Consent to be ridiculed
Among the various objections raised to the AIB Roast that has got into trouble over profanity and hurting sentiments and such was the issue of people being offended by being […]
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What is going on in agriculture?
On one hand, we have glowing reports of the growth in agriculture, particularly horticulture. On the other, we have “Rural wage growth lowest in 10 years, signals farm distress, falling
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The politics of human rights
The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread. ~ Anatole France
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Rape – caste panchayat stuffs chilli powder in a woman’s vagina …and a political cover up in Baramati
Bare facts of the matter as reported by ANS activist Krishna Chandgude जातपंचायतचे कौर्य : महिलेच्या योनी मार्गात मिरची ची पुड कोंबली..अंनिसमुळे गुन्हा कागदावर. बारामती जवळील झारगडवाडी येथील हनुमंत शिंदे
Maharashtra GR on Adventure Sports welcome, but raise concerns
A long overdue step toward bringing in standards in advenure sports took off when the Government of Maharashtra issued norms as a Government Resolution applicable to individuals and organizations offering
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Counter lies with Truth
This old piece remains among the best on the organized right wing takeover of Indian media. *** What have been the inroads made by the RSS into the media over
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The idiot proof guide to media justice for women’s rights
The best and most important learnings are best done from the mistakes of others. ~ Anonymous Detail from Cloister Conspiracy, a sculpture by Philip Jackson, pictured during his one man
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Why is Government of India indulging in this unwarranted & unnecessary act of raising SSP Dam height?
Why this hurry to submerge tribals and farmers under Narmada waters? In a shocking decision[1] on June 12, 2014, the Narmada Control Authority (NCA), headed by the secretary, Union Ministry
What are Smriti Irani’s real educational qualifications?
After Madhu Kishwar raised the question of Smriti Irani’s educational qualifications, the internet has been busy. It seems she has submitted different details at different times. Notably her affidavit for
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