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Learned yet Forgotten: To Dr A K Biswas, a tribute
Despite his original writings and perspective, the death of this academic and civil servant, former Home Secretary of Bihar on February 28, 2025 went largely unnoticed and unsung
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority offers assistance to displaced Manipuri students
Ever since the conflict flared up in Manipur in May 2023, the state has seen large-scale displacement as the violence continues. Many families, including students, have been displaced leading the government to take necessary measures to address the loss in education and safety.
Displacement due to Airport Expansions? Union Response in Rajya Sabha Leaves Questions Unanswered
Incomplete compensation details and land acquisition figures for airport raise concerns; lack of clarity in government responses
Over 5 years, 1033 serious coal accidents reported, 717 took place in Telangana alone
Data provided in Rajya Sabha showed stark decrease in allotment of funds from 2019; total fatalities in 5 years recorded at 245
Delhi’s Sunder nursery basti demolished, residents displaced
As part of plans for gentrification drive, the basti located near Delhi’s Sundar nursery was recently demolished, rendering hundreds of people homeless and without shelter in decreasing temperatures.
Are the roots of terrorism in religion or politics?
Fifteen years ago, on 26 November 2008, Mumbai witnessed...
Towards 2024: Citizens’ Responsibilities
It was Constitution Day once again! We, the people of...
How Seje Bala Ghosh, a freedom fighter’s daughter slurred as Bangladeshi is finally declared Indian
A 2004 notice is served on Seje Bala Ghosh, 20 years later in March 2020 –during the Covid-19 pandemic. She is the daughter of Lt. Digendra Chandra Ghosh, associate of legendary Chandra Shekhar Azad who in early November 2023, is finally declared Indian after an intrepid legal battle led by CJP’s Team Assam
50 HR groups appeal for unconditional release of Khurram Parvez, Irfan Meraj
NEW DELHI: As many as 50 human rights organisations...
Railway ticket costlier than plane ticket: Uproar on social media
After several people uploaded screenshots of train ticket fares going as high as 11,000, the issue of railways as a less affordable means of transport has come to light. Indian Railways are reportedly reconsidering the dynamic pricing option.
Rajasthan: PUCL condemns killing of 22 year-old jailed prisoner, demands payment of Rs 50 lakhs compensation & independent inquiry into incident
Protesting the death of 22 year old-Sajid, incarcerated in Rajasthan’s Bikaner jail, the PUCL has demanded an independent inquiry into the incident and payment of Rs 50 lakhs in compensation
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Learned yet Forgotten: To Dr A K Biswas, a tribute
Despite his original writings and perspective, the death of this academic and civil servant, former Home Secretary of Bihar on February 28, 2025 went largely unnoticed and unsung
India
Mohammad Shami faces extremist’s backlash for prioritizing professional duty over religion
Amidst extremist backlash for prioritizing professional duty over religious observance, Mohammad Shami has remained steadfast, proving that his commitment to cricket and nation takes precedence. Attacked for drinking an energy drink during Ramadan and his daughter celebrating Holi, Shami has let his performance on the field speak louder than the critics
Communalism
“It’s not Aurangzeb’s grave, but a plot to uproot Shivaji Maharaj’s valour!”
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India
Why Quranic Principles Advocate Secular Democracy Over Theocracy? Part 1
The Quran's emphasis on justice, consultation (shura), human dignity, religious freedom, and individual self-determination aligns more closely with secular democracy than authoritarian theocracy
Communalism
How communal unrest was stoked, misinformation & rumours ignited unrest in Nagpur
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India
Draft DPDP Rules, 2025, seeds of both surveillance and freedom
The recently published Draft DPDP, 2025 Rules (Digital Personal Data Protection Rules) contain some safeguards like consent on data possession, while the shadow of a dystopian future looms large, especially with broad exemptions granted to government agencies for processing data related to public services and subsidies that, in turn, create concerning possibilities for expanded state surveillance under the guise of public interest.
History
A socialist world is possible: 2025 Marx Oration
On the occasion of the 142nd death anniversary of Karl Marx, as has happened each year since March 17,1883 when Frederick Engels had delivered his historic speech at the graveside of his closest comrade and friend at the Highgate Cemetery in London, Ashok Dhawale, CPI (M) Polit Bureau and AIKS National President, along with others delivered a Marx Oration. We reproduce the text below