NCHRO Survey of COVID-19 Impact on Indian Society. The crisis due to Covid-19 is the biggest health, social and economic catastrophe we are living with. As we face what may well be a prolonged period…
Maoists storm jail in Orissa, free 40 prisoners
Three officials taken hostage from police station # Morning raid by extremists, supporters lasts over two hours # Simultaneous attack on police camp, jail, treasury and tehsil office # Second major Maoist attack in southern…
Maoists kill four tribals in Chhattisgarh
[ Friday, March 24, 2006 11:01:26 amIANS ] RAIPUR: Maoists in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh killed four tribals who were part of the Salwa Judum (Peace Mission), a government-backed campaign against the Leftist rebels. "Rebels…
Professor Chronicles Women's Social Movements in India
The small groups of rural women in India fighting for change is something the rest of the world needs to take note of, says a Purdue University social movements expert. "Unfortunately, many people in…
Tracing the Sri Lanka-Kerala link
PK Balachandran, Hindusta Times, March 23, 2006 When one looks at Sri Lanka's historical links with India, the focus is almost exclusively on those with Tamil Nadu and places in Gangetic North India in which…
American Muslims gaining a foothold in politics
By Jill Lawrence, USA TODAYTEANECK, N.J. — The mayor of nearby Prospect Park is a 30-year-old high school business teacher with a young son. He was a volunteer firefighter at 18 and has been active…
Geelani reiterates demand for self-determination
Mujaffar Raina, Indian Express, Friday, March 24, 2006 at 0331 hours IST Srinagar, March 23: Days after Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf met J&K’s mainstream political leaders, hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani today said…
Probe ordered into land deal involving Vakkom
Friday March 24 2006 11:29 IST THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Lok Ayukta on Thursday ordered a probe into the alleged irregularities in a land deal involving the family members of Finance Minister Vakkom Purushothaman. A Division Bench…