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MoEFCC subverting the Forest Rights Act, 2006: 150 Citizens groups

Over 150 countrywide organisations have in a communication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined how the Forest Rights Act, 2006 is being consistently undermined, threatening not just Adivasis but forests and the environment

Covid-19 impact: Child Labour likely to increase

A joint report by the ILO and UNICEF finds that millions of children are at risk of being pulled out of school and forced to work for a living

Should the Ulema Take Themselves Seriously?

The Ulama would perhaps be very disappointed to learn that their new role as the guide and leader of Muslims is in fact a gift bestowed on them, not by Muslims, but by the Christian British

Ranjan and Anjan Gogoi: Quid pro bros?

The former CJI who presided over controversial cases and allegedly ruled in favour of the regime wasn’t the only one to benefit unexpectedly from the center’s benevolence

Bhim Army’s Azad urges Delhi LG to grant him security for Delhi visit

In his letter, Azad expressed concerns over the safety of the people from the minorities and people of the SC/ST/OBC community

High level committee visited Kokrajhar Detention camp

Kokrajhar, November 19: Dainik Asom reports that a high-level...

Tussle ensues between India and Nepal over disputed Kalapani area

Disputed area is part of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand on the Indian map and part, while Nepal says it is part of its Darchula district

In Gujarat, even Dalit Cops are not spared, driven out of temple, refused food

RAJKOT: A sign of how entrenched is caste in...

BUS KARO, BMC! Chief Pardeshi says BEST will only be a feeder service in the future

Buses to operate on routes outside railways, Metro and...

Why Govt schemes to modernise madrasas can’t provide quality education to poor Muslims

Excerpts from the “independent and non-sponsored” report, “A New...

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Former Judges condemn Amit Shah’s remarks misconstruing Supreme Court’s Salwa Judum Judgment

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From an octagenarian…still young at heart

This Program of youth from South Asia was organised to Commemorate Adm. Ramdas, Karamat Ali and Tapan Bose who dedicated their lives for promoting peace in South Asia. Sent to Sabrangindia by Lalita Ramdas