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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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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
Trending
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What does the summary expulsion of an Opposition MP say about Parliamentary democracy in India?
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A new book examines the ‘jali’ – from 17th-century Mughal architecture to modern designs
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‘The Sikh Next Door’: A rich study of a complex community as it grows in space, time, representation
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‘No data’ and other tactics: How the government is dodging RTI queries on health pacts with Big Tech
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The mystery of Snowa Borno: A Finnish woman who writes in Hindi, or a male writer’s nom de plume?
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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
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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
Video
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Caught on camera: Mobile tower collapses in Bengaluru, bringing down building on which it stood
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‘At top of the very good boy list’: King Charles gets Santa’s approval ahead of Christmas
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Watch: Actors Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway reminisce about working together in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’
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Caught on CCTV: Close shave for shoppers as speeding SUV crashes through glass doors of UK store
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Watch: This Mumbai police station has turned into a home for street dogs thanks to a senior officer
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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
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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
The Reel
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In Ken Loach’s ‘The Old Oak’, a solidarity that transcends differences
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In animated film ‘The Siren’, a reminder that ‘democracy and peace are never eternal’
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ review: A cheerfully meandering comedy
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‘Kadak Singh’ review: A soft look at deception
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‘Joram’ review: Man-on-the-run thriller stumbles to its destination
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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
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To achieve peace in Kashmir, India must address human rights abuses by security forces
Currently, impunity is the norm.
Meenakshi Ganguly
The Field
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Pro Kabaddi League: Naveen helps Dabang Delhi beat Bengaluru Bulls; Puneri Paltan thump U Mumba
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City FC thump Bengaluru FC 4-0 to climb into top four
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Badminton, Guwahati Masters Super 100: Bansod, Ponnappa/Crasto enter semi-finals
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Hockey: Savita to lead 22-member Indian women’s team in 5 Nations Tournament
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat South Korea in 9th-12th classification match