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The Uneasy Calm in Assam: The Limits of Control of a Nervous Government
The first wave of mourning is over in Assam. Posters have curled in the rain, loudspeakers have fallen silent. What followed was not silence but saturation — endless debates,...
In Pope Francis’ death the world has lost a visionary
April 21, 2025In the death of Pope Francis, the...
Pope Francis passes away at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, at 88 years, a day after making an appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. He was recognised as a humble pontiff, a progressive Pope and a global voice for peace, and justice.
Delimitation: Strengthening democracy or rigging the game?
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“The President’s order which was laid before parliament were simply torn into pieces by Parliament whose decisions seems to have been actuated more by the conveniences of individual members of the house rather than by the consideration of their general interest”[1]- remark of Charu Charan Biswas, second law minister of India over first delimitation in independent India.
Police Officer alleged ‘BJP’linked sources’ deposited ₹10 lakh into his account to facilitate EVM tampering, ECI sought report, DEO Beed refutes claims
After PSI Ranjit Kasle alleged, he was removed to enable EVM tampering and received ₹10 lakh from BJP-linked sources, the DEO, Beed, refuted all claims in a report to the CEO, Maharashtra, the ECI dismissed the charges as coming from a "disgruntled officer," but questions around the money trail and motive remain unanswered
Destruction of forest in Kancha Gachibowli, Telangana violation of Congress party manifesto: CCG Statement
The destruction of over 100 acres of forested land in Kancha Gachibowli, to allow an IT hub is a violation of the Congress party’s own manifesto say retired civil servants who have constituted themselves into the Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG)
Politics of truth needs constant and sincere engagement with people
Need for a vibrant political movement: thus while electoral breakthroughs may be delayed due to systemic factors, even in its early stage this movement starts contributing to creating a better world and its own members also start experiencing a reduction of their distress and a strengthening of their commitment and capability.
Manipur: In a First Under Prez Rule, ‘Tactical Retreat’ by Meiteis
Several Kuki-Zo civil society organisations warn against any attempt to breach ‘buffer zone’.
Standing Truth on its Head: Ambedkar and BJP agenda
This 14th April (2025) the Nation celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti (Anniversary)....
Computer science experts question ECI’s rebuttal of Tulsi Gabbard on Indian EVMs
Computer Science & Programming Experts, have questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s rebuttal of Tulsi Gabbard (Director of National Intelligence, US Government)’s claim that Indian EVMs are not connected to the Internet
Torn Pages, Broken Bones – The Violent Suppression of Teachers’ Voices
W.Bengal school teachers who were not involved in bribery fight to retain jobs.
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Rule of Law
From Victim to Accused: High Court of Gujarat’s 2025 Ruling on Religious Conversion
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Communalism
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Politics
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