‘Citizens must not just blame the government but criticise it’

Public policy expert Rajendra Pratap Gupta speaks about his new book

I cycle and I don’t need your sympathy

I take offence to those snotty looks from you on the road as if my vehicle is not legit

Awarding the tyrant

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Apple makes them cry

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Scarred by violence and fundamentalism

1992 proved the Indian women's movement needs to reassess its priorities and strategies.

Making the right choice

Trials by violation

Controlling "human hens"

In the shadow of a dam

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Citizen clean

Every individual has a right to live in a clean environment, says the UN

Night flights face

Court's verdict on aircraft noise may amplify litigation

Amnesty report nails Internet service providers in China

Snippets

A subject: a human being

For the doc

Jones in Palestine

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Old forests are critically important for slowing climate change and merit immediate protection from logging

A majority of national forest area that is mature and old growth is not protected from logging

World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2023: A plethora of misinformation perpetuates this social malaise

Human trafficking is widespread and deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, especially in India. The path to eradication is complex and …

Battle against child labour necessitates a united front

By addressing the root causes, such as poverty, lack of education and weak enforcement of labour laws, we can create an environment where …

Customary land governance holds in Ghana. But times are changing and not for the better

Studies have shown that liberal policies have resulted in a growing tendency of titleholders to abuse their powers

Companies mining energy transition minerals committed hundreds of human rights abuse cases: Report

The right of local communities to live in a healthy environment is jeopardised by the rush to mine for more transition minerals  

Taxing menstrual products is like taxing women for being women

Instead of being counted as ‘necessities’, sanitary napkins are counted as ‘luxury products’ in India

Democratic regression, human rights and SDGs

Governments, the private sector and civil society, all have to play their part to see to it that SDGs are implemented

Chhattisgarh govt keeps poll promise, starts review of rejected FRA claims

The step is a reflection of how issues related to FRA have become politically relevant, say activists