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The Metamorphic Resistance: Mahmoud Darwish, Resilience (Sumud), and the Architecture of Survival
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Biden stresses a desire to defend democratic norms on call with Modi
During the call, President Biden talked about the importance of committing to democratic values to maintain the close relationship between the two countries.
The crux of the matter
It appears that the government of India and the ruling party are insensitive to matters that all the world find heart-rending
PPCBC condemns arrests of Indian journalists covering farmers’ movement
Canadian Punjabi Press Club members hold demonstration outside Indian consulate in Vancouver
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
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