A small settlement of about 250 families in Barmer district, Rajasthan, has been devastated due to alcohol consumption. About three-quarters of the women are widows … These Barmer widows and orphans are being turned away from PDS shopsRead more
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Nellie Massacre
A killer can kill again. But, can the dead die again? In Nellie, they can. In fact, they have died many times over since that … Nellie MassacreRead more
Will You Follow Same Rules Here as in Europe, SC Asks Google
The Supreme Court has asked Google whether it will follow the guidelines set on pre-installed apps on Android phones in the European Union in India … Will You Follow Same Rules Here as in Europe, SC Asks GoogleRead more
Disha Ravi Accuses Police of Leaking Private Info
The Delhi high court on Monday, February 27, ordered the Union government to file an affidavit on the status of the investigation against climate activist … Disha Ravi Accuses Police of Leaking Private InfoRead more
The Kachchh caravan stumbles on
Kammabhai’s hopeful tone is understandable given the extraordinary events of January 2022 when 58 camels were detained by the local police in Amravati, Maharashtra. Although … The Kachchh caravan stumbles onRead more
Doctors demand ban on GM Mustard, uprooting of trial plantations
Doctors across India have come together to express their concern against the plantation of genetically modified (GM) mustard crops, which recently received the Centre’s go-ahead … Doctors demand ban on GM Mustard, uprooting of trial plantationsRead more
Over 1,35,000 Vacancies in Army, IAF, Navy; Only 46,000 Posts Advertised in 2022
There are a total of 1,35, 891 vacancies in the three Armed Forces wings – Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian Navy, the government … Over 1,35,000 Vacancies in Army, IAF, Navy; Only 46,000 Posts Advertised in 2022Read more
Is Revised Data Protection Bill a Charter of Surveillance Capitalism?
The new avatar of the Indian Data Protection Bill 2022 is not simply a rebirth of its 2019 version. Its earlier objective was to provide … Is Revised Data Protection Bill a Charter of Surveillance Capitalism?Read more
Stop Open Field Tests of GM Mustard
Following the go-ahead for production and field testing of hybrid seeds of genetically modified (GM) mustard, All-India Peoples Science Network (AIPSN) has demanded that the … Stop Open Field Tests of GM MustardRead more