Manusmriti during the Manusmriti Dahan Divas. The students were also interrogated by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The student organisation dismissed the allegations, accusing the authorities of suppressing any civil organization that challenges the RSS-led government’s fascist agenda

Trishul Deeksha: A weapon for far-right mobilisation and communal division

From inflammatory speeches to oaths of exclusion, a series of far-right gatherings across India in December 2024 spotlight the growing normalisation of hate and the urgent need for action.

Right-wing outfits disrupt Christmas across the country, alleged religious conversion through events

On December 25, as the world celebrated the joy and warmth of Christmas, right-wing groups like VHP, Bajrang Dal, and Hindu Jagran Manch disrupted events across the country. From forcing a Zomato rider in Indore to remove his Santa costume, to halting celebrations in Mumbai, Lucknow, and Rohtak, Bapunagar and Dehradun

Christmas under siege: right-wing target Christmas celebrations across states, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala

Across the country, Christmas celebrations are facing mounting opposition from right-wing groups accusing religious conversion and cultural invasion. In Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, VHP activists disrupt school events, abuse staff, and incite communal hate against the Christmas celebrations, two VHP leaders booked and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days in Kerala

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Discrimination targets Gujarat’s Muslim businesses

In a highly contentious move, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) recently revoked licenses for 27 highway hotels across the state, all of which were Muslim-owned establishments registered under Hindu names. This action, framed as a crackdown on "misleading naming practices," has drawn sharp criticism from Muslim entrepreneurs and community leaders, who view it as part of a broader pattern of religious discrimination.

Unveiling the hidden challenges behind the greatest religious celebration ever: Maha Kumbh, 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a grand religious event drawing millions of pilgrims, is a celebration of spiritual unity. However, this huge gathering brings significant challenges that need immediate attention. Attempts to use this festival to sow seeds of communal disparity, exploitation of sanitation workers, restrictions on media freedom, environmental hazards, and issues with crowd management reflect the gaps in planning and execution.

Tridents for Men and Daggers for Women

Why are “legally permissible weapons” being distributed in Delhi on election eve, and why is there criminal silence about it?

CJP seeks preventive measures ahead of HJS’s “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Sabha” event in Goa

CJP urgently appealed to Goa Police to prevent the “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Sabha” event, citing its divisive nature and the organization’s history of hate speech. CJP emphasized the need for immediate action, urging the authorities to uphold public safety and communal harmony, in alignment with recent Supreme Court directives

Sambhal Custodial Death: A systemic failure exposed

The tragic events in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have once again spotlighted the issue of custodial deaths, communal tensions, and state accountability in India. This narrative meticulously examines the incidents, the aftermath, and their broader implications by analysing evidence and testimonials taken from all relevant sources, including media reports from main stream media, and ground-level observations by independent reporters.