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A visit to Nabarangpur District that reports blatant violations of freedoms and fundamental rights, ironically, Minister for Adivasi, Dalit and Minorities in Odisha government hails from the district.
Paradigm for peace applied to Russia, Ukraine and the US: Proposal for a peaceful Pathway forward PART 3. THE ROOTS OF VIOLENCE: NEEDS FOR POWER AND FREEDOM Part 3C. The National Endowment for ...
This article on the UCC is divided in two parts. This is part 1. For the original detailed work by this author, please see here. The Common Civil Code (the UCC) in India was initially introduced… ...
Abstract The assertion that Islam inherently restricts women from leadership roles, particularly in the political sphere, is a pervasive myth that has cast a long shadow over Muslim societies and ...
The country’s eyes have been transfixed on our north west borders for the last one month or so. Over the past year, there were at least 24 terrorist-initiated attacks, leading to the deaths of 24… ...
I was not born a Sufi Muslim. I was born, like most others, into a ready-made religion, handed down like an heirloom from generations before me.
The deliberations on nationalism are not new in India. However, the current debate[1] has sparked critical questions about phony nationalism[2], the meaning of belongingness, and the practice of… ...
The Queen of Sheba, a figure shimmering between history and legend, occupies a unique and resonant space within the sacred narratives of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Her encounter with King… ...
Smash and Grab: Annexation of Sikkim: The title of the famous book by renowned editorSunanda K. Datta-Ray, aptly describes the process of how Sikkim, an independent country like Nepal and Bhutan… ...
This is the first in a series on Possible Worlds, envisioning alternatives to the current system in the spirit of “Another world is possible.” Confronting our current political situation… ...
The core ethos of Humanity in Kindness and Truth but racism, bigotry and lying are as American as apple pie. War is the penultimate in racism and genocide the ultimate. The US has invaded over 72… ...
Dalit women in Bangladesh face severe intersectional discrimination, but they are increasingly asserting their agency within the Dalit movement. While some have taken up leadership roles, there is ...