On 30 March 2014, several organisations came together to demand the repeal of AFSPA, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. They assembled at Mandi House, Delhi, and then marched to Jantar Mantar, where they demonstrated. (Photo Courtesy: Mukul Dube) Continue reading REPEAL AFSPA – Mukul Dube
Hunger Strike is no crime. To convey one’s point of view to one’s government is everyone’s right. This right is enjoyed not only by Indians but by citizens of all democratic nations. Leaders of Freedom movement and many social- political leaders have gone on Hunger Strikes to make their demands heard. Many have also died during Hunger strikes. In any civilized state the government and … Continue reading Starving to live, not die – Goutham Shivshankar & Suhrith Parthasarathy
New Delhi, 23 Mar 13: The passing of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2013 in both houses of Parliament is historic and India has taken one step forward in its journey to justice for women. Even as the Bill signals a step forward, the process of its passage shows us that degrading attitudes to women persist at the highest levels of legislative decision-making. With notable … Continue reading We welcome historic bill but decry tenor of parliamentary debates
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