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The Faultlines In Secularism

A secular republic is one of humanity's most difficult political achievements.

Large-scale Bangladeshi migration to Assam a myth?

Migration data released by Census department debunks claims of ethno-chauvinist groups

Exam failure major trigger for student suicides: NCRB

As per the NCRB, more than 10,000 students in 2018 and 82,000 students in the last decade have ended their lives owing to different reasons

Cong’s fact-finding report questions role of JNU admin, right-wing groups

Report by members of Congress party and NSUI also questions role of police

CAA is fundamentally discriminatory: UN

International body raises concerns over new law undermining commitment to equality before law

JNU violence must be investigated by a judicial commission

 Image Courtesy: moneycontrol.com Delhi Police's press conference on the JNU...

Raghuram Rajan condemns JNU violence, praises student protests

  Raghuram Rajan, former head of the Reserve Bank of...

The “CAA”t is out of the bag

CAA has been made effective from January 10 and now non-Muslim communities from 3 countries can start applying for citizenship in India

Punjab’s Robinhood Dulla Bhatti: Why Lohri is celebrated

Every Lohri, Punjabis sing the songs of Dulla Bhatti and build a bonfire for the community. The story behind this is complex, endearing, and dates back to the legend of India’s very own Robinhood.

SC bats for freedom of speech, trade in Kashmir

Landmark judgment on internet shutdown delves into intricacies of degree and scope of reasonable restrictions vis a vis rights and freedoms

BJP’s Overdrive on CAA, 2019 Busted

Point by Point Rebuttal of BJP’s CAA Booklet

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The Faultlines In Secularism

A secular republic is one of humanity's most difficult political achievements.

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No ‘Pakistan conspiracy’ in Noida labour unrest: Fact-finding report

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