The Tehelka precedent
Media outrage has succeeded in filing an FIR against Tarun Tejpal against the wishes of his victim herself. Many are looking at this as rule of law. I am terrified […]
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Campa Cola Society demolitions tamasha
It is all over the media. Unsuspecting, well educated residents of an upscale locality are losing their homes over something that is “not their fault”. The builder didn’t tell them
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DMC Balamvar threatens activist at Lokshahi Din for complaining on official email id & phone!
Mumbai, 24thJuly 2012: Beware Mumbai citizens! Think twice before complaining against illegal building activity to MCGM’s officers on their official email id and mobile numbers, or they may threaten to
A setback to women’s rights in India: Justice Verma is no more
Yesterday, when news that Justice Verma died of multiple organ failure hit, that was my first thought. An important force in reforming India to be safer for women is lost.
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Why I am furious about the ZeeTV interview of the #DelhiGangRape victim’s friend
Yesterday, Zee TV interviewed the victim of the assault, in which his friend was gang raped. The interview itself contained nothing new, except putting a face to the tragedy. The
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Some questions raised by Satyamev Jayate
Aamir Khan’s very excellent foray into television activism has stunned viewers and brought many facts to undeniable light. As I observed the reactions in social media, a few questions come
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Tehelka should file a PIL against Government of India
In 2001, Tehelka did a sting operation called Operation Westend, where they pretended to be trying to sell thermal imaging binoculars and wanted to secure defense purchases. Recording all their
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Religions at war, Politics at play
It is a common question to needle a Muslim with. “Is your first loyalty to God, or your country?” And they give whatever answer they give. And if they say
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The 2G verdict
I was on Twitter when the news of the 2G judgment cancelling all the licences from Raja hit. It was HUGE 122 licences scrapped! 3 of Tata, 21 Videocon, 22