The Centre’s renovation work on the historic Jallianwala Bagh site has sparked a massive controversy with historians and opposition politicians criticising it as an “insult” … Modi Govt’s Renovation of Jallianwala Bagh Draws Sharp CriticismRead more
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The Unknown Democratic-Republican Ethos of 1857
The revolt of 1857 is usually remembered as the First War of Indian Independence. It is associated with heroic figures such as Mangal Pandey, Rani … The Unknown Democratic-Republican Ethos of 1857Read more
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“Unmask her” – libertarians in US
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH_-CUUXu2s&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Multiple People STABBED at Anti-Vaxxer Rally in LA Freelance journalist Tina-Desiree Berg covered a “medical freedom” rally in LA held by anti-vaxxers on … “Unmask her” – libertarians in USRead more
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Bhagat Singh Jhuggian’s fight for our freedoms
He was on stage to receive his prize – a shiny one-paisa coin – from the Munshi, a senior officer with several schools under his … Bhagat Singh Jhuggian’s fight for our freedomsRead more
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When ‘Salihan’ took on the Raj
https://ruralindiaonline.org/media/images/02-Salihan_1002-PS-When_Salihan_took_on_th.max-1400×1120.jpg She was working in the fields along with the other Adivasi women when a youngster from their village Saliha came racing to them, yelling: … When ‘Salihan’ took on the RajRead more
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Harvard University of ‘spiritual bankruptcy’
Author, activist and scholar Cornel West has resigned from his role as professor at Harvard University, accusing the institution of “an intellectual and spiritual bankruptcy … Harvard University of ‘spiritual bankruptcy’Read more
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The Uttar Pradesh village that raised the flag in 1942 and paid the price for it
They still keep the flag at the tehsil office. Only here, they raise it on August 18. That day in 1942, people from this part … The Uttar Pradesh village that raised the flag in 1942 and paid the price for itRead more
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When Veer Narayan died twice
“Veer Narayan Singh?” says Sahasram Kanwar of Sonakhan village in Chattisgarh. “He was a lootera , a bandit. Some people have made him out to … When Veer Narayan died twiceRead more
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Nine decades of non-violence
Baji Mohammed, the man whose non-violent struggles continued 60 years after Independence “We were sitting in the tent, they tore it down. We kept sitting,” … Nine decades of non-violenceRead more
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How do Google and Facebook threaten the Free Press?
From France to Australia to the US state of Maryland, the free press is waging a battle for survival against Facebook and Google. Besides being … How do Google and Facebook threaten the Free Press?Read more