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42nd Anniversary of 1984 Sikh genocide: Amnesia of the Indian state and society
For almost last 3 decades now, on every anniversary of the 1984 genocide of Sikhs in India, this author has been reminding the Nation how Indian State and judiciary...
Covid 19 and furthering of sectarian agenda in education
Chapters on human rights and secularism deleted from curriculum
They abused us, asked us to worship their idols: Christians attacked in UP
Vikash a young Christian preacher recalls how he recently escaped from a right wing mob in Azamgarh
Why social media sites must exercise social responsibility and nip hate speech in the bud
Even as police arrest the likes of Shubham Mishra for issuing rape threats to a comedian, the offensive posts must be culled from social media in the first place
UN takes closer look at attacks on women journalists
Special Rapporteur seeks to lay the foundation for States to establish an appropriate human rights framework to ensure the protection of women journalists.
Himachal Pradesh CM lauds efforts of anganwadi workers during Covid-19 pandemic
The anganwadi workers made over 5 lakh masks, but some still complain of inadequate pay
Journalists’ unions call for peaceful media protest on July 9, Press Rights Day
In the wake of Covid19 thousands of media persons have been sacked, and scores are being harassed and charged under various laws.
Are citizenship and secularism ‘disposable’ subjects for Indian students?
MHRD 'rationalises' curriculum, also drops modules on Human Rights, Legal Aid and Local Government
Inquiry demanded to probe journalist’s death at AIIMS
DB's Tarun Sisodia had allegedly died by suicide in Delhi on Monday
Can Islam and Homosexuality be Reconciled?
There seems to a consensus within Islamic theology that...
Covid-19: Schools terminate contractual services, reduce teaching staff during lockdown
Schools say that non-payment of fees and no support of government have led them to take these decisions
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India
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India
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Minorities
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