One of the reasons most often cited for the blocking of websites is the ‘protection of the Indian state,’ a recently released report notes. The … Over 55,000 Websites Blocked Since January 2015, Most to ‘Protect Indian State’Read more
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71% Indians can’t afford nutritious food
Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Nasir Hussain has raised a few questions to Smriti Irani, Union minister for women and child development, based on a … 71% Indians can’t afford nutritious foodRead more
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India’s 20 Largest Profit Generators Are Earning 80% Of the Nation’s Profits
India’s smallest businesses epitomise the rise of a new, more efficient economy We are seeing the rise of a new, more efficient, more digital and … India’s 20 Largest Profit Generators Are Earning 80% Of the Nation’s ProfitsRead more
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The Republic has Never Faced a Threat Like it is Facing Today
ONE of the most well-known faces of India’s legal community, Prashant Bhushan is a public interest lawyer at the Supreme Court of India. Born on … The Republic has Never Faced a Threat Like it is Facing TodayRead more
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How India Nearly Gave in to US Pressure to Enter the Iraqi Killing Zone
While the massive 12-volume Chilcot inquiry report on the 2003 Anglo-American invasion of Iraq is being parsed and debated in Britain, the return of that … How India Nearly Gave in to US Pressure to Enter the Iraqi Killing ZoneRead more
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Labourers in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura are paid lowest wages
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Tripura pay the lowest daily wage to labourers at a time of high retail and food inflation in India, according to … Labourers in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura are paid lowest wagesRead more
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Jana Gana Mana
Poetic Masterpiece, National Treasure – T M Krishna – KLF 2020
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GM mustard will obliterate honey bees
Over 100 apiculturists, or beekeepers, gathered at the ICAR-Mustard Research Institute in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, to protest against the Central government’s decision on giving environmental clearance … GM mustard will obliterate honey beesRead more
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Forced labour in the manufacture of garments for international brands
This report was published in June 2012 by Anti-Slavery International, a human rights organisation based in the United Kingdom. It highlights the “slavery-like practices” prevailing … Forced labour in the manufacture of garments for international brandsRead more
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Indian Railways Has Over 3.12 Lakh Posts Lying Vacant
railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in March last year said that there’s a huge staff shortage for all posts, the situation appears to be no different … Indian Railways Has Over 3.12 Lakh Posts Lying VacantRead more