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Anubha Bhonsle

What the end of Irom Sharmila’s non-violent fast tells us about India

The woman with a nasal tube has announced that she will end her 16-year fast on Tuesday.

Anubha Bhonsle
· Aug 09, 2016 · 08:00 am
In Manipur, a policewoman pays heavily for being related to an insurgent leader

Thounaojam Brinda says she was humiliated throughout her short service because her father-in-law is the chairman of a banned group.

Anubha Bhonsle
· Apr 17, 2016 · 07:30 pm
Why Irom Sharmila’s fast holds no meaning for those she’s trying to move

The Manipuri activist, who has been on a hunger strike since 2000, turns 44 today.

Anubha Bhonsle
· Mar 14, 2016 · 08:00 am

Feeding Irom Sharmila: A protest that goes on, day after day

This uncompromisingly courageous demonstration of dissent against the imposition of the AFSPA in Manipur lies at the heart of a journalist’s book.

Anubha Bhonsle
· Jan 07, 2016 · 08:30 am
Children’s Day: Remembering four young lives felled by bullets in Manipur

Mohammed Azad Khan was just 12 when he was dragged out of his house and killed by the security forces. His story, and many similar ones, are being forgotten in the Manipur conflict.

Anubha Bhonsle
· Nov 14, 2015 · 09:15 am
15 years of hunger strike: Should Irom Sharmila continue her protest in another form?

It has been unimaginable status quo – the government won't bend on AFSPA and she won't abandon her agitation. Something must give.

Anubha Bhonsle
· Nov 02, 2015 · 08:15 am

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Anubha Bhonsle

What the end of Irom Sharmila’s non-violent fast tells us about India

The woman with a nasal tube has announced that she will end her 16-year fast on Tuesday.

Anubha Bhonsle · Aug 09, 2016 · 08:00 am

In Manipur, a policewoman pays heavily for being related to an insurgent leader

Thounaojam Brinda says she was humiliated throughout her short service because her father-in-law is the chairman of a banned group.

Anubha Bhonsle · Apr 17, 2016 · 07:30 pm

Why Irom Sharmila’s fast holds no meaning for those she’s trying to move

The Manipuri activist, who has been on a hunger strike since 2000, turns 44 today.

Anubha Bhonsle · Mar 14, 2016 · 08:00 am

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Feeding Irom Sharmila: A protest that goes on, day after day

This uncompromisingly courageous demonstration of dissent against the imposition of the AFSPA in Manipur lies at the heart of a journalist’s book.

Anubha Bhonsle · Jan 07, 2016 · 08:30 am

Children’s Day: Remembering four young lives felled by bullets in Manipur

Mohammed Azad Khan was just 12 when he was dragged out of his house and killed by the security forces. His story, and many similar ones, are being forgotten in the Manipur conflict.

Anubha Bhonsle · Nov 14, 2015 · 09:15 am

15 years of hunger strike: Should Irom Sharmila continue her protest in another form?

It has been unimaginable status quo – the government won't bend on AFSPA and she won't abandon her agitation. Something must give.

Anubha Bhonsle · Nov 02, 2015 · 08:15 am

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