Urgent: Illegal detention and torture of students and activists
Horrific details of illegal detention and custodial torture of labour activists and students by Delhi Police.
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Public Interest
Anything affecting the rights, health, or finances of the public at large. Public interest is a common concern among citizens in the management and affairs of local, state, and national government. It does not mean mere curiosity but is a broad term that refers to the body politic and the public weal.
If the Law is Flawed, Fix It—Don’t Seek Exceptions
The recent controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahabadia’s comments on India’s Got Talent has reignited a critical debate about free speech, but I think the real issue is the danger of seeking
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The hubris of toxic feminism and the Thirteenth Doctor
Jodie Whittaker’s thirteenth Doctor on Doctor Who has been the subject of controversy and falling ratings. The show is bleeding “Whovians”, as fans call themselves, and with good reason. I
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Joint statement condemning the appointment of Justice Arun Mishra as Chairperson, NHRC
A joint statement has been issued by several academics, public figures and human rights organizations (signatories below) condeming the appoingment of Justice Arun Mishra as Chairperson of NHRC as another
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Not immoral character, but truthfulness challenged in Tarun Tejpal judgment
The judgment by Additional Sessions Court Judge Kshama Joshi in the Tarun Tejpal case has the media presenting the judgment as misogynist and an assault on the victim’s character. There
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Simlipal burning: Tribal adivasis and forest fires ravaging Simlipal National Park
Adivasis have been blamed for the Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve forest fires without any specific evidence or their voices being heard. Poaching is a very real concern in the Simlipal Forest reserve, however…
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EVM voting should abide by democracy principles: Citizens’ Commission on Elections
The Citizens’ Commission on Elections has issued a report on the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines in ensuring that integrity of the electoral process is maintained and finds grave areas for concern.
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All India Kisan Sabha writes an open letter to DAV schools
Hannan Mollah, General Secretary of the All India Kisan Sabha has written an open letter to the principal of the DAV Boys School in Chennai regarding their examination paper that prejudices students against farmers.
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Interactive map: Chilling effect on Freedom of Press in India
Press freedoms in India are severely eroded. In 2020, India’s press freedom rank dropped to 142 out of 180 countries in Press Freedom Index. There are increasing instances of hate
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