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The script of democracy: Power, language, and consciousness in Dhoomil’s ‘Patakatha’
Sudama Pandey 'Dhoomil's "Patakatha" ("The Script") stands as one of the most searching poetic examinations of Indian democracy ever written. Rather than chronicling political events, the poem delves into...
Phone tapping and now face scan, Govt. creeping into our privacy
The discourse on right to privacy is seemingly open before the Supreme Court, once again. This also brings to the fore the discussions on surveillance laws in India and the existing lacunae in policy, which have endangered the personal data of the entire citizenry.
Citizens take a stand to keep Aamchi BEST alive
BMC’s decision to reduce BEST to a feeder service meets with citizen’s criticism, as citizen’s body write open letter to save BEST buses. This declaration of BMC seems like a brazen attempt at making the Metro a success, when its starts running.
Domino Effect: Hindu Mahasabha seeks withdrawal of cases against karsevaks
72 hours in, The Hindu Mahasabha writes a letter to the PM and other BJP leaders for their help on the matter
CITU condemns mass layoffs, criticizes government for inaction: IT Sector
In the light of retrenchment of thousands of employees in the IT sector, the CITU released a statement expressing solidarity and urging government to take action
Visually challenged lady seeks appointment with Gujarat CM, is ‘unofficially’ detained
Ranjanben Vaghela in DYSP office, KhambhatIt was a...
75,000 BSNL Staff Opt For VRS, Unions Blame Management for ‘Fear Psychosis’
The employees’ fronts have urged the BSNL management to engage trade unions for “constructive discussions and feedback, instead of VRS Mela.
Political dimensions of Ayodhya verdict
The Supreme Court judgement on the Ayodhya case has...
Nothing humanitarian behind sham clemency to Sikh prisoners
Image Courtesy: DNAThe Indian government’s decision to commute death...
Protesting JNU students target media, target female journalists
Students were protesting the fee hike imposed by the Inter-Hall administration
In ruins: Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in India, is crumbling away
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