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Girija Gupte, trade unionist passes away
Girija Gupte, an activist widely recognised for her sustained work among working people, passed away last week in Pune, where she had been staying at her sister Manisha Gupte’s...
TJS George: Ink in His Veins And Fire in His Pen
The newsroom of The Searchlight in Patna, in the...
Indian Muslims need to be protected as much from the communalism of their co-religionists as majoritarian communalism: In remembrance of CM Naim
An intrepid critique of entrenched and entitled Muslim elites, CM Naim, a historian and essayist, recently passed away at 85. Here his work is remembered for its out of the box thinking and commitment to both the culture and language around Urdu; an essay that recalls his works
Sanghamitra Gadekar, anti-nuclear activist, daughter of Narayan Desai no more
Late last night, April 28, news came in of...
How Shyam Benegal’s social realism opened wide the eyes of a 13 year-old, Joy Sengupta
Shyam Benegal’s passing, days after he turned 90 at a hospital in Mumbai have evoked strong emotive tributes, rich with the cadence that he brought to the screen
Sheela Barse, a gutsy champion for child rights, juvenile justice and rights of women prisoners
Sheela Barse, a journalist, and activist, known for her pioneering work on these issues among others, passed away Monday night in Pune. She was 84. Indian Express broke the story of her demise; Barse’s family said that the journalist was bedridden for nearly a year after suffering a fall.
Professor Imtiaz Ahmad Valued Intellectual Honesty over Everything Else
He threw political correctness to the winds, which resulted in his being sidelined by the political and academic establishments
Vimal Bhai leaves behind an inspiring legacy
The senior activist had worked tirelessly in the field of climate action and justice for people displaced due to developmental projects
Sadanand Fulzale passes away at 93
He was a prominent Ambedkarite and had dedicated his life to strengthening the movement against caste prejudice
PS Krishnan, a man devoted to social justice: Obituary
The death of Shri P S Krishnan is a...
Remembering Girish Karnad in a Time of Trauma
Candles are, at times, lit, from fuming hearts inside burning...