Human Rights

How Language Shapes The Disability Experience In India

One day Madan Vasishta is deaf — the next, divine. Nothing special happened to him. He experienced no moment of religious clarity…no metaphysical encounter. This ...

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Why A Trans-Woman In Kolkata Insisted On Having A Legal Wedding With Pomp And Circumstance

The wedding reception on February 18, at Kolkata’s Vespa Hotel, was a typical Bengali affair. A hundred guests, comprising close friends and relatives, were invited. The...

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CRG: Migrant Influx Has Worsened Child Rights

The situation of children rights in the state is deteriorating thanks to an influx of migrant population from various neighbouring states and the lack of proactive measures by...

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Prisoners Of A System

Terror suspects find themselves jailed for long periods without trial, and when proven innocent, find that the country does not make any kind of reparation On January 15, 1994...

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Whopping 1,71,083 Child Marriages Across Andhra In 2015-16

Krishna district topped the list of child marriages as 20,584 girls married below their legal age in 2015-16 out of the total 1,71,083 child marriages in the state, according ...

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The Woman Who Cut Off Her Breasts

Her name was Nangeli and she lived in Cherthala, a watery alcove on the Kerala coast. We do not know when she was born or who sired her. But we know she died in 1803, her spir...

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How Mohammed Waris (and others like him) Could Benefit From The New Disability Law In India

Following India’s glittering performance at the 2016 Paralympics (when disabled athletes won four medals, including two golds – our best since 1968), one could be ...

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Celebrating The legacy of Sarojini Naidu, The Driving Force Behind Women’s Equality In India

She was called the ‘Nightingale of India’ with good reason, a woman who called out the patriarchy at a time when our own country didn’t understand the urgenc...

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Y V Chandrachud Memorial Lecture: SC Judge Speaks About Women’s Rights, Dignity

Individual dignity is a priceless possession and cherished value for the collective. The dignity of an individual has many aspects like liberty, equality, constitutional frate...

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Priyanka Chopra's Emotional Appeal For Child Rights

Actress Priyanka Chopra has made a heartfelt appeal to bring the world's attention to the abysmal state of child rights. The 34-year-old actress posted a short video on Twitte...

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JJ SCHOOL’S FREEDOM ART REVEALED

Prof. Dr. Avinash Kolhe explores how JJ School of Art students captured India’s fr...

August 11 2026

OHH MY DOG: LOVE, LOYALTY, LOSS

Canine Loyalty Meets A Darker Tale of Loss, Courage and Justice. Arnab Banerjee reviews ...

August 10 2026

INDEPENDENT CINEMA FINDS ITS AUDIENCE

At WIFF 2025, Kabeer Khurana, Deepa Gahlot and Siddharth Kak examined independent cinema...

August 9 2026