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Remembering Bhagat Singh, Reclaiming the Right to be A Free Thinker

It is quite a striking experience when, in Europe – including in France which is the historical birthplace of secularism –, one gets automatically told, for example, "Oh, you are a Hindu!" if one says one is Indian, or "Oh, you are a Muslim! if one says one is Algerian.

Kathua Case: Fearful Bakarwals Oppose CBI Enquiry

Newsclick caught up with the community as it moved...

Girls at Dhabas: challenging issues of safety, or ‘respectability’ in urban Pakistan?

“You need to understand,” I told the reporter. “These...

Kathua Case: A Communal Crime, Now a Communal Trial?

The Supreme Court, in its silence, is allowing for...

Kathua Rape Case mentioned in British Columbian Legislature

Even as Ankur Sharma, the advocate representing the accused...

Is Death Penalty a Solution?

Vrinda Grover spoke on why this is a wrong...

Unnao residents hold audacious rally supporting BJP MLA accused of rape

On Monday April 23, the residents of Unnao, Uttar...

Asaram convicted, given life sentence for raping minor girl

A Jodhpur court on Wednesday found self-styled spiritual guru...

Why The Death Penalty For Child Rape Does Not Mean Swifter, Better Justice

Mumbai: About 90% of child rape cases were pending...

Even beyond Kathua, sexual assaults of children persist

The sexual assault of children will always be horrible...

BJP has most legistators with declared cases of Crimes against Women: ADR Report

In a damning indictment of the BJP’s commitment to...

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