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RSS affiliates oppose FDI reforms
A phalanx of RSS affiliated organisations have protested the government’s decision on Monday to open up several sectors of the economy to FDI and have … RSS affiliates oppose FDI reformsRead more
One year of Modi government – No more achhe din
A latest “citizen report” states that the one-year-old Narendra Modi-led government has neither lived up to the expectations of people nor to its own claims. … One year of Modi government – No more achhe dinRead more
The Humpty Dumpty Censorship of Television in India
The Modi government’s attack on Sathiyam TV is another manifestation of the Indian state’s paranoia of the medium of film and television, and consequently, the … The Humpty Dumpty Censorship of Television in IndiaRead more
Indian Death squads: Another writer gets threat letter after scholar MM Kalburgi’s murder
Over a week after the murder of noted Kannada scholar MM Kalburgi, another rationalist free-thinker and writer KS Bhagwan has received a threat letter. “I … Indian Death squads: Another writer gets threat letter after scholar MM Kalburgi’s murderRead more
RSS Sympathiser Loses Column for Telling Truth
An RSS sympathiser and historian has lost his 16-year-old column in a pro-RSS newspaper because he spoke to ET about the eating habits of top … RSS Sympathiser Loses Column for Telling TruthRead more
Greenpeace International Staff Member Refused Entry to India Despite Valid Business Visa
A Greenpeace International member travelling from Sydney was barred from entering India on Saturday evening despite having a valid business visa and all necessary documents. … Greenpeace International Staff Member Refused Entry to India Despite Valid Business VisaRead more
India eases stance on GM crop trials
Five years ago, India was a hostile place for researchers testing genetically modified (GM) crops. Its government barred the commercial planting of a transgenic aubergine … India eases stance on GM crop trialsRead more
Ahead of Modi’s U.S. visit, $3 bn defence deals cleared
A few hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for the United States on Tuesday, the Union government approved two major defence deals between the … Ahead of Modi’s U.S. visit, $3 bn defence deals clearedRead more