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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...

In-depth analysis of NRC Coordinator, Prateek Hajela’s Affidavit reveals stand based on hypotheses

Poses danger of diluting NRC processThe affidavit submitted by...

Indian Fishworkers protest at 23 ports and harbours against proposed shipping corridor

Fishworkers from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka,...

The Sabarimala Verdict: Whose Morality, Whose Freedom?

A significant social and political churning is underway on...

The Tall Price That Gujarat’s Tribals Are Paying for the ‘Tallest’ Statue

Their land gone and facing displacement, tribals in some...

An Open Letter to Sardar Patel: Medha Patkar

As mass displacement accompanies the unveiling of Sardar Patel's...

Azeem’s Death Result of Scuffle between Groups of Boys: Police 

Elaborating on the tragic death of 8-year old madrassa...

UP Police arbitrarily books 80 Muslims under UAPA

Human rights groups Rihai Manch and NCHRO delegation visited...

Is State co-ordinator Prateek Hajela hell-bent on derailing the NRC?

His 175-page report comes up for hearing on November...

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