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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….
14 US Senators demand India be designated CPC
They made the demand in a letter to the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Friend or agent: US arm of OFBJP registers as foreign ‘agent’ of the Indian party
The group that lobbies abroad to further BJP’s international goals denies being under investigation by the DOJ though
UN bats for Indigenous Peoples’ rights amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
OHCHR issues guidance on protection of Indigenous Rights to healthcare, information, livelihood, land and other resources
Remove the existing bad apples in your basket
Some advice to Facebook Chief Zuckerberg on hiring practices
Indian diaspora stands with Prahsant Bhushan
On Wednesday, many Indian organisations in America came together to voice their support for Prashant Bhushan and discuss the current condition of the right to free speech in India
Canadian Punjabi Press Club condemns attack on journalists in Delhi
Three journalists of The Caravan had been physically attacked and verbally abused, a female reporter was also sexually harassed
Facebook protects hate speech by ‘regime favourites’ of ruling BJP?
A Wall Street Journal report says that by turning a blind eye to controversial hate speech by Indian politicians, the social media platform was favouring Modi's BJP
Why does Kamala Harris care more about human rights than her Indianness?
Is she indian? Is she Black? Is she Hindu? America’s Democratic nominee for vice president 2020 has confused RW Indians
Babri Masjid demolition vs pulling down of statues of racists in the US
Beware of false parallels being drawn by supporters of the right-wing to justify the demolition of a medieval era mosque in India
Indian-Americans protest communalism in NYC
Gather in Times Square to denounce politics of hate
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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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