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“Obnoxious and Caste-Coloured”: Supreme Court strikes down Odisha bail orders mandating cleaning work, declares them void

Acting on suo-moto proceedings triggered by media reports, the Court condemns “degrading” bail conditions imposed on Dalit and Adivasi accused, warns against judicial overreach, and reinforces that liberty cannot be conditioned on humiliation or caste-based labour

Baroda artist’s pursuit of art has a message for society

“The real celebration of culture and art is dwindling...

Naya Pakistan or the Same Old Bigoted Pakistan?

Imran Khan’s government came with the promise of establishing...

Why is the Sangh So Anti-Constitution?

In this episode of 'Hafte ki Baat, Urmilesh ke...

Dalit Assertion: Bhim Army at Jantar Mantar

First Published on : May 21, 2017Defying attempts by...

After 15 Months of Incarceration, UP Govt Orders Release of Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad from Jail

The Uttar Pradesh govt has, suddenly, on Thursday, September...

Web series ‘Still About Section 377’ explores social acceptance of the LGBTQ community

A newly launched web series, Still About Section 377,...

Had Congress Lost Closely-Fought MLA Seats (1960-2000), India Would’ve Seen 11% More Communal Riots: Study

Mumbai: Congress members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) forestall communal...

Activists disrupt Hindu supremacist conclave in Chicago, evoke violent reaction from extremists

The Alliance for Justice and Accountability (AJA), an umbrella...

Umar Khalid and the Hate Republic

Umar Khalid, a Ph D scholar of Jawaharlal Nehru...

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