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Not vegetarianism or dieting, Mr. Modi – Indira Hirway

Low wage rates, poorly functioning public schemes and patchy access to water and sanitation are the real explanation for Gujarat’s persistent malnutrition Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s remark in an interview to Wall Street Journal that high malnutrition persists in his State because Gujaratis are mostly vegetarian (implying vegetarianism causes malnourishment) and are middle class, and more conscious about their looks and putting on weight … Continue reading Not vegetarianism or dieting, Mr. Modi – Indira Hirway

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The mastermind of Vietnam’s military victories

Vo Nguyen Giap, the legendary general who masterminded the defeat of the French military at Dien Bien Phu and led North Vietnam’s forces against the U.S. has died aged 102 at a military hospital in Hanoi. General Giap, whose victory at Dien Bien Phu triggered France’s departure from Indo-China was a self-taught leader regarded as one of the great military geniuses of the post-World War … Continue reading The mastermind of Vietnam’s military victories

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Muslim girls turn down U-18 marriage proposal

MALAPPURAM: A survey conducted by the Malappuram district committee of Muslim Educational Society (MES) among Muslim girl students in colleges under the society reveals that more than 99% of the students are opposing under-18 marriages. After the findings of the survey, the state committee of MES has decided to oppose the move of a section of Muslim scholars to approach the Supreme Court demanding to … Continue reading Muslim girls turn down U-18 marriage proposal

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Teesta Wants Police Protection For Zakia’s Key Witness

The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) through its secretary, Teesta Setalvad has approached the NHRC for restoration of the 24 hour police protection given to former DGP Gujarat RB Sreekumar since October 2007. Sreekumar a key witness in the Zakia Jafri case faces serious threat from a vindictive state government against whom he has taken a clear and principled stand on ethics and governance. … Continue reading Teesta Wants Police Protection For Zakia’s Key Witness

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Why the Israel-Palestine ‘Negotiations’ Are a Complete Farce- Noam Chomsky

The Israel-Palestine negotiations currently underway in Jerusalem coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Oslo Accords. A look at the character of the accords and their fate may help explain the prevailing skepticism about the current exercise. In September 1993, President Clinton presided over a handshake between Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization Chairman Yasser Arafat on the White House lawn — … Continue reading Why the Israel-Palestine ‘Negotiations’ Are a Complete Farce- Noam Chomsky

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Decoding Social Media Activism: An Interview with Amir Rizvi Abbas Syed

            Social media as a (more subliminal) tool for revolution and uprisings has always fascinated me more than its more celebrated purpose of shallower ‘connectivity.’ Not to depreciate the value of the latter but if it’s an effective enough means to say, promote insurgent agendas or topple entire governments, then it’s relevant enough to warrant deeper probing within an Indian … Continue reading Decoding Social Media Activism: An Interview with Amir Rizvi Abbas Syed

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The candidate for PM that India does not need -Fr. Cedric Prakash S.J.

The candidate for PM that India does not need By Fr. Cedric Prakash S.J. (UCAN via CNUA) Modi’s divisive style and shady past are not good leadership qualities. On September 15, two days after the right wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate, he addressed a public meeting. Before a huge crowd, many of them ex-servicemen, Modi said it … Continue reading The candidate for PM that India does not need -Fr. Cedric Prakash S.J.

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‘In Soni Sori’s case, the state project of victimising adivasis has reached inhuman levels’

Vrinda Grover, who is representing imprisoned adivasi teacher Soni Sori in a Dantewada court, speaks on the flaws in the cases against her You recently met Soni Sori. How is she coping with her situation? Where does the case stand now? I met Soni Sori as well as her nephew – the adivasi journalist, Lingaram Kodopi – both in Jagdalpur jail as well as Dantewada … Continue reading ‘In Soni Sori’s case, the state project of victimising adivasis has reached inhuman levels’

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The chilling familiarity of Muzaffarnagar – Farah Naqvi

Riot follows riot with sickening regularity but there is only a deathly silence on a draft bill to fix accountability for communal violence and guarantee justice and compensation to victims In communal politics, facts matter less than fiction. The spin and narrative are what make “riots” unique — violence sought to be justified, even warranted, then forgotten. “Riots” are always about the blame-game that follows; … Continue reading The chilling familiarity of Muzaffarnagar – Farah Naqvi

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