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Bangladesh: Nobel laureate, Muhammad Yunus, convicted in Bangladesh Court in labour law case
The 83 year-old, Nobel laureate economist was has been awarded six months of simple or non-rigorous imprisonment. He was, however, immediately granted one-month bail after a furnishing bond of Taka 5,000.
Kabul University Prof Protests Taliban ban on Women’s Education, Tears Up Diplomas on TV
A viral clip shows the professor saying that if his mother and sister can’t study, he doesn’t accept the education system.
Workers (Bangladesh)
The author and photographer, a academic from JNU tells us stories through the camera; one lesson that is enduring and humbling, however is the excitement and respect that our neighbours, ordinary Bangladeshis have for Indians
Over 100 Hazaras protesting Kabul suicide bombing detained by Delhi Police for 7 Hours
Image: Twitter/ @REhsan2021New Delhi: After being detained by police in Delhi...
Adani’s capital Modi’s power in Sri Lanka
A symbiosis of genocidal politics and crony capitalism?
India ranks high in cumulative excess Covid-deaths: Lancet report
A global report looking at excess deaths during the pandemic period put India in a harsh light
Aurat March: Highlight of International Women’s Day celebrations in Pakistan
Pakistan’s women’s collective succeeded in overturning administrative attempts to curb the popular women’s march in Lahore
Baby bowls over India, Pakistan cricket teams
Indian cricket team wins match, but gets floored by Pakistan captain’s baby
Bangladesh: Police register complaints over alleged desecration of temples
Hindu community staged protests demanding that the culprits behind the alleged desecration of three temples be arrested
When will Indian fishworkers be assured of their safety on high seas?
National Fishworkers Forum India, Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace & Democracy condemn firing on Indian fishworkers by Pakistan’s maritime security agency
Afghanistan: Bullet riddled bodies of women activists found in Mazar-e-Sharif
Frozan Safi (30), who had taught at a private university in Balkh the northern Afghan province, was one of the victims identified
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India
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Communalism
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India
Assam’s intellectuals rally for democracy: Condemn chief minister’s conspiracy allegations against Dr. Hiren Gohain
The Sahitya Akademi award winner, 85-year-old Gohain has repeatedly been targeted by the CM for his vocal stance against the ruling BJP government. In January, 2024, the chief minister also directed Gauhati University to take action against a teacher who merely displayed support for Gohain.
Caste
Why Modi’s poll histrionics accusing Congress of potentially fracturing away SC/ST quotas to Muslims is a spurious claim?
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Freedom
Free speech “eroding”: report details 137 incidents of free speech violations in the past 4 months
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India
Manipur: a year on, thousands of lives disrupted but the conflict continues
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