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Patriarchies: How An Adivasi Woman Has To Fight Multiple Oppressions

Fighting cultural erasure and gender-based discrimination, Adivasi women lead lives of triple jeopardy

01 March 2023

PM Modi at Kashi Tamil Sangamam

President's Address Gave In-Depth Picture Of Transformative Changes Taking Place: PM Modi

Murmu on Tuesday said the country has a government that is "stable, fearless, decisive", giving thrust to 'virasat' (heritage) as well as 'vikas' (development), and working for all classes without any discrimination.

31 January 2023

Union Minister Mukhtar Naqvi on Hunar Haat. (Representational image)

India Has Become Flagbearer Of Inclusiveness: Mukhtar Naqvi

In a statement issued here, Naqvi said that the "treacherous traders of votes" are responsible for economic, educational, and social backwardness of some sections of the Muslim community. He said that such people have now...

18 December 2022

Girls are often discouraged from playing and are told they would become 'unladylike' if they pursue sports

Where Do We Play: Girls And Women Battle Stereotypes And Lack Of Public Space, Trainers In Pursuit Of Sports

The gendered assumptions of femininity and masculinity often directly impact the ability of girls and women to play in India. For instance, young girls in India are often discouraged from strength- or muscle-training and...

06 February 2023

Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of killing its soldiers.

Armenia Pleads UN Court To Order Azerbaijan To Break Road Block

Late last year, Azerbaijanis claiming to be environmental activists began blocking a winding road known as the Lachin Corridor that forms the only land connection between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

30 January 2023

Twitter CEO Elon Musk

Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Against Twitter Employees If They Leak Confidential Information To The Media: Reports

Taking a strict stance against leaks in his email, Twitter CEO Elon Musk said that while 'occasional slip-ups' could be pardoned, but 'sending detailed info to the media ... will receive the response it deserves.'

11 December 2022

Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar

'Modi Critics Weaving A Dismal Picture': BJP Leader Prakash Javadekar

In a statement on Sunday, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar denied that non-BJP states are discriminated against in fund allocation, saying that opponents of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are "creating a bleak picture".

05 February 2023

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Tunisia's Ghaylen Chaaleli, right, duels for the ball with Brazil's Richarlison.

Banana Thrown At Richarlison: Racist Abuse Of Brazil Star Shows FIFA Still Has Work To Do

A banana was thrown at Richarlison as he celebrated scoring a 19th-minute goal in Brazil's 5-1 win against Tunisia.

29 September 2022

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11 September 2022
Economics Of Oppression: The Growing Precarity Of Dalit Lives In India

Economics Of Oppression: The Growing Precarity Of Dalit Lives In India

In India, the violence against reservation policy till now has been indirect as Dalits have been attacked for keeping moustaches or riding horses, i.e. over...


23 August 2022
We The People: Fighting Discrimination In Everyday Life

We The People: Fighting Discrimination In Everyday Life

Medical doctor and transgender activist, Dr Aqsa Shaikh, has faced myriad challenges, especially in her professional life as a medical student, a doctor, and...


15 August 2022
We The People: Discrimination Can Be A Lonely Battle, Says Bihar Artist

We The People: Discrimination Can Be A Lonely Battle, Says Bihar Artist

Artist Ranjeeta Kumari explores displacement and migration in her work and depicts the loneliness of gender and caste, which stems from her own story of...


15 August 2022
We The People: Voice Of The Voiceless

We The People: Voice Of The Voiceless

Ambedkarite journalist and caste activist, Sumit Chauhan, on his community-based media organization, The News Beak


14 August 2022
We The People: A Theatre Artiste Who Provides Respect And Employment To Dwarf Community

We The People: A Theatre Artiste Who Provides Respect And Employment To Dwarf Community

Assam’s Pabitra Rabha, 46, on his resolve to fight the stigma and discrimination faced by those affected by Dwarfism


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29 June 2022
Lewis Hamilton Racism Row: Nelson Piquet Apologises, Says 'Discrimination Has No Place In F1 Or Society'

Lewis Hamilton Racism Row: Nelson Piquet Apologises, Says 'Discrimination Has No Place In F1 Or Society'

After Nelson Piquet's comments resurfaced this week, Lewis Hamilton called for 'archaic mindsets' to change.


02 June 2022
Dalit Civil Rights Activist Accuse Google Of A Casteist And Hostile Workplace Practices

Dalit Civil Rights Activist Accuse Google Of A Casteist And Hostile Workplace Practices

An Indian-American employee of Google has resigned in protest


31 May 2022
Hina Khan Opens Up About Discrimination Faced By TV Actors; Calls OTT  'Blessing In Disguise'

Hina Khan Opens Up About Discrimination Faced By TV Actors; Calls OTT 'Blessing In Disguise'

Actress Hina Khan released the poster for her next Indo-English film 'Country Of Blind' at the Cannes Film Festival this year.


06 May 2022
Pictures Of Confidence: Transgenders Are Charting A New Path

Pictures Of Confidence: Transgenders Are Charting A New Path

Transgenders face more mental and physical violence, as well as social stigma and discrimination, than any other community.


25 April 2022
Why Food Has Emerged As A Divisive Factor For People From Northeast

Why Food Has Emerged As A Divisive Factor For People From Northeast

Experts provide suggestions on how to stop the othering of people from Northeast living across India, who are even denied accommodation due to the aroma...


19 March 2022
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Approves Filling Up 25,000 Vacant Govt Posts

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Approves Filling Up 25,000 Vacant Govt Posts

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced the decision in a video message after he chaired the first meeting of his cabinet.


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02 March 2022
Racism Amid War: Asian And African Students Face Discrimination While Fleeing Ukraine 

Racism Amid War: Asian And African Students Face Discrimination While Fleeing Ukraine 

Videos online show how these African and non-European, non-white ethnicity people are being blocked from boarding trains and buses. Although countries have...


01 March 2022
Zero Discrimination Day:  Society's Inequities And Class Divide Through Cinema's Lens

Zero Discrimination Day: Society's Inequities And Class Divide Through Cinema's Lens

There are a few films in recent times that have captured the inequities and class discrimination perfectly onscreen. On Zero Discrimination Day, here’s...


11 February 2022
Employment And The Dalit Equation

Employment And The Dalit Equation

The pandemic and the job cuts that came with it led to a double exclusion of the dalits, who anyway have limited options for employment


08 February 2022
Hijab Row: Karnataka CM Declares 3-Day Holiday To High Schools, Colleges

Hijab Row: Karnataka CM Declares 3-Day Holiday To High Schools, Colleges

Tension had prevailed at some educational institutions in Udupi, Shivamogga, Bagalkote and other parts of the state, during protests for and against hijab...


04 February 2022
Hijab-Clad Students Denied Entry Again To College In Karnataka

Hijab-Clad Students Denied Entry Again To College In Karnataka

In her petition, the student submitted that wearing a hijab is her fundamental right guaranteed under Articles 14 and 25 of the Constitution.


20 January 2022
System Being Created Where There Is No Place For Any Discrimination: PM Modi

System Being Created Where There Is No Place For Any Discrimination: PM Modi

In his speech, Modi said a society is being built that stands firmly on the foundation of equality and social justice.


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