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Bihar & the Delusion of Independent Journalism: A Free Speech Record of Five Years

Free Speech Collective (FSC), has published a detailed report of Bihar’s Free Speech Record, November ‘20-’25 which it released on November 5 and may be accessed hereFree Speech CollectiveWith...

Delhi HC greenlights Cobrapost’s Sting, calls Free Speech Lifeblood of Democracy

In a shot in the arm for freedom of...

SC ends gender discrimination at Sabrimala: Women of all ages can enter temple

In a resounding slap in the face of patriarchy...

Ayodhya Verdict: The Dispute Is Not Settled Yet

The appeal for reference was dismissed by the Supreme...

Complainant in Hate Speech case against UP CM Adityanath held for Gang Rape

His SC plea challenged an Allahabad High Court order...

A year after protests, BHU’s female students recount how their lives changed for better or worse

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently in Varanasi...

India Risking Economic Future By Underinvesting In Health, Education: New Study

Mumbai: Poor quality education and the relatively high prevalence...

‘Online’ JNU entrance exams are a scam in the making: JNUSU

Students from distant areas and marginalised backgrounds will be...

Former Allahabad University teachers write open letter to President over crisis caused by VC Hangloo

Addressed to the Hon’ble Visitor of AU (The President)...

ABVP members assault BHU students hosting gender equality event

The students argue that the police and the university...

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