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Punjab law against blasphemy unconstitutional, open invitation to oppressive misuse: CCG

In a long and reasoned analysis of the Punjab Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025 (PPOHS Act), recently just referred by the state legislature to a Committee, the group of former bureaucrats has pointed out how it the proposed law is inherently unconstitutional and open to misuse with its loose definitions

Will they, or won’t they? Making a case for Adivasi (tribal) rights during the 2024 Indian elections

In the run up to the elections, the case for Adivasi (tribal) rights is seldom centre stage though political players make out a case to woo tribals often. Sabrang India looks at the build-up to the elections with respect to Adivasis and forest rights, with a closer look at Manipur and Jharkhand. 

Release Adivasi Leader Surju Tekam, end “fake” encounters, false arrests using “Maoist link” bogey: FACAM

The Forum alleges a string on extra judicial killings in Chhattisgarh since the December 2023 state assembly polls that saw a change of regime in the state

Fiction as history and history honestly portrayed: a tale of two films and a documentary

In India today, fiction is being peddled as history. What’s tragic is that most Indians are falling for such propaganda. There has been a spate of motivated films financed and promoted by the Sangh Parivar, starting with the ‘Kashmir Files’ to the latest ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’.

Mira Road: Mosque clerics welcome people from across religion and caste to Jama Masjid Al Shams this Ramzan

Muzaffar Hussain, a former legislator and managing trustee of the mosque extended the invitation for all, to unite people of different religions on one platform and tear down barriers between communities

CJP pursues Maharashtra police authorities to register cases in the incidents of hate speech delivered this year at various rallies across the state

Detailed complaints to the police against Kajal Hindustani, Raja Singh, and Nitesh Rane invoking recent directions of the Supreme Court, for their hate speeches targeting Muslim citizens, spreading fake conspiracy theories and inciting hatred between communities

Pitted against corporatization of mineral rich area, Chhattisgarh Adivasi leader arrested

Chhattisgarh Adivasi leader Sarju Tekam has been arrested following...

Three incidents of violence against Dalits since March 26, two against minors, one against elderly woman

Caste-based violence subjected on Dalits for not touching teacher’s feet as a mark of respect, letting goat wander into another field; Congress terms UP to be a “haven for lawlessness and anti-Dalit hate crime”

With less than two weeks for polling, how concerned are national parties on land and forest rights for Adivasis?

As constituencies in 20 states go to polls on April 19, in Phase 1 of the Lok Sabha elections of 2024, have political parties included forest rights and rights of Adivasi communities in their manifestos and election campaign?

Sexual assault at BHU: Dalit student alleged abuse, assault and attempts of forced sex against another student in hostel

The victim has filed a written complaint at the police state, has demanded adequate action or else will leave the BHU hostel

Sufidar Trust, Walajah Big Mosque: The 4 decades long tradition of Hindus serving Iftar meals to Muslims during Ramzan

As a testament of the philosophy of religious unity, a temple honouring the teachings of Sufi saint Shahenshah Baba Nebhraj Sahib by preparing Iftar meals for 1200 Muslims

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From an octagenarian…still young at heart

This Program of youth from South Asia was organised to Commemorate Adm. Ramdas, Karamat Ali and Tapan Bose who dedicated their lives for promoting peace in South Asia. Sent to Sabrangindia by Lalita Ramdas