For France’s ‘gilets jaunes’ one year on, the yellow vest has become a symbol of civic engagement

The political practices developed through the year of activism remain infused in their daily lives, even for those who are no longer active.

Elise Lobbedez, The Conversation

· Nov 20, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Activist Medha Patkar’s health worsens as indefinite hunger strike enters second week

She went on strike in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani district on August 25, demanding the rehabilitation of people displaced by floods around Sardar Sarovar Dam.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 02, 2019 · 12:00 pm

Tamil Nadu’s farmers threaten legal action against GAIL for laying gas pipeline through their fields

Nearly 50 farmers have sent legal notices to the public sector company since the police cracked down on their protests against the project last week.

S Senthalir

· May 22, 2019 · 07:00 am

‘We want employment’: Farmers, labourers, activists spell out demands ahead of Elections 2019

Jan Sarokar protest in Delhi releases a ‘people’s chargesheet’ against the BJP government and seeks commitment to fulfil their demands from the Opposition.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Apr 07, 2019 · 07:30 am

Why have BJP-led state governments developed a phobia about black flags?

In Assam, 13 protestors were detained and nine were arrested as Modi visited the state.

Ipsita Chakravarty

· Feb 11, 2019 · 07:00 am

After France, ‘yellow vest’ protests rage in Iraq, Bulgaria and beyond – but similarities end here

Protests seem contagious when they erupt in several countries at the same time. But new research shows that unrest rarely spreads.

Adrian Lucardi, The Conversation

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Dawn Brancati, The Conversation

· Feb 08, 2019 · 09:30 pm

As Puducherry hotels drop music shows to protest taxes, a subdued New Year’s Eve looms

Most of the Union Territory’s hotels are protesting against the ‘strict imposition’ of 25% entertainment tax and 28% GST.

S Senthalir

· Dec 28, 2018 · 06:30 am

Who are France’s ‘yellow vests’ protesters and why are they so angry?

The violence of the anti-Macron protests is rooted in personal passion and anger.

Claude Poissenot, The Conversation

· Dec 05, 2018 · 08:30 pm

Supreme Court has allowed protests at Delhi’s Boat Club again – but police say it could be a no-go

While Jantar Mantar could be used as a resistance site again, the iconic lawns near India Gate are too sensitive from a security standpoint, officials said.

Abhishek Dey

· Jul 30, 2018 · 12:30 pm

Environmentalist GD Agrawal has been fasting for over a month to save the Ganga

His supporters say the government – despite its vow to restore the river to health – does not seem to care.

Anasuya Basu

· Jul 25, 2018 · 11:30 pm

‘This is goonda raj’: Mumbai citizens protest the rapes in Kathua and Unnao

More than 300 people from a range of organisations protested at Azad Maidan on Friday afternoon.

Aarefa Johari

· Apr 13, 2018 · 09:09 pm

Stories from the Long March: Adivasi farmers explain why they walked 180 km for forest land rights

While MP Poonam Mahajan claimed they were influenced by ‘urban Maoists’, farmers at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on Monday shared stories of hardship and hunger.

Aarefa Johari

· Mar 12, 2018 · 08:49 pm