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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...

CJP urges Zee News remove debate show “Taal Thok Ke” over divisive Waqf-Holi debate

The complaint points out how the anchor Chandan Singh manipulated a Waqf protest into a false narrative that linked it to a fabricated threat against Holi, fuelled by sensational claims and hostile interruptions, turning the show into a biased and unbalanced spectacle

“It’s not Aurangzeb’s grave, but a plot to uproot Shivaji Maharaj’s valour!”

Muslims in Maharashtra, even during Shivaji Maharaj’s time, have stayed loyal to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and even today they still have faith in this land; the current controversy is only to re-establish Brahmical hegemony and take away from Shivaji’s unique valour

A socialist world is possible: 2025 Marx Oration

On the occasion of the 142nd death anniversary of Karl Marx, as has happened each year since March 17,1883 when Frederick Engels had delivered his historic speech at the graveside of his closest comrade and friend at the Highgate Cemetery in London, Ashok Dhawale, CPI (M) Polit Bureau and AIKS National President, along with others delivered a Marx Oration. We reproduce the text below

Telangana journalists granted bail after court strikes down ‘Organised Crime’ charge

Pulse News journalists arrested in pre-dawn police raid over alleged ‘derogatory’ remarks against CM Revanth Reddy; court rejects organised crime charge, raising concerns over Telangana government’s misuse of law to suppress dissent

Mughal Emperors Played Holi And Called It Eid-e-Gulabi

Amir Khusro And Other Muslim Poets Composed Beautiful Verses On Holi; Now It is Being Weaponised

Colours of Discord: How Holi is being turned into a battleground for hate and exclusion

Once a festival of unity and joy, Holi is now marred by political rhetoric and exclusionary calls. While some leaders push for harmony, the ruling establishment fuels division

The murder of Raghvendra Bajpai: A chilling reminder of the dangers faced by journalists in India

Investigative journalist and RTI activist, Raghvendra Bajpai, was shot dead in broad daylight after exposing corruption in Uttar Pradesh. His murder has sparked outrage, raising urgent questions about press freedom and journalist safety in India

Madras HC unblocks Vikatan site

Ananda Vikatan secures key relief as the Madras High Court rules that blocking the entire website was disproportionate for a single cartoon.

‘Free speech under threat’: again, Jamia student moves court against ‘highhanded’ suspension

For the past few months, since November 2024, repression and police force have been used to intimidate students of the Jamia Milia Islamia

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