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Appeal by Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders to Jharkhandis: Protect Birsa Munda’s legacy from the RSS
On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary, over 200 renowned Adivasi-Mulvasi leaders, representatives of people’s organisations, traditional self-governance representatives, academics, and activists have issued a joint statement appealing to Adivasis and all Jharkhandis to observe next Tuesday, June 9, the martyrdom day of Dharti Abba Birsa Munda, across every corner of the state by commemorating his Adivasi culture, struggles, and the Ulgulan. Crucially, they have urged them to declare a solemn pledge to protect his legacy from manuvadi organizations such as the RSS, the Janajati Suraksha Manch, and the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.
In the face of conservative opposition, India’s Supreme Court will decide on petitions on Same-Sex Marriage
Months of June and July 2023 resounded with arguments for and against same sex marriage unions with an interesting alliance of conservatives across the religious and ideological spectrum opposing the moves, some with the most regressive arguments, advanced by the union of India
Hate Speeches on the rise in UP and Uttarakhand
From the CM to small events by the VHP and Bajrang Dal, the Sangh Parivar's nexus that is polarising India through hate speech continues its venomous assault against the nation's social fabric.
UP: Another teacher asks student to slap classmate, complaint lodged
Reports of a communal incident of another teacher asking a student to beat a Hindu student has come to light in Uttar Pradesh. The accused has been arrested.
Hindutva mob beats up teacher inside school for teaching diversity
Another harrowing incident of mob rule emerges from Gujarat, after a private school teacher was beaten for allegedly making students perform namaz as part of an awareness activity
Shocking violence against Dalits reported from Gujarat
Chained, beaten and abused, for refusing to work in inhuman conditions, four Dalits were forced to dig a well; a young boy and family was beaten for having taken a stand against caste abuse in two of the latest cases of violence against Dalits.
Hate speeches, stone pelting, brandishing of weapons – what VHP’s Shaurya Yatras have achieved till date
As Calcutta HC allows VHP- Bajrang Dal ‘Shaurya’ Yatras in the state, an analysis of videos that have emerged show myriad violations and targeting of religious minorities at events held to date
Caste Census Survey Result: 63% OBCs, 19% SCs and 1.68% STs constitute Bihar’s total population
CM Nitish Kumar, Lalu Yadav called it a “historical moment” while opposition term it as an “eye wash”; demands raised for nation-wide caste census
Odisha: Dongria Kondh Tribals Take on Corporate Goliaths to Save Forests
The Forest Conservation Amendment Act 2023 and the Forest Conservation Rules 2022 have opened the floodgates for massive deforestation.
Right wing Hindutva supporters storm into Catholic school in MP
As violence against minorities grows in thee country, a school in MP saw a protest in the form of a ruckus organised by Hindutva supports demanding action against the school.
BJP’s “parallel” IT Cell exposed by Washington Post
Washington Post’s new report highlights how troll accounts that do not have direct association with the BJP have been instrumental in securing electoral victories for the BJP
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