Human Rights
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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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How Germany defined ‘dignity’ to ensure its protection in law after Nazism
Under Nazi law, human beings were excluded from community and thus dehumanised. Dignity, therefore, had to be firmly established in the new constitution.
Frederick Hauke, The Conversation
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Modi, Biden must not sweep human rights concerns under the rug, says Amnesty International
The Indian prime minister is slated to meet the United States president on June 22.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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As protests against Gaza genocide rock US campuses, officials are falling into trap set by the Right
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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What it takes for a city to end manual scavenging
Banning manual scavenging isn’t enough. Cities make progress when they recieve funds to purchase machines, as Vasai-Virar in Maharashtra shows.
Aarefa Johari
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How Rajkot made progress in ending manual scavenging – and why it still has a long way to go
The fourth part in a series that investigates claims by municipal authorities in western India about eradicating the hazardous work of manual scavenging.
Aarefa Johari
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Has the Supreme Court significantly expanded the enforcement of fundamental rights?
In a recent judgement, the court held that some fundamental rights can also be enforced against private individuals, and not just the government.
Umang Poddar
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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How to cover up manual scavenging: Dhule municipality gives cash to workers but denies they exist
A five-part series on the failure of municipal authorities in western India to eradicate the hazardous work of manually cleaning drains and tanks.
Aarefa Johari
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Manual scavenging deaths in Ahmedabad result in out-of-court settlements – not punitive justice
The second part in a series investigating how municipal authorities in western India cover up the illegal practice of manual scavenging.
Aarefa Johari
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Manual scavenging killed 19 people in Mumbai in past five years. But BMC records show zero deaths
The first part in a series investigating how municipal authorities in western India cover up the illegal practice of manual scavenging.
Aarefa Johari
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Saket Gokhale arrest: Human rights panel registers case against Gujarat Police
The police had taken the Trinamool Congress spokesperson into custody for a tweet he posted about PM Modi’s visit to the site of the Morbi bridge collapse.
Scroll Staff
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Is there a ‘right to disobey’? From the Vietnam War to today’s climate protests
The climate emergency is in many ways the Vietnam of today’s young people.
Jon Piccini, The Conversation
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India abstains on UN resolution to probe Iran’s alleged abuses against anti-hijab protesters
Twenty-five countries supported the resolution, six opposed it and 16 others refrained from voting.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals