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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...
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
Holi: Poetry, syncretism, and dilemmas
While many people (including the Prime Minister) are declaring that they would not celebrate Holi this year due to COVID-19; the good, bad, and ugly that colour Holi celebrations in India still mandate discussion.
Delhi violence: Fundamental change in nature of assault on journalists, identity of assaulter
Report by CAAJ also shows how complicity and partisanship of the media itself has led to journalists on ground paying the price
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