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Imperative for Understanding Evolution of Human Rights Paradigm: Whither Human Rights in India

‘Whither Human Rights in India’ is a comprehensive exploration of how the devastation of human rights over the parts decade symbolise a crucial departure or rupture, manifesting a new fascist paradigm

Government demands an apology from 12 suspended Rajya Sabha MPs

All 12 MPs have been sitting on a daily protest in front of the Gandhi statue in Parliament since then, but government has refused to relent

Jawabdehi Yatra: A new citizens’ movement to demand accountability

Renowned social worker Aruna Roy and many former administrative and police officers flag off the march

Nishad community’s open anger at Amit Shah rally should worry BJP 

The community “expected” Amit Shah to announce a reservation for Nishads. However, when that didn't happen, anger started bubbling over

IMF and other global bodies now pushing for better accounting of mineral wealth by governments

After nearly five years of sustained advocacy, organisations succeed in drawing the IMF’s attention towards government mismanagement of natural resource wealth

Pegasus scandal: SC stays Justice Lokur Commission probe

Decision comes even as it is revealed that Rona Wilson’s laptop was infected with Pegasus spyware

What caused the massive fire at Rohingya camp in Nuh?

32 Rohingya shanties were gutted in the fire at Nuh, Haryana; this is the third such blaze this year at a Rohingya refugee camp in north India

Modi as performer

Here are a few points about looking at the Modi theatre phenomenon in the context of serious theatre.

The What, Where, Why and How of AFSPA

The law enacted in 1958 aimed at controlling insurgency and cross border militancy, but successive governments at the Centre have been reluctant to withdraw it even after peace is restored.In wake of the Nagaland killings, let us explore how AFSPA gives unbridled power to the armed forces.

No more teenage girls to be forced into marriage in India?

The Union Cabinet’s clearance to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years has set social media abuzz

Cabinet clears draft bill on linking Aadhaar with Voter ID

Avoids contempt of court by making the process “voluntary” and only “for authentication purposes”

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Imperative for Understanding Evolution of Human Rights Paradigm: Whither Human Rights in India

‘Whither Human Rights in India’ is a comprehensive exploration of how the devastation of human rights over the parts decade symbolise a crucial departure or rupture, manifesting a new fascist paradigm

Sharp spike in hate, minorities the target, hate is new normal: India Hate Lab Report 2025

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