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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.

Nirbhaya & Bilkees Bano: Different Parametres for Justice?

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Deputy Jailer suspended for Social Media post on Tribal’s Torture: Chhattisgarh

Varsha Dongre, who deleted her post later, called for...

Over 10 Years, Bengaluru Molestations Reported Rose 417%, Conviction Rate Was 0.37%

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Horrific Rape & Police Torture of Minor Tribal Girls Rampant says Women Jailer: Chhattisgarh

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New Policy Would Have Kept Me Out of JNU: Dalit PhD Scholar

My achievement as a student coming from a government...

For a Syrian refugee’s zest for life, think of Zozan Hassan Khalil

Given her grit and determination, Zozan is bound to...

No joke: UN Chooses Saudi Arabia to Champion Women’s Rights

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