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Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen as a goodwill gesture #goodnews

Press Trust of India | Posted on May 25, 2013 Islamabad: Pakistan on Saturday released 45 Indian prisoners as a gesture of goodwill though confusion surrounded the move as Indian authorities in Islamabad were not informed about it. “We have freed 45 Indian… Continue Reading →

UN calls for strengthened protection of more than 260 million victims of caste-based discrimination

        Continued plight of the ‘untouchables’ UN experts call for strengthened protection of more than 260 million victims of caste-based discrimination GENEVA (24 May 2013) – They occupy the lowest levels of strict, hierarchical caste systems founded… Continue Reading →

Mumbai – Why this Hypocrisy? #slumdemolitions

  The demolitions in Ali talao, Kharodi, Malvani. Malad W. P north ward The background The informal settlement with about 300 households gets its name from Ali talao (a pond) situated next to the basti. Ali talao basti has been… Continue Reading →

Another Volley of Bullets for Bastar’s Tribals

In a replay of last June’s killing in Sarkeguda, CRPF jawans gun down eight innocent villagers in Edesmeta, reports Anil Mishra Anil Mishra 1-06-2013, Issue 22 Volume 10 Hapless victims Women display the bodies of their loved ones in Gangalur Little did… Continue Reading →

Open Letter to Facebook- to take action on gender-based hate speech #FBRape #Vaw

May 21, 2013 An Open Letter to Facebook: We, the undersigned, are writing to demand swift, comprehensive and effective action addressing the representation of rape and domestic violence on Facebook. Specifically, we call on you, Facebook, to take three actions:… Continue Reading →

Narendra Modi claims he inaugurated India’s First Yoga University #Fekuexpose

Narendra Modi the Liar, proved beyond Doubt. and Media never verifies his claims Narendra Modi, yoga and a new university for Gujarat Reported by Rohit Bhan, Edited by Janaki Fernandes | Updated: May 24, 2013 10:10 IST   Click to Expand & Play… Continue Reading →

Odisha – Governor reviews Government Move on Niyamgiri verdict

TNN | May 23, 2013, 11.52 AM IST BHUBANESWAR: Governor S C Jamir on Wednesday took stock of the steps the state government has taken since the April 18 Supreme Court order on proposed mining in Niyamgirihills, official sources said. A government team, including secretaries of SC,… Continue Reading →

Chutka Locals to disrupt public hearing for nuke project on the Narmada

Chutka ( M.P.), May 23, 2013 Pheroze L. Vincent. The Hindu  THE HINDU Villagers staging indefinite dharna in Chutka village on Thursday to protest against the Public Hearing by District Administration for Nuclear Power Plant at Chutka village in Mandla disstrict of… Continue Reading →

Gujarat and The Illusion of Development

By – Shipra Nigam at kafila.org MAY 23, 2013 tags: Development in Gujarat, Narendra Modi by Nivedita Menon This Guest post by SHIPRA NIGAM is a review of a volume of essays edited by Atul Sood Poverty Amidst Prosperity: Essays on the Trajectory of Development… Continue Reading →

Say goodbye to the Delhi University you knew

The proposed four-year undergraduate programme will stratify society even more effectively than the current system G. Sampath, Livemint A file photo of Dinesh Singh, vice-chancellor of Delhi University. Photo: HT Delhi University (DU) is in turmoil. Vice-chancellor Dinesh Singh wants to scrap… Continue Reading →

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