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‘We Cannot Be Afraid’: Rhiya Ahir in Conversation with Teesta Setalvad

What does it mean to stand beside young people when they choose to confront power?In this conversation, activist and journalist Teesta Setalvad speaks with Rhiya Ahir, whose act of...

Thousands gather to protest the Transgender persons (Protection of Rights) bill, 2018 at Jantar Mantar

Thousands of transgender, intersex and gender non confirming people...

Discrimination over menstruation a breach of human rights: Indian Biologists

Biologists from eminent universities and education centres in Mohali,...

Women’s organisations in Jaipur to protest the murder of Sanjali and Neha

The women’s rights group from Jaipur are calling on...

Lack of planning: India’s 95% of e-waste is managed by unorganized sector, mainly ‘kabadiwalas’

Use of electronic materials has increased over the years,...

2018 – Year of Raging Joblessness

The tragedy of unemployment continues, complemented by a government...

Why was Dalit Leader Chandrashekhar taken for a Late Night Ride by Mumbai Cops?

Chandrashekhar Azad, the dashing young Dalit leader from Saharanpur,...

I won’t stop or bow down and I cannot be bought: Chandrashekhar Azad

Speaking while he was illegally detained at his hotel...

Mumbai cops prevent Dalit leader Chandrashekhar Azad from leaving hotel, meeting media

Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad is being virtually held...

Naseeruddin Shah & backlash for Hijacked Political Narrative of Muslims

This article is complimentary to an article published in “The...

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