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Bhagat Singh sent to gallows once again!

Repeated attempts by present day academics to whittle down the tradition followed and forged by young revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh are bound to fail; as history endures with the traditions laid by these very men

Journalism in the times of Corona is not a mere ‘job’

Journalists covering the Covid-19 outbreak have found themselves on the frontlines of what is perhaps one of the most dangerous assignments of their lives. Especially in India where the CoronaVirus pandemic is expected to enter a crucial stage in the next few days. 

Khan Saheb in Kashi

Ustad Bismillah Khan, 1916–2006. In the Ustad’s shehnai lies the note of reason

Kashi Vikas Samiti miffed with actress Sara Ali Khan for visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple

The members of the Samiti complained that the actor’s visit was against traditions and established norms

Aaj Tak’s communal agenda surfaces as it targets Shaheen Bagh, mosques over Covid-19

The recently aired show asked why only temples were shut and mosques and gurudwaras were allowed to run

Kashmiri student urges PM to restore 4G internet

In an open letter to the PM, the student says how internet is the only way for students to keep up with their syllabus and poor speed is a deterrent

Bengaluru group files complaint against channel inciting violence against Amulya Leona

The complaint against Public TV seeks an apology and seizure of equipment

Remove Najma Akhtar as Jamia VC: Search committee member writes to President

Ramakrishna Ramaswamy’s said her position as VC should be revoked post objection by the Central Vigilance Commission a year ago

Free speech must for students, IITB alumni to director

Two alumnus of the prestigious, Powai based IIT, Bombay, have in an open letter to the Institute's director urged that the robust traditions of free speech and dissent be upheld on campus

History repeats itself, first time as evil, second time as evil: UP, Nazi Germany

Is there some similarity between what is happening in Uttar Pradesh (UP) 2020 and what unfolded, under Hitler, in Nazi Germany?

How ‘Bura na maano Holi hai’ has undermined the consent of women in India

From casually normalizing abuse to giving Holi a communal colour by targeting minority women, the festival has become more of a nightmare than a celebration

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Bhagat Singh sent to gallows once again!

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