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Day August 16, 2016

India- Review of archaic Post Mortem law on cards

A thorough review of the 117- year-old British era lawgoverning post mortem procedures appears to be on the cards with the Centre taking note of a comprehensive report prepared by a leading medico-legal expert from Maharashtra. According to Dr Indrajeet… Continue Reading →

India’s caste system is alive and kicking – and maiming and killing

Mari Marcel Thekaekara The country is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its independence from Britain. But for its ‘untouchables’, oppression and violence are still an everyday reality ‘We are taught to be proud of our country’s prolonged battle against colonialism,… Continue Reading →

India – Amnesty International is no case of Sedition

Sedition? Really? SEEMA MUSTAFA NEW DELHI: I received a call from Amnesty International, India asking whether I would be free to moderate a short panel discussion as part of a campaign on human rights violations in Kashmir. The task, their team… Continue Reading →

Has Chhattisgarh govt abducted Soni Sori’s nephew ?

Activist Himanshu Kumar alleges Chhattisgarh govt has abducted Soni Sori’s nephew   Tribal activist Lingaram Kodopi, long-time ally and nephew of Soni Sori, was abducted by the Chhatisgarh government on 15 August, said Himanshu Kumar, a noted social activist and… Continue Reading →

​Narmada Bachao Andolan completes 31 years of struggle and reconstruction

Embed from Getty Images     Supporters from Mumbai express solidarity with the movement which continues to fight for justice reaching to ALL – especially to the most deprived amongst the citizens of our country Mumbai | 16th August, 2016:… Continue Reading →

Rajasthan – Police ASI assaults Dalit Sikh Youth

सुविधा शुल्क नहीं मिलने पर एएसआई ने की दलित सिख युवक से मारपीट Patrika news network  संक्षिप्त विवरण शहर में रविवार रात्रि को नाकाबंदी के दौरान एएसआई द्वारा दलित सिख युवक से सुविधा शुल्क नहीं मिलने पर युवक से मारपीट… Continue Reading →

NWMI’s third letter to PTI on sexual harassment complaints against Rupesh Samant

  Dear Mr. Venkatesh, Congratulations on your recent appointment as CEO of PTI. The Network of Women in Media, India, is a professional association serving as a forum for women in media professions to share information and resources, exchange ideas,… Continue Reading →

How patriarchy benefits the men from different castes

 Guest Post  – Atul Anand When a testimony of Sunita Manjule appeared on an English news portal in the first week of June[1] about domestic violence and abuses by her ex-husband Nagraj Manjule, it shocked a lot of people. I… Continue Reading →

Gau-Rakshaks attack Dalit Asmita Yatra

Background: Dalit Asmita Yatra was blocked ahead of Samter village. Dominant castes Darbars dare Dalits to go past them. When the Dalit Camera and Two Circles’ team reached, they weren’t allowed to head forward. Their phones were almost snatched off…. Continue Reading →

Amnesty International India on facing sedition charges

This is the statement issued by the Bangalore-based Indian branch of the NGO. ccording to media reports, the Bengaluru Police have filed a criminal case against Amnesty International India for organising an event as part of a campaign to seek… Continue Reading →

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