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From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali

Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village

A manifesto for ‘ non- voters’ ….?

While all the mainstream parties are busy issuing statements...

Why is human rights defender Samiul Biswas being wrongfully held in judicial custody?

Samiul Biswas has faced intimidation and harassment from both...

Media outlets forced to remove false and defamatory news about Najeeb Ahmed

In a bittersweet victory for Fatima Nafees, whose son...

Economist Jean Drèze among three activists detained in Jharkhand, released

The activists alleged that the police initially said a...

Eminent economist Jean Drèze arrested in Jharkhand

According to sources, they were organising a meeting on...

‘Congress Income Scheme Could Work But Must Not Replace Social Spending’

Bengaluru: The 10% reservation announced for economically weaker sections...

Theatre Artists Protest Against NSD’s Award Ceremony

Theatre artistes across the country held a silent and...

AMU: Women Leaders Summit held on Women’s College Campus

After section of male students of the Aligarh Muslim...

“National Priority” over Academic Freedom: Board of Studies member resigns in protest

On 13 March 2019, the Central University of Kerala...

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