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Every time despair drives one to write India off, it surprises you. Students lead the way once again but the way others have rallied around them is special. Even public […]
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Maratha kranti morcha: What are Maratha Morcha demands?
This article about the Maratha Kranti Morcha was published in 2016. It remains as valid today, as Maratha Morcha Mumbai shows power on the streets. The gigantic Maratha rallies in
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An objection against the Women Writers Fest 2017
Women Writers Fest 2017 is being organized by SheThePeople.TV and Vedica Scholars Programme for women. I saw a link being shared online and visited their site and found the description and
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Some absurd arguments in favor of Jallikattu ban
As the jallikattu debate heats up and protests rage in Tamil Nadu, there are a lot of ignorant arguments being made in favor of the ban. Trying to dispel some
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Jallikattu is not bullfighting – it needs its own debate
I have refrained from commenting on jallikattu for a long time, mainly because I don’t have any real experience or concrete insight on the subject (yes, that does prevent me
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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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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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The Shattered Dome and reflections on Indian politics
The Caravan has published yet another of its very excellent mini-novel grade stories. This time around the Operation Blue star by Hartosh Singh Bal. For someone who was but a
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Urgent appeal for help for NGO working for daughters of sex workers
Kranti is an organization in Mumbai working to rehabilitate girls between ages 13 and 19 from Kamathipura (Mumbai’s red light area) by providing them residential accommodation, therapy, sports travel ….
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