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Anti- Nuke Activists and Koodankulam protesters resume indefinite hunger strike

  Protest leader Udayakumar says that they are still ‘committed’ to continue their non-violent protests against the nuke plant Jeemon Jacob Idinthakarai Anti-nuke protesters have started their fourth indefinite hunger strike at Idinthakarai Lourde Matha Church grounds on Tuesday afternoon…. Continue Reading →

Machismo is the Problem, Not the Solution #Vaw #Rape #NCR #Delhipolice

  A number of campaigns against sexual harassment endorse the stereotypes they set out to debunk By Kavita Krishnan Misguided Posters for Delhi Police’s various campaigns against sexual harassment THE STING OPERATION by TEHELKA brought to light several medieval myths that our ‘protectors’… Continue Reading →

And now, rape as political witch-hunt. The stories of 7 women

Tripura is the CPM’s last bastion. But its crude attempts to smother rivals is leaving the party red-faced, says Ratnadip Choudhury ON 20 MARCH, two tribal girls in their early 20s were allegedly tortured and gang-raped by a group of tribal men… Continue Reading →

Maharashtra amends RTI rules without public consultation

The hushed amendment, which restricts the length of applications to 150 words, has left civil society miffed Shonali Ghosal New Delhi A notification dated 16 January, restricts both the number of subject matter and words in an application such that… Continue Reading →

‘Free Waqar’ online campaign- An example of Kracktivism

‘Free Waqar’ online campaign gains momentum Amnesty International gives its stamp by recognising it as an instance of rampant police and state repression in Kashmir  March 29 , Baba Umar  New Delhi Organisers of the global ‘Free Waqar’ online campaign… Continue Reading →

‘Freedom must bring responsibility’

IN 2008,the Safdar Hashmi Memorial Trust (SAHMAT) had organised an exhibition on MF Husain to protest the India Art Summit’s reluctance to display the legendary artist’s works. This attracted the ire of some right-wing groups who attacked SAHMAT. Ironically, they… Continue Reading →

CAUGHT ON CAMERA – Chhattisgarh police official admits scripting case against tribals

The story of the Dantewada-based school teacher Soni Sori and her journalist nephew Lingaram Kodopi in many ways encapsulates the complex conflict that continues in Chattisgarh below the news-radar of the national media. The tribals increasingly get caught between the… Continue Reading →

Intent can be reason for denying information to applicant

Intent can be reason for denying information to applicant Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly hikes application fee to Rs 500, could also reject request for information Prakhar Jain New Delhi In a move that is clearly against the letter and spirit of… Continue Reading →

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