Kannada writer M.M. Kalburgi shot dead

Two unidentified persons arrived in a motorcycle at his residence in Dharwad and shot him. Senior Kannada writer and former vice-chancellor of Kannada University M. M. Kalburgi was shot dead in Dharwad on Sunday morning. According to sources, two unidentified persons came in a motorcycle to his residence in Kalyan Nagar. While one person stood outside, the other went to Kalburgi’s house, knocked on the … Continue reading Kannada writer M.M. Kalburgi shot dead

To go home, FTII Russian student told to oppose strike

A Russian student at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), who wanted a two-month leave to go home, was asked to sign an undertaking that she was “not on strike” and that she “did not support the strike in any form”, The Indian Express has learnt. The strike was started by students on June 12 against the alleged political appointment of Gajendra Chauhan … Continue reading To go home, FTII Russian student told to oppose strike

Judgment in Guj High Court on the 4th September: What did RB Sreekumar’s affidavits say?

At 1.30 p.m. today the Gujarat HC stated that the Judgement in the Gujarat HC would be delievered on September 4, 2015 (Edited on 28th August, 2015) RB Sreekumar former DGP Gujarat has/is  one of the officers who has offered the most valuable evidence on Culpability of the regime in 2002(Gujarat) through his 4 affidavits before the Nanavati Commision. State of Gujarat has targeted him. State … Continue reading Judgment in Guj High Court on the 4th September: What did RB Sreekumar’s affidavits say?

राजीव गोस्वामी याद है आप को? हार्दिक पटेल याद रहेगा? – श्याम आनंद झा

मंडल कमीशन की सिफारिशों को मंज़ूरी के बाद देश से दिल्ली तक सवर्ण युवकों को भ्रमित कर, एक तरह की सामंती मानसिकता को एक आंदोलन के रंग में पेश किया गया था। लेकिन हार्दिक पटेल के उभार को भी सिर्फ एक राजनीति या सिर्फ एक आंदोलन की तरह देखने की ज़रूरत नहीं है। जब तक इसकी असलियत सामने नहीं आती, तब तक इसको हर कोण से … Continue reading राजीव गोस्वामी याद है आप को? हार्दिक पटेल याद रहेगा? – श्याम आनंद झा

Hope does not dare raise its head even as a white flag of surrender- Vistasp Hodiwala

On some days the mind’s tank is empty. There is just nothing left to say. Outrage has been expended. Disgust has far out sailed the shores of grief. Hope does not dare raise its head even as a white flag of surrender. These are days one must guard against with every fibre of our being. Lie low if you must but only for that fraction … Continue reading Hope does not dare raise its head even as a white flag of surrender- Vistasp Hodiwala

Letter from my son – Sanjiv Bhatt

My son, Shantanu, was at King’s Cross Station, London, when he learnt about my being removed from service. He sent me this message from the station. Shweta and I are  proud to have a loving son like him. On this sad day, when the Republic of India loses one of its brightest, most intelligent, upright and courageous officer. I would like to salute you dad, I … Continue reading Letter from my son – Sanjiv Bhatt

फेसबुक की रॉंग साइड ड्राइविंग – दिलीप मंडल

उनसे कोई शिकायत नहीं है, जो मेरे नाम की नक़ली प्रोफ़ाइल बनाकर उसपर कुछ कुछ लिख रहे हैं। यह सब शरीर से बड़े हो चुके कुछ बच्चों का खेल है। डायपर पहनकर जो विरोध और विमर्श का तमाशा कर रहे हैं, उन बेचारों पर तो नाराज़ हो पाना भी मुश्किल है। उनकी भाषा उनका परिचय है, उनके हिसाब से उनका “संस्कार” है। प्लीज़, उन्हें माफ़ … Continue reading फेसबुक की रॉंग साइड ड्राइविंग – दिलीप मंडल

Facebook disables Dilip Mandal’s account: He is a critic of Government and RSS

New Delhi: Dilip Mandal’s Facebook account has been disabled by the social networking site after receiving complaints from some other Facebook account holders. The exact nature of the complains hasn’t been made clear by Facebook so far. Dilip Mandal (Former India Today Managing Editor)  is known for his remarks on India’s Caste System. Mandal writes extensively on Ambedkar’s work, RSS’ religious right wing agenda, differences … Continue reading Facebook disables Dilip Mandal’s account: He is a critic of Government and RSS

Updates on the Hearing of the Zakia Jafri Criminal Revision Application 205/2014 Gujarat

NEW DATES FOR RE-COMMENCEMENT OF ZAKIA JAFRI CRIMINAL REVISION WILL BE GIVEN ON AUGUST 19, 2015 (WEDNESDAY) Aug 14: No hearings since sittings were changed with the new chief justice (Acting CJI Patel). The status has been restored to the same Court. Aug 13: Hearings continued. August 5 2015 :  Replying Extensively on the Questions of Law as Requested by the court of Justice Gokani hearing the … Continue reading Updates on the Hearing of the Zakia Jafri Criminal Revision Application 205/2014 Gujarat

सरकार या ईवेंट मैनेजमेंट? – रवीश कुमार

 सौजन्य – एनडीटीवी इंडिया देश काम से चलता है, लेकिन पिछले कई सालों से सरकारें आंकड़ों से काम चला रही हैं। इन आंकड़ों में एक और आंकड़ा शामिल करना चाहिए, बयानों का आंकड़ा। आंकड़े कि कब, किसने, कहां पर और किस तरह का बयान दिया, आपत्तिजनक बयान कौन से थे, किन बयानों का सबने स्वागत किया, किन बयानों पर विवाद हुआ, कौन से बयान वापस … Continue reading सरकार या ईवेंट मैनेजमेंट? – रवीश कुमार