Beyond the Hashtag: Inside the Harsh Realities of Giridih’s 72-Hour Work Culture
As debates around 70-hour work weeks rage, Giridih's labourers continue to work 12-hour shifts under exploitative conditions. Pollution from sponge iron factories has become a parallel crisis, leading to protests and demands for justice. Despite its political significance, the district remains a glaring example of neglected labour laws and environmental regulations.
Waste Removed, Scars Remain: Bhopal Gas Survivors Demand Justice for 40 Years of Poison
Nearly four decades after the Bhopal disaster, toxic waste removal efforts fall short, leaving survivors exposed to contaminated resources. Environmentalists argue that relocating hazardous waste to Pithampur creates new dangers for an already polluted region. Calls for corporate accountability intensify as activists demand that Dow Chemical bear the cost of a comprehensive cleanup
Is Your Voter ID Unique? EPIC Numbers Shared Across States Raise Serious Questions
Systemic Oversight or Targeted Action? Migrant workers from Bengal uncover duplicate voter IDs shared with individuals in Gujarat and Haryana, sparking alarm. Activists link this to the harassment of Bengali-speaking workers under false infiltration narratives. The issue exposes vulnerabilities in India’s electoral system, raising questions about fairness and accountability
From Madrasa to University of Southampton: Kolkata’s Lad Breaks Stereotypes with International Achievements
From a Kolkata Madrasa to the UK's University of Southampton, Mohammad Israr's journey defies stereotypes, earning a fully funded MSc in Maritime Archaeology at 24
They Beat My Father, Locked Us Away, and Demanded Rahul Gandhi’s Secrets’: Son’s Shocking Testimony Against ED
Manoj and Neha Parmar’s tragic suicide in Sehore has sparked allegations of ED harassment and political vendetta, with their son accusing officials of beating his father, locking the family away, and seizing unlisted assets during a December 5 raid. Manoj’s brother described him as a victim of relentless persecution, citing reopened cases and threats for not aligning with BJP. The couple’s suicide note, addressed to national leaders, accused ED officials of bias, while Congress slammed BJP for misusing central agencies, a claim the ruling party denies amidst ongoing investigations.
Lynchings, Hijab Bans, and Bulldozer Injustice: Will Justice Ever Prevail in the World’s Largest Democracy?
India’s human rights record came under scrutiny as NGOs and activists highlighted systemic abuses, including the persecution of minorities, misuse of anti-terror laws, and escalating state-backed injustices. Calls for justice rang loud, urging action against lynchings, the incarceration of activists, and the destruction of homes under the guise of legality. The program marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a renewed call for dignity, freedom, and justice for all
