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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

Budget 2019 Must Tackle Missed Skill Development Targets Even As Ministry’s Funds Go Unutilised

Mumbai: Budgetary allocation to the ministry of skill development...

Irish parliament passes bill that outlaws Israeli settlements goods

Though estimates put the value of settlement-made exports to...

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On Republic Day: Is the Government Upholding or Overturning the Constitution of India?

On 26 January, 1950, the constitution of India came...

Canadian academics, activists call on Indian gov’t to drop charges against Anand Teltumbde

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UN asks Australian govt to suspend Adani’s project in the country

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A Community Poster that Speaks for Peace: Bombay 1992-1993

Do Hindustani  This first appeared in September 2001 ‘Hum Saab Ek...

Woman who entered Sabarimala shrine thrown out by in-laws

The development came days after her mother-in-law allegedly assaulted her...

9 Indian billionaires hold as much wealth as 50% population at the bottom: Oxfam report

The combined revenue and capital expenditure of the Centre...

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