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The Feared: A wake-up call to the gross human rights violations inflicted on thousands of undertrials
The Feared is a collection of interviews conducted by Neeta Kolhatkar with 11 political prisoners and, in some cases, their loved ones. Through these conversations, she vividly portrays their...
Hygiene or Harassment? Fears of profiling arise as UP government, once again, mandate name displays at food establishments; HP govt follows
Amid new food safety rules mandating display of personal details and identification, concerns grow over selective targeting of marginalised vendors under the guise of public health measures; HP govt “distances” itself from its minister’s stance Thursday evening
Threatened by Meitei Leepun, Babloo Loitongbam stands firm against false claims and advocates for refugees
After receiving threats from Meitei Leepun, Babloo Loitongbam issues a statement denying allegations of financial ties to the Kuki community, calls for a transparent refugee policy and reaffirms his commitment to peaceful advocacy for human rights in Manipur
The real significance of September 17 & the continuing struggle for Telangana’s Legacy
True democratic governance post Nizam’s rule began only after the 1952 general elections, unlike what the present Congress’s claims (A. Revanth Reddy, has chosen to commemorate September 17 as ‘Praja Palana Dinotsavam’—or ‘People’s Governance Day.’) that democracy took root immediately after annexation on September 17, 1948 because following the annexation, Hyderabad was placed under military rule, led by General J.N. Chaudhary, until 1949
Remembering a legacy of peace: The enduring influence of Badshah Khan
In a world increasingly fraught with conflict and the...
Meitei Leepun threatens Human Rights Defender Babloo Loitongbam over alleged ties to the Kuki community, “visits” his home to intimidate his family
At a recent press conference, that generated tensions, Meitei Leepun accused Babloo Loitongbam of harbouring illegal immigrants, aiding foreign interference, and working against Meitei interests, warning of severe repercussions.
Constituent Assembly Did Not Envision ‘One Nation, One Election’
Modi regime negates the legislative intent of the Constituent Assembly and B.R. Ambedkar’s vision by accepting the ‘One Nation, One Election’ scheme.
Stop using politics of hate to hide failure to protect women and their rights: Open Letter to Uttarakhand Govt
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In a strong open communication to the governor of Uttarakhand, citizens groups have urged termperance in governance. While pointing out the spiralling crimes against women, signatories have pointed out how hate crimes against minorities are being deliberately fuelled to divert attention from these, especially the role of BJP politicians in them
When looks embody the soul: Sitaram Yechury
It took the tragic jolt of Sita’s passing for...
Ladakh’s fight for autonomy: Sonam Wangchuk leads foot march to Delhi
Demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, Ladakhis rally to preserve their cultural heritage and fragile ecosystem amidst growing political and environmental challenges
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