Jesuit priest and tribal rights activists Stan Swamy passed away on Monday afternoon, two days after he was placed on ventilator support in Mumbai’s Holy … Stan Swamy Passes Away After Contracting COVID-19 in JailRead more
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PM Modi Among 37 ‘Predators of Press Freedom’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the list of 37 heads of state or government that the global body Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has identified … PM Modi Among 37 ‘Predators of Press Freedom’Read more
The new digital push in agriculture raises serious concerns
On April 13, 2021, the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Corporation to start a … The new digital push in agriculture raises serious concernsRead more
Roads can’t be built at cost of environment
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slammed the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and its contractors for environmental violations in the ongoing four-laning project … Roads can’t be built at cost of environmentRead more
Over 1,700 trees to be axed for widening NH-59 in Odisha
As many as 1,720 full-grown and old trees of different species will be felled for the widening of a 40 kilometre stretch of the National … Over 1,700 trees to be axed for widening NH-59 in OdishaRead more
Remembering Birsa Munda, the Social Reformer and Revolutionary Leader
https://cdn.thewire.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/09145745/birsa-munda.jpg Birsa Munda. Photo: Unknown photographe/Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain The Hindutva narrative paints Birsa Munda as a saviour of ‘Hindus’ and ‘Hindu culture’ against attack … Remembering Birsa Munda, the Social Reformer and Revolutionary LeaderRead more
SC Orders Removal of 10,000 Residential Constructions on Aravali Forest Land
The Supreme Court Monday directed Haryana and the Faridabad municipal corporation to remove all encroachments, consisting around 10,000 residential constructions, in Aravali forest area near … SC Orders Removal of 10,000 Residential Constructions on Aravali Forest LandRead more
What’s wrong with Modi’s Central Vista project
On Thursday, December 10, Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi will lay the foundation stone for his most ambitious project — a Rs 20,000 crore (Rs … What’s wrong with Modi’s Central Vista projectRead more
Why does govt treat the people like enemies
Today, December 10, Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi will lay the foundation stone for his most ambitious project — a Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 … Why does govt treat the people like enemiesRead more
Drafting laws for country from a place that is illegal
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1v0MckY9vg&rel=0&feature=relmfu] architect Madhav Raman Central Vista to Demolish 4.5 Lakh Sq Metre Building Space it will stand illegal is the biggest shame. once it … Drafting laws for country from a place that is illegalRead more