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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...
The History and Politics of the “One Nation One Election” Idea (Part 01)
This is an edited transcript of Former Chief Election...
Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva: Book Review
The substantial work is a studied reference from a multitude of sources in the Marathi language as well as a study on the surveillance by colonial powers
Uttarakhand implements Uniform Civil Code (UCC) attracting criticism and concerns
Uttarakhand has become the first state in independent India to enact a comprehensive Uniform Civil Code (UCC), taking a step towards uniformity in personal laws, affecting matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption across all religions. The move has reignited debates regarding the balance between individual rights, religious freedoms, and the constitutional vision of a secular and egalitarian society. While supporters of the step view the UCC as a progressive reform that upholds gender justice and national unity, concerns have been expressed by various critics over its impact on religious diversity and personal autonomy.
Tapan Bose: A Man and a Life to Remember
He was a true leader with his invincible blend of wisdom, vision, courage, conviction, humility and immense warmth.
Nagpur: Billboards portraying Gandhi Bapu’s murder pulled down
Graphic billboards depicting the murder of the Mahatma were pulled down on the afternoon of January 30 from three locations in Nagpur city
ASHA Union Demands Hike in NHM Funds in Union Budget 2025, Social Security Benefits
Piece-rated incentives, at around Rs 2,000/month, were last revised 10 years ago, says AWFFI in open letter to Health Minister J P Nadda.
Tapan K Bose: A life devoted to human rights, peace, and resistance
From fearless documentaries to activism across South Asia, Tapan Bose’s legacy as a champion of justice and self-determination will endure for generations
Between Hope and Despair: 75 Years of Indian Republic
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The government in M’tra not a legitimately elected government through a fair electoral process: Congress
AIPC Chairman Praveen Chakravarthy held a press conference on "Election Fraud: manipulation of Maharashtra’s voter list?" He questions ECI over the suspiciously adding 48 lakh new voters in just six months before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, casting doubt on their legitimacy. Chakravarthy also raised concerns over unusual voter registrations, including 5,000-7,000 voters from a single building in Loni village, Shirdi, without valid Aadhaar cards. He demanded full transparency from the ECI, asking, "Who are these new voters? Are they real, fake, or duplicates? Were their documents properly checked?"
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