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Asia’s ultra-right consensus: ‘Liberal politics, sold by western funded NGOs, isn’t the answer’
The march of the Ultra-Right in the Global South continues on, but unlike their Global North counterparts like Trump, Le Penn & Farage, as bleak as the future may...
Hindu woman found decapitated, maimed in Pakistan
She was also allegedly raped before being murdered and her body was dumped in a wheat field
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
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India
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Even as media accessed the three bills tabled without consultation in Parliament, experts and citizens groups have criticized the opaque and non-consultative methods employed by the Modi 3.0 government
Caste
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Rights
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Minorities
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Rights
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Communal Organisations
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