Hate & Harmony

Ken-Betwa protest exposes the cost of state-led displacement

Activist Amit Bhatnagar’s removed after a 14-day fast, protesters allege compensation irregularities and lack of consultation as the State defends its rehabilitation process

State-sanctioned brutality? Dalit communities targeted in Parbhani “combing operations”, women, children abused

The custodial death of Dalit law student Somnath Suryawanshi, systemic police violence against Ambedkarite communities, and government inaction have ignited protests across Maharashtra, exposing deep-rooted caste injustices and institutional impunity

Dharm Sansad: Hindu Religious leaders condemn ‘divisive’ event even as a contempt petition is filed in SC

A contempt petition filed in the SC as well as a collective stance from religious leaders seek to hold authorities accountable for allowing the "Dharam Sansad" to proceed unchecked, which threatens public harmony and violates constitutional principles of unity and peace.

Fierce backlash grows against Yati Narsinghanand’s Dharam Sansad as fears of incitement to violence escalate; plea moved in SC

With the controversial event set to take place in December, widespread opposition from civil society, legal experts, and political leaders intensifies, calling for immediate intervention to prevent hate-fuelled unrest.

SC Collegium summons Allahabad HC Judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav over remarks on Muslims

The judge’s remark has generated national and international outrage; he made a series of other stigmatizing remarks during a speech, including the use of the term "kathmullah," a derogatory slur against Muslims

Uttarakhand: Retd. Muslim Army Officer Faces Ire of ‘Hindutva’ Forces; FIR Filed After 2-Yr Legal Battle

The retired Army officer, also a BJP leader who runs a school in Vikasnagar, had to move the court to get an FIR lodged against the alleged accused. The police is yet to act on it.

Taliban, Women’s Equality and Hindutva Nationalism

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Jaunpur’s Atala mosque has moved HC against local court order directing filing of suit claiming it was ‘ancient Hindu temple’

The Atala Mosque, constructed in the 1400s is being challenged by one Swaraj Vahini Association who had filed a suit in a local civil court in May 2024 alleging the property was originally the Atala Devi Mandir.

UP government’s ‘naming and shaming’ tactic: A repeat of constitutional defiance

Reviving a practice condemned by the Allahabad High Court in 2020, the Yogi Adityanath administration targets privacy and due process, raising serious questions about its commitment to democratic principles.

Sambhal Mosque, Ajmer Dargah: how deep do we plunge into the abyss?

A misplaced and selective narrative of distorted history is whipping up social tensions and threatening lasting peace

BJP’s Hindutva shift, strategy of diverting from real issues and concerns over electoral tactics

India’s political landscape has seen shifts with the BJP’s increasing focus on Hindutva, moving away from addressing core issues. A controversial scheme like "Laadli Behen Yojana" has sparked concerns, as reports of potential repayments, eligibility issues, and corruption have emerged. These developments raise questions about the BJP's true electoral strategies and governance intentions

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The Republic Speaks Back: How Student Power Reminded Authority of Its Limits

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The country they called home, the identity they had to defend

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From Feeding Students to Fighting in the Supreme Court: The story of Mohammad Junaid Malik

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