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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

One Year on, Truth about Gauri Lankesh Assassination refuses to stay buried

September 5 marks one whole year since the eventful...

How the Kashmir conflict is getting personal and putting families at risk

Srinagar: The conflict in Kashmir is on course to...

Delay in Investigations: What Are the CBI, CID and SIT up to?

On the one hand, the role of SS and...

20-year-old lynched by mob in UP over suspected buffalo theft

A 20-year-old boy, Shahrukh Khan, was beaten to death...

# Me Too Urban Naxal

This morning’s papers (August 30 2018) settle something that...

Did Kasganj cops frame Muslims to protect Hindus, derail investigation?

Report reveals how members of one community were framed...

Dalit Family Targetted by Upper-caste Mob in Bhima-Koregaon Violence Still Awaits Justice

First Published on June 12, 2018 While they have faced...

“Involvement of radical Hindutva elements in Bhima Koregaon violence: Pune Mayor”

First Published on January 23, 2018Evidence has been mounting...

Who is Milind Ekbote?

First published on January 22, 2018The name of Milind...

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