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Raksha Kumar
Raksha Kumar is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Kerala nun says she wants Church to admit she was wronged: ‘I had moments when I asked god, why me?’
In an interview, the complainant and her five fellow nuns say they won’t give up the fight against rape-accused bishop.
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Adivasis in poll-bound Chhattisgarh say state illegally acquired their land for Bhilai Steel Plant
Villagers in Kanker district of Bastar say they have used the forest land for generations, and therefore have rights over it under the Forests Rights Act.
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Republic TV’s hounding of rights activist shows ‘urban Naxal’ is convenient label to crush dissent
The phrase is deliberately vague to cover a wide array of dissidents, human rights defenders say.
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Trending
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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For Adivasis in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, mining has brought increased militarisation and violence
They complain that the state treats ordinary villagers opposing mining in the Surjagarh forest no different than it does the Maoists.
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After ‘biggest Maoist encounter’, commandos, fear and troubling questions stalk Gadchiroli villages
Security forces say they ambushed and killed 40 guerrillas in the eastern Maharashtra district but villagers and activists contest the claims.
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Should India’s Parliament have the authority to amend even the ‘basic structure’ of Constitution?
MP Shanataram Naik, public intellectual Mukul Kesavan and constitutional expert Soli Sorabjee discuss the doctrine that has greatly shaped Indian democracy.
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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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In Bihar, a land programme for Dalits improved many lives – until Nitish Kumar allied with the BJP
His government has eased off on Dakhal Dehani, which seeks to help Dalits reclaim their occupied land, allegedly to please his ally’s upper caste support base.
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Illegal transfers: Adivasis in Chhattisgarh plan to criminally prosecute firms that hold their land
According to the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, land owned by Adivasis cannot be transferred to non-Adivasis.
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Anger in South Kashmir over the charred bodies of young militants killed in encounter
Local residents say the militants could have been made to surrender.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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‘Like a drum, we’re beaten on both sides’: Chhattisgarh ex-sarpanch accused of role in Maoist attack
Podium Panda went missing on May 3. While the police claim that he confessed to involvement in the Sukma attack, his wife says he was detained illegally.
Malini Subramaniam & Raksha Kumar
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‘They don’t fear the law, they don’t care for their lives’: Despair over Kashmir’s young offenders
Lawyers admit there has been an increase in the number of stone pelters arrested since July, but say the number of false stone pelting cases has also risen.
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Encounter deaths in a Central Kashmir town leave a trail of anger and cynicism
The residents of Chadoora claim security forces shot at civilians.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller