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May Day Dramatised

When Safdar Hashmi wrote a play on the centenary of May Day, 1986.

Uttar Pradesh police confront farmer leaders headed towards Delhi

Video clips of posse of policemen intercepting farmer leaders on tractors, at two points, have gone viral on social media

Patriotism, Religion and RSS Ideology

In Independent India people of all religions have contributed with equal zeal in the making of modern India, in all the fields of industry, education, sports, culture and what have you. Are they not patriots or nationalists?

Farmer’s tractor march: Over 10,000 vehicles flood KMP highway!

The tractor march proceeded smoothly along the expressway with no police altercation although neighbouring areas complained of police interference

Toxic gas leak at steel plant kills four workers: Odisha

Two DGMs suspended for neglect, RSP CEO expresses deep anguish and promises to offer help to victims’ families

Kantadevi, wife of retired IPS officer Darapuri, passes away

“I think I am here because she was there for me then,” says husband S. R. Darapuri (retd IPS) when remembering his greatest source of support

Why farmers are anti-Adani

Farmers groups fear that proximity to the highest echelons of power and favourable policies enable the Adani group to hoard and export food grains, a claim vehemently denied by the Adani group

Why is the UP gov’t looking for tractor owning farmers, issuing notices to activists?

Gandhian activist dubbed "gunda" for supporting farmers' movement

BJP’s anti-farmer tirade motivated by Modi’s desire to implement farm Acts: AIKSCC

Farmers organisations criticise the Centre’s non-serious attitude and marvel at the government “finally” understanding farmers’ demand for repeal of the three farm laws.

Tractor march on Jan 7 instead of Jan 6, farmer leaders warn the govt to know its limits

While talking about farmers’ struggle, farmers also condemn the Union government for making false claims regarding India’s hunger situation.

Ghaziabad crematorium roof collapse: Accused to be charged under NSA

Tragedy gets massive political response, CM Adityanath announced Rs 10 lakh to families of the deceased, homes if needed

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May Day Dramatised

When Safdar Hashmi wrote a play on the centenary of May Day, 1986.

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