Hate & Harmony

Did Indian Democracy fail Father Stan Swamy?

Five years after Father Stan Swamy's death, his life continues to ask difficult questions of India's democracy.Speaking at a memorial meeting in Bandra, Mumbai, Teesta Setalvad reflects on the...

Stories of Harmony over Hate: Delhi violence

Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Dalits and other communities have all come together to help each other and change the hateful narrative spread by Hindutva elements

Delhi Police have not intervened in attacks against Muslims: USCIRF

Says government is failing to protect its citizens, draws flak from GOI

Listen to Video, HC tells SG, asking him to advise police chief to lodge FIR against 3 BJP leaders: Delhi

Stating the situation was very unpleasant, the Delhi HC Plays Kapil Mishra's Speech in Court for Police viewing; seeking response of the Solicitor General

Tata Institute of Social Sciences Students’ Union issues statement on Delhi violence

In its statement, it called upon well-meaning citizens of the country to not fall into the trap of communalization

“Call in the Army,” says  Arvind Kejriwal to Amit Shah

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said "Army should be...

Delhi Minorities Commission writes to Delhi DCP North East

The organization has asked the police to present a report on its actions against Kapil Mishra and armed rioters by March 6

ACT NOW, do not wait for court’s order: Delhi HC

The court was hearing a plea seeking a judicial enquiry and registration of FIRs against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Sahib Singh, and Kapil Mishra and others for allegedly making provocative statements on anti-CAA protesters that have led to multiple riots and mob attacks in Northeast Delhi.

Gujarat model of violence in Delhi: NFWI

Women activists demand answers from Home Minister and Delhi administration

Delhi HC convenes late night hearing, directs DCP to ensure safe passage for ambulances

Late night drama unfolds as ambulances prevented from helping affected people, CJP makes video appeal to police to help people during this humanitarian crisis

Is the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, so intrinsic to Delhi, being made irrelevant?

The syncretic spiritual practices, literature, aesthetics, culinary traditions, crafts and weaves that encompass the long-standing tradition called Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb are very much present in contemporary North India. Why then, do a section of communally charged people deny its relevance and existence?

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