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Cries for Justice in India grow louder!
Come February 20, and the world will once again observe the ‘World Day of Social Justice’. It is an annual feature during which many all over (particularly politicians) will wax eloquent on...
Nagaland Assembly adopts resolution to repeal AFSPA
Unanimous decision in wake of the Oting massacre where security forces had gunned down 14 civilians
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
CJP Team -
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
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