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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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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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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: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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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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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour