2019 Parliamentary Elections In Punjab
If the impressive victory of the Congress was surprising for the SAD-BJP combine, the AAP failed to surge ahead and instead saw its support base dwindle in the state.
2012 Punjab Assembly Elections
The changed electoral map for the state Assembly was among the many reasons that led to surprising outcomes for contesting parties and contestants. For the ruling coalition, which was expecting a victory, the higher margin was a good surprise but for the Congress the outcome was a shock.
Mon Diary | Life, Love And Longing: Stories From India’s Frontier
It’s a blessing in disguise to be born as a daughter in the land of brave warriors, especially in this era when we are witnessing constant changes in society
Darkness At Noon: Stories Of Pain And Suffering In Battle-Scarred Kashmir
There are many stories of 'fake encounters' and other human rights violations in the Kashmir Valley.
To Be or Not To Be: Clamour For Repeal Of AFSPA Is Ill-informed Of Ground Reality
Contrary to popular perception, the law has necessary checks and balances. And the Army needs it to be effective in conflict zones.
AFSPA And The Violence It Produces: Is It Time For Its Repeal?
AFSPA was supposed to be a 'temporary measure'. But it has survived till date. In that, it’s an exception that has been normalised and become a norm.
AFSPA: Memories And Mourning In Nagaland’s Cycle Of Violence
In the killing fields of Nagaland, past and present provide a peek into the lives of long-suffering people who cling on to hope of better days
'New Terror' And Other Poems From Nagaland By Temsula Ao
Two poems by Temsula Ao who was awarded the Padmashri in 2007, refer to underground groups which have filled the minds of Naga youth with violence and hatred, and the general situation in Nagaland. Ao passed away last year.
Back To Where It Began: Six Decades Later, Assam Continues To Suffer Under AFSPA
Despite relative peace across state, the government refuses to let go of a law that brutalises hapless civilians
Qutub Minar
This poem was written sometime in 2009 and made it into a song later in 2010, speaking about how AFSPA has snatched away the lives of the loved ones.
Manipur Under AFSPA: Rape, Fake Encounter And Unending Wait For Justice
Across Manipur, widows and bereaved mothers quietly await closure for long legal battles over fake encounters, staged disappearances
AFSPA In Manipur: When Civilian Lives Are Crushed Under Military Might
The Northeastern state of Manipur has suffered for decades due to wanton use of military might under AFSPA that renders fundamental right of a citizen meaningless.
Nagaland Civilian Killing: Oting Revives Bitter, Painful Memories For Nagas
India’s Northeast is the last bastion of resistance against rapacious, extractive policies that seek to bankrupt the earth within the lifespan of one generation
AFSPA: Don’t Cry For Nagaland, Mainland India. You Never Do
The excuse of ‘mistaken identity’ is a double-edged sword. If the Army can use it to justify fake encounters, can the Nagas too?
Inheritance Of Hauntings Under AFSPA In Nagaland
Just another day in Nagaland, under the shadow of the gun, cowering under unfathomable State brutality