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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.

Bangladeshi women workers say Saudi bosses rape and abuse them

The workers believed the KSA was a safe place...

‘Don’t teach us Nationalism’: Gurmehar’s Grandfather tells CNN-News 18; War veterans voice support

"The government should stop inflaming the issue"Gurmehar Kaur's grandfather...

Kerala schoolgirl stops 10 child marriages including her own with one phone call

The school girl informed Childline that she wanted to...

‘Assault on women’s rights’: Director of ‘Lipstick…’ vows to fight after Censor Board snub

Director Alankrita Shrivastava said that "as a woman and...

Who speaks for Islam in India?

From an Islamic point of view then it is...

Mama Cash: Funding Women’s Rights

Mama Cash is an international funder supporting groups, organisations, networks and...

Kerala was a beacon of hope for India on gender issues, but things are changing for the worse

The alleged abduction and assault of a well-known actress...

Sexual abuse case on Bengaluru playschool staffer opens up can of worms, more kids complain

While the police say they have arrested three officials...

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