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Malini Subramaniam
Malini Subramaniam is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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In Bastar, both Maoists and security forces leave a family bereft
Sodi Nande’s brother was executed by the Maoists, her husband killed by the police.
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In Bastar, an RSS campaign led by a BJP leader stoked violence against Christian Adivasis
There was a clear build-up to the worst ever wave of violence against Christian believers in the region that has led many to leave their homes.
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India’s mass closure of schools is leaving lakhs of students stranded
In many remote areas, students have few options other than single-teacher schools in their villages. These are the very schools the government has targeted.
Johanna Deeksha & Malini Subramaniam
Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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No plan to introduce inheritance tax, clarifies Congress after Sam Pitroda’s remarks trigger row
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Their daughter's killing was a test case in Chhattisgarh. A shoddy probe let policemen off the hook
The judge blamed the prosecution for negligence in presenting evidence against the policemen in the Meena Khalko case.
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In Bastar, Bhumkal inspires young Adivasis to keep nine-month-old Silger protest alive
The youth-led movement remains steadfast in the face of police cases against its leaders.
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Silger protest taps into wider anger in Bastar over security camps coming up in the name of roads
There have been at least 12 protests in southern Chhattisgarh since October.
Malini Subramaniam & Pushpa Rokde
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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At Bastar protest site, the young almost brokered a breakthrough – but now fear police harassment
For 27 days, Adivasi villagers have been protesting against a CRPF camp. After three people died in police firing, the government sent MLAs and an MP to visit.
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Adivasi protestors write to Chhattisgarh governor, ask for protection and inquiry into police firing
Independent observers have been stopped from visiting Silger village where three protestors were killed in police firing on Monday.
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Four deaths and an arrest mark Adivasi women’s struggles with Bastar police
Adivasi women gathered on Women’s Day to remember victims of alleged police violence. One of them was arrested from the spot. She now faces charges under UAPA.
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The Reel
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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In Bastar, journalists force Maoists to roll back death threats
The pushback comes four years after Chhattisgarh journalists staged protests against the police.
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European Parliament sub-committee urges India to release Navlakha and Teltumbde immediately
The subcommittee also questioned India’s use of UAPA to silence activists such as Safoora Zargar, Khalid Saifi, Meeran Haider and Sharjeel Imam, among others.
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Chhattisgarh’s migrant workers, stranded in Telangana, make desperate journeys home
Their home state was slow to accept them because of rising infections. Their host state wanted workers to stay and help resume economic activity.
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The Field
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century