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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...

Did Aurangzeb also issue a ‘farman’ against razing temples?

Amidst the Gyanvapi controversy, perhaps it is time to also look into historical facts that a majoritarian regime wants to erase

EXCLUSIVE: Shahjahan returned properties of King Jai Singh for donating haveli for Taj Mahal

Documents show that havelis were given back to Raja Jai Singh in exchange for a specific mansion belonging to his grandfather Raja Man Singh that was voluntarily donated for construction of the Taj Mahal

Gujarat: Hindu man killed by own community for using loudspeaker at temple

The daily wage earner was beaten to death in a Mehsana temple

Is Taj Mahal not a part of Indian Culture?

One can say the totality of plural expressions of people is Indian culture; it is inclusive and has syncretism in all the aspects of social life

AICCTU leader Sucheta De removed from JNU campus!

De accused the university administration of trying to separate workers union from trade unions

Bombay High Court quashes FIR against Solapur Journalist

Procedure was not followed as per CrPC., for a public servant wishing to prosecute someone for defamation, says HC

Rajasthan HC grants interim protection to News 18 anchor Aman Chopra

The TV channel is accused of spreading misinformation, inciting communal disharmony shortly after the Jahangirpuri demolitions

What is the truth behind the ‘Chota Pakistan’ video?

A man calling Kavalande village ‘Chota Pakistan’ in a video of a Muslim gathering, has gone viral

950 mosques and 24 temples approved for loudspeakers: Mumbai Police

All religious places worked together to ensure adherence to noise pollution rules

Guess where India stands on the World Press Freedom Index?

India’s ranking has fallen to 150 out of 180 countries, slipping further this year in the Reporters Without Borders’ Index 

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