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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
Super Bowl features 30-second farmers protest advertisement
The Fresno Sikh community along with the city Mayor expressed solidarity with Indian farmers in their battle to assert their basic human rights.
Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress to India
Members of the India caucus also raised concerns about internet shutdowns
India falls to 53rd rank in Global Democracy Index due to ‘democratic backsliding’
Last year, India was ranked at 51st position and continues to be a “flawed democracy” like 51 other countries
British Parliament may consider debate on Indian farmers’ protests
UK Parliament's Petitions Committee may hold debate at Westminster Hall in the House of Commons on the farmers protests and press freedom in India
Peaceful protests are a hallmark of any thriving democracy: US on Farmers’ Protest
Remarks made at a press briefing by State Department spokesperson, meanwhile Delhi Police file FIR against Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg continues to support farmers, offers toolkit on Twitter
While Indian celebrities band together to popularise government-favoured hashtags, activist Greta Thunberg posts about possible methods to support the movement online.
Coup in Myanmar: Military detains Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint
Military chief Min Aung Hlaing now in power; India expresses "deep concern", says situation being monitored
Joe Biden orders end of use of private prisons
However, the order does not apply to immigration detention, where more than 80% detained immigrants are held in private prisons
IAMC releases Human Rights Status Report, raises concerns about HRDs in India
During the webinar, UN special rapporteur said that she has been trying to engage with Indian government but the response has been bleak and disappointing
Arab Spring to the Chilean Revolution
The quest for participative democracy continues
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Memories of ‘Nine Eleven’ today
On a day remembered and vilified, the author recalls moments of despair, brute violence and historical significance. All on the ninth of September….
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