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New York: Support Bill to end caste discrimination, campaign intensifies
Last week, May 6, the move to get caste equity bills pushed in New York state, received a push with a group of 50+ inter-faith coalitions, led by Dalit leaders and advocates met with several legislators
Iranian Filmmaker barred from coming to Indian Film Festival, passport seized in Iran
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IFFI jury chair outraged over inclusion of “Kashmir Files”; calls it propaganda
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Its Representation Of Islam Reeked Of Supremacism And Exclusivism
Zakir Naik, controversial cleric to preach during FIFA World Cup?
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UN member states raise concerns about violence against minorities, hate speech, draconian laws during India’s UPR
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Priority low income housing, inclusivity, dialogue: Lula da Silvia’s victory speech to the people of Brazil (October 30, 2022)
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India can gain credibility through inclusion and respect to human rights
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