Back from a late night stroll, and Dhruv Rathee's latest video, The Hindu-Muslim Brainwash, seems to be playing in several homes instead of the usual TV channels.

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An essay immersed in nostalgia for a past in which religious devotion necessarily meant respect for other faiths. Searching for solace: Read A requiem for Rizwan scroll.in/article/106594… via Scroll.in

India remains one of the few countries in the world in which Hitler’s autobiographical manifesto Mein Kampf is openly sold, even in bookstores in railway platforms, and is enduringly one of the best-selling books in the country.

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By: Harsh Mander

Modi’s India by Jaffrelot Christophe , one of the finest scholars of contemporary India is essential reading for every thinking Indian who cares about India’s survival as a secular democracy before she steps out to cast her vote

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In these immensely troubled times marked by hate, fear and despair, it is noteworthy that the country’s largest political Opposition affirms its resolve to mend the broken social fabric and economy of the country. Harsh Mander ✍️

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On the Congress #NyayPatra manifesto Harsh Mander has written at length & the article in Scroll.in is a worthy read.

Here are a few takeaways:

▪️It speaks of the “climate of fear, intimidation and hatred” that has enveloped the country during the past decade.

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In Defence of the Republic: Upholding the Values at the Heart of India's Democracy.

Packed hall at the book launch and discussion at IIC, around the book that's a collection of 74 letters from the Constitutional Conduct Group. A 'manifesto of informed dissent.' Must read.

Jai Bhim
On the birth anniversary of one of modern India’s greatest sons Babasaheb Ambedkar, we recall with gratitude his battles for social equality, & his leadership in writing our Constitution.
Our greatest tribute to him would be to fight for an equal, just, fraternal India

Lets celebrate the remarkable life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a champion of justice and equality & honor his legacy by promoting inclusivity and striving for a society free from discrimination. Long live his values & the Constitution!! Jai Bhim!!
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Salute to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 133rd birth anniversary. Uphold the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar for a secular and democratic India. Resist the communal fascist agenda of BJP - RSS. Educate Agitate Organise. #AmbedkarJayanti2024

Jagdeep Singh Chhokar, 80, has been working tirelessly for 25 years to make Indian politics transparent. His patience bore fruit recently with the striking down of the electoral bond scheme

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Ajaz Ashraf and his profiles of every Indian who matters today.

Read all of them. Start here:

Newsclick's editor-in-chief completes 6 months in prison on trumped up charges following raids on the news portal.

On April 6, activists and leaders gathered to express solidarity with NewsClick and demanded the release of Prabir Purkayastha.

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“My name did not appear on the final draft. I was declared a foreigner overnight. I submitted my Aadhaar, voter ID…”

Nozir Mazarbhuyan on being excluded from #Assam 's final citizenship list in 2019 without being told why. Arshad Ahmed & @umar_altaf_ youtu.be/y3rOrUb6fXw

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In solidarity with all prisoners of conscience! In solidarity with all who are fighting for justice!! In solidarity with all who are fighting fascism!

#BK16
Who are the artists, teachers, lawyers incarcerated without bail and trial in the Bhima Koregaon case?
Refresh your memory:

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