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The Throttling of Free Discussion in Academia: Strong-arm Tactics by ABVP and Cave in by Azim Premji University

– A Free Speech Collective Commentary The vandalism and violence by members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) against a proposed discussion on February 24, 2026, by “Spark”, an...

Mahapanchayats and hate panchayats are not the same

Jamia shooter, Surajpal Amu call for anti-Muslim violence, and seem to have gotten away yet again!

From Bujha Singh to Stan Swamy: A story of institutional apathy

The State has proved that it doesn’t care for seniors when it comes to suppressing any voice of dissent

Another bullet from Arsenal pierces through NIA’s Bhima Koregaon case!

Now evidence emerges of files being planted on Surendra Gadling’s hard drive using same malware as in the case of Rona Wilson

Jesuits of India, journalists and academics bid Fr Stan Swamy an emotional farewell

Shortly after the death of Fr Stan Swamy, supporters and family members come together to remember the man one last time and denounce the callousness of authorities

Fr Stan Swamy’s death highlights the need to repeal UAPA

This tragic death has also once again brought to light jail conditions endured by the others accused in the case

Impoverished Adivasis Hunted as Criminals

Here's a study by the Bagaicha Research Team on how people in Jharkhand are accused of being Naxalites

Father Stan Swamy passes away waiting for bail

The ailing human rights defender was put on ventilator support on Saturday, and suffered a cardiac arrest early morning on Monday

4,000 Adivasis, Charged as ‘Naxals in Jails of Jharkand

“4000 Adivasis, charged as ‘naxals’, are in the jails...

Let Us Act to Save Common Village Lands of Jharkand: A Constitutional Plea

Can Govt Give Away ‘Common Village Land’ to Industrialists...

Who is responsible for Extremism or Naxalism?

Supreme Court says: ‘Indian State, with its blinkered vision...

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