A mob of Hindutva extremists brutally assaulted Rezaul Islam Mondal, a Bengal M.Tech student, on a train, branding him ‘Bangladeshi.’ They pulled his beard, tore his cap, and threatened to kill him. Human rights groups and political leaders condemn the attack, calling it a grim reflection of rising Islamophobia.
In Jharkhand’s Santhal region, BJP’s election rhetoric alleging ‘love jihad,’ ‘land jihad,’ and Bangladeshi infiltration aims to disrupt tribal-Muslim unity, a key factor in JMM’s electoral success. This deliberate polarization threatens the region’s social fabric, posing a critical challenge for Chief Minister Hemant Soren to restore harmony and counter divisive narratives
India’s human rights record came under scrutiny as NGOs and activists highlighted systemic abuses, including the persecution of minorities, misuse of anti-terror laws, and escalating state-backed injustices. Calls for justice rang loud, urging action against lynchings, the incarceration of activists, and the destruction of homes under the guise of legality. The program marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a renewed call for dignity, freedom, and justice for all
Kolkata’s interfaith event on Gandhi Jayanti highlights Prophet Muhammad’s lasting contributions to human rights, social justice, and equality, countering Islamophobic narratives
Swara Bhaskar, Kunal Kamra and Dipankar Bhattacharya’s powerful speeches shine a light on the continued incarceration of Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi, Gulfisha and Athar Khan, criticizing India’s legal system and policing
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[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n June 29, the Indian Cricket Team won the T20 World Cup in Barbados after 17 years, marking their second
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]ndia has been ruled by the Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party for the last decade. BJP in turn is progeny
Kolkata: If music is the food for ‘hate’ then play on… Well, that’s the mood of the new India that’s