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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...

Afghanistan: Women, Economy and Taliban

By discrimination on the basis of gender, the Taliban are violating key principles of equality laid down in Islam

Two more hijab controversies in Karnataka

Within a span of nearly two months, the state has reported five instances of banning hijab on-campus

Maharashtra students demand cancellation of physical exams

Students held demonstrations against physical exam cancellation after Youtube content creator gives a call for protests

Karnataka police lathi-charge protesting students

Was this excessive display of force absolutely necessary?

Urgent need to revive and sustain Banarasi weaving industry

Weavers, activists and scholars came together for the launch of CJP's report on the state of the industry in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic induced Lockdown, and advocated for more robust policies as well as a national campaign to empower the weavers and artisans

Why was Malayalam channel MediaOne’s broadcast licence revoked?

The Kerala High Court has stayed the operation of the order issued to the news channel by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting 

Gandhi’s death anniversary: Indian Christians to fast and pray for unity

The Martyr’s Day observance by the Christians of India will be without speeches, slogans on political signage

‘Abide With Me’ will Stay Forever!

A recent Government (Defence Ministry) communique finds no mention of ‘Abide With Me’ in this year’s ‘Beating Retreat’ programme which will be held on January 29, as the culmination of the events on and around Republic Day

Suresh Chavhanke back on the derailed “UPSC Jihad” fake news train? 

Sudarshan News’ Suresh Chavhanke targeted Jamtara the District Collector Faiz AK Ahmed Mumtaz accusing him, not saluting the national Flag on Republic Day

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