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Meenakshi Ganguly
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Under Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka is going fast – in reverse
His administration has moved forcefully to stifle criticism with a raft of new, repressive laws ahead of a presidential election later this year.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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G20: India has work to do on key human rights issues as world leaders gather in Delhi
While celebrating diversity and democracy, heads of state must remember that institutions that uphold rights are under threat – in India and their countries.
Meenakshi Ganguly & John Sifton
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If India wants to support Sri Lankans, it must back extension of UN panel probing rights violations
The island nation’s economic crisis is also a political and human rights calamity. There can be no justice until the rights of ordinary Sri Lankans are safe.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Check claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP during mock polls in Kerala, Supreme Court tells EC
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Bangladesh’s unplanned relocation of Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char island is risky
But the international community should do much more to ensure that the refugees can safely return to Myanmar.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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India cannot expect to beat coronavirus without tackling systemic hate and deep-rooted corruption
This is an opportunity for the Modi government to accept its failing and end communal bias.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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India has taken notable steps to contain Covid-19 – but failed to curb surging anti-Muslim rhetoric
In the coming days, discrimination will rise, affecting the country’s fight against the pandemic.
Meenakshi Ganguly
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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BJP government must acknowledge critics’ fears and stop resorting to majoritarian victimhood
It must reverse poor decisions, not reject the advice of friends.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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Dissent is ‘anti-national’ in Modi’s India – no matter where it comes from
From rebuttals to industrialist Rahul Bajaj to a media advisory on the day of Assam protests, the government continues to clamp down on criticism.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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In Kashmir, government’s priority should be to protect civil liberties
Blacking out communication channels is a form of collective punishment that cripples daily lives and economic activities.
Meenakshi Ganguly
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Narendra Modi’s next challenge is to contain his extremist supporters
To restore faith in the rule of law in India, the new government should ensure that the culture of mob violence has no political patronage.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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The BJP’s increasing authoritarianism may be eroding the support it enjoyed in 2014
In politics as in sports, a team that engages in blatant bullying is eventually exposed as one that lacks both good practice and skill.
Meenakshi Ganguly
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NRC debate: Why Assam’s handling of the exercise will have repercussions for the rest of India
If the state fails to build a sympathetic system to establish claims, across India, there will be many more outsiders who will have nowhere to return to.
Meenakshi Ganguly
The Field
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana
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Endgame: Indian Grandmasters are daring to dream at the 2024 Candidates
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer