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Malini Subramaniam
Malini Subramaniam is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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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.
Malini Subramaniam
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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
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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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Trending
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Arundhati Roy: The dismantling of democracy in India will affect the whole world
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‘Jaane Jaan’ review: A dream cast and solid craft steer ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ adaptation
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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India at Asian Games, September 23 schedule: Paddlers look to continue good form, sailors in action
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Divorce is still a stigma in India. This book looks for ways to overcome it
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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
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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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Video
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Caught on CCTV: Three suspects being transported for court appearance escape from police van in UP
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Watch: Tennis star Mackenzie McDonald carries opponent Shang Juncheng on his back after match
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Andhra Pradesh: TDP MLA blows a whistle in Assembly to protest against Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest
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Watch: Oscar-winning music director M M Keeravani jams with Anupam Kher on the keyboard
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo meets disabled fan who made his paintings with her feet
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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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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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The Reel
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‘The Great Indian Family’ review: Well-meaning but simplistic
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‘Sultan Of Delhi’ trailer: Tahir Raj Bhasin leads series about ambition in 1960s India
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Reel vs real: When undercover agents act against India’s enemies abroad
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‘Jaane Jaan’ review: A dream cast and solid craft steer ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ adaptation
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What’s behind the Kareena Kapoor Khan swerve: ‘It’s important to keep changing yourself’
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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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Locked up in the coronavirus lockdown, migrant workers in Telangana pin hopes on WhatsApp rumours
Denied wage payments, they started to walk back home. But the police intercepted them and herded them into shelters.
Malini Subramaniam & Padmaja Shaw
The Field
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Australia tour of India: Mohammed Shami stars as hosts win first ODI, take 1-0 lead in series
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India at Asian Games, September 23 schedule: Paddlers look to continue good form, sailors in action
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Sports minister cancels China visit after Beijing bars entry of athletes from Arunachal Pradesh
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Hasan Ali returns for injured Naseem Shah as Pakistan announce squad
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Asian Games, Wushu: China refutes claims of Indian fighters from Arunachal Pradesh being denied visa