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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...

Journalists Remember Martyred Scribe Mohammad Baqar who Covered 1857 Revolt

Due to his journalistic activities, Maulvi Baqar was tied to the mouth of a large gun and blown to bits at Delhi Gate, said one of the speakers.

Allahabad University Students on Fast Unto Death Against ‘Unprecedented’ Fees Hike

The students fear that the decision will rob a large number of students from the disadvantaged socio-economic background of the opportunity to study at AU.

Needs and rights of Muslim girls ignored by administration: PUCL’s interim report on Hijab Ban in Karnataka

The report finds that the local media’s reportage was riddled with stereotypes

Teachers, Govt Employees to Protest Across UP for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme

A massive protest will be held across all the 75 districts of the state on September 20.

J&K: FIR Filed Against Senior Civil Servant Over Comments on Vegetarian Food’

Abdul Rashid Kohli, who was awarded on Aug 15 for good work, was suspended on Tuesday after his colleague complained alleging that he had hurt religious sentiments during lunch.

UP: Dalit School Teacher Alleges Discrimination by Principal & Upper-caste Teachers

The teacher has alleged that kshatriya caste teachers in the school have formed a separate group and regularly hurl casteist remarks at him. The teacher has complained to the district authorities.

Religious prayer in Kendriya Vidyalayas: SC allows intervention by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

Supreme Court to hear plea against recitation of religious prayers in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathans next month

Delhi: JNU Imposing Fines of up to Rs 15,000 Over Earlier Protests: Students

Among those who have got notices are former JNUSU vice president and PhD scholar Simone Zoya Khan and Kaushik Raj.

Uttar Pradesh: Teacher allegedly breaks Dalit girl’s hand

The alleged abuser is an “upper caste” teacher in a government primary school

BJP’s Manjinder Singh Sirsa files police complaint against Mohammed Zubair

New Delhi: BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa has filed a...

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