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The Deaths behind India’s Cleanliness

India has progressed technologically, legislated against manual scavenging, and constitutionally abolished untouchability. Yet, in the twenty-first century, caste still determines who enters a sewer. The persistence of manual scavenging...

Indian American Muslim Council condemns police brutality during anti-CAA protests in India

International organisations come together to organise solidarity meets and protests in Texas

Dalits and Muslims come together at anti-CAA protest in Malegaon

60,000 people turn up, protest remains peaceful

Controlling Dissent: Ramchandra Guha, left leaders detained for anti-CAA protests

Yogendra Yadav and Left leaders like Sitaram Yechury, Nilotpal Basus and Brinda Karat detained in nation-wide protests against CAA.

BJP in Assam coming to its senses?

Senior BJP leaders in Assam meet with CM Sonowal to discuss the problems with the CAA

Protesters Gather to Protest the CCA 2019/NRC in Mumbai

Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan has thousands of people who have come from all over the city to protest the unconstitutional Citizen Amendment Act of 2019.

UP police detain, lathi-charge peaceful Samajwadi Party protestors

Police crackdown on demonstrators for defying Sec 144 imposed in the state

If we are here, only then will the jungle remain: Adivasis and forest dwellers

In the recently concluded winter session of Lok Sabha, a question was raised about the scheme for relocation and rehabilitation of villages from forest area for the development of Tiger Reserve Forest and the compensation given to such villagers.

Julio Ribeiro condemns “atmosphere of fear”

Julio Ribeiro, who is best remembered as one of Mumbai's most fearless policemen, and someone who has remained committed to upholding and defending India's secular and democratic values even after retiring from the force, will not be able to attend the Hum Bharat Ke Log protest supported by various citizens groups including Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP). He has therefore sent us this written message to inspire and encourage us to continue fighting the good fight.

Celebs join anti-CAA chorus, condemn police brutality against students

Many among them have previously been staunch supporters of Modi

In times of CAA & NRC remember the words of Kakori martyrs

Image Courtesy: thewire.in  The Kakori conspiracy (or Kakori train robbery...

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