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Politics of Humiliation: Mahua Moitra, mob intimidation and the Calcutta High Court’s warning

The alleged attack on Mahua Moitra came just a day after the Calcutta High Court warned against the growing culture of mob justice, public humiliation and egg pelting in West Bengal

The demolition of Babri mosque & Growing Threat of Hindutva Extremism

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the demolition of...

Civil Society demands Vasundhara Raje’s Resignation

Demand in wake of Afrazul's murder  Update: Deplorable Act, criminal to...

Muslim Labourer Hacked to Death in Rajasthan

A half charred body of a man was recovered...

In 2016, NCRB Recorded 869 Communal Riots; Home Ministry Says 703

In 2016, 869 cases relating to communal riots were...

Jignesh Mevani a Threat, Attacked 4 Times in 24 Hours

 Young and firebrand leader Jignesh Mevani has been attacked...

Babri Masjid Demolition: 25 Years On

On 6th December 1992, I was in judicial custody...

Remembering murdered activists is important – but not enough

My organisation publishes annual, online tributes to activists who...

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Mumbai stands with students, but the state pushes back

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