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The Urdu Press: CAB concernsSubscriber Only
December 14, 2019 01:00 IST
The Etemaad of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslameen says, “We need to oppose this kind of hathdharmi — meaningless stubbornness.”
Sat, Dec 14, 2019
Due process vs instant verdict: Applause for Telangana police and a few questionsSubscriber Only
December 07, 2019 04:50 IST
Hyderabad rape-murder case: From Parliament to social media, from chief ministers to actors and sports stars, several invoked the “delay” in the judicial system to justify the killings.
Sat, Dec 07, 2019
Citizenship lost and regained: the importance of being Milan KunderaSubscriber Only
December 06, 2019 09:47 IST
In 1979, Kundera was stripped of his citizenship of undivided Czechoslovakia. He had published a book in France called The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, whose best known line is: “The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting”.
Sat, Dec 07, 2019
Ayodhya verdict: To review or not, Muslim Personal Law Board will discuss on Nov 17Subscriber Only
November 11, 2019 04:52 IST
On Saturday, AIMPLB advocate Zafaryab Jilani stopped short of saying they would go for a review, despite several members of the Board making it clear that they were “not satisfied” with the Supreme Court’s verdict.
Mon, Nov 11, 2019
A to Z of Ayodhya verdictSubscriber Only
November 10, 2019 04:32 IST
Ayodhya verdict: The 1,045-page order — its context and contents — broken down.
Sun, Nov 10, 2019
‘Deeply disturbing’: Hit by Pegasus spyware, activists and lawyers seek answers from govtSubscriber Only
November 08, 2019 13:50 IST
Surveillance via WhatsApp: Appealing to the government to reveal information on the attack, at least 19 activists said it was a matter of public concern whether Indian taxpayer money had been spent on the cyber surveillance.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
The Urdu Press: Whatsapp, privacy Subscriber Only
November 08, 2019 03:58 IST
Inquilab writes “that instead of taking refuge behind these statements, the government should have appointed a committee of experts and should have started enquiries about what had happened, why and at whose behest?”
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
Justice Srikrishna warns: We may slide into Orwellian State, Big Brother snoopingSubscriber Only
November 07, 2019 04:51 IST
Asked what the system should do to ensure that such surveillance does not happen illegally, Justice Srikrishna told The Indian Express: “Generate strong public opinion against what you see as a clear onslaught on democratic and Constitutional rights of citizens.”
Thu, Nov 07, 2019
Madhav Godbole: ‘National Integration Council meeting must be called to build consensus’Subscriber Only
November 07, 2019 04:35 IST
The demolition of Babri Masjid signified a total breakdown of not just the rule of law, but of the Constitution itself, says Madhav Godbole.
Thu, Nov 07, 2019
End Pegasus maker’s export licence: Plea in Israel courtSubscriber Only
November 02, 2019 04:46 IST
On November 7, a district court in the Israeli capital will hear arguments on why the country’s Ministry of Defence needs to cancel Pegasus-developer NSO Group’s export licence.
Sat, Nov 02, 2019
Surveillance via WhatsApp: On snoop target list—Rights lawyers to activists, DU prof to Defence journalistSubscriber Only
November 01, 2019 04:40 IST
On Thursday, The Indian Express reported that Facebook-owned WhatsApp confirmed it was aware that journalists and human rights activists in India were targeted for surveillance and it had contacted each one of them.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Next CJI Bobde: ‘Privileged to be hearing (Ayodhya case)… opportunity of a lifetime’Subscriber Only
October 31, 2019 05:07 IST
Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, the most senior judge in the Supreme Court after CJI Ranjan Gogoi who retires on November 17, spoke to The Indian Express on his priorities, ideas and the road ahead.
Thu, Oct 31, 2019
WhatsApp confirms: Israeli spyware was used to snoop on Indian journalists, activistsSubscriber Only
October 31, 2019 04:30 IST
It is learnt that at least two dozen academics, lawyers, Dalit activists and journalists in India were contacted and alerted by WhatsApp that their phones had been under state-of-the-art surveillance for a two-week period until May 2019.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Long ago, by the SarayuSubscriber Only
October 27, 2019 06:04 IST
The tussle to stake ownership over Ayodhya, and define it by the Hindu-Muslim question, has concealed the myriad other factors that have gone into making the city and, by implication, India.
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
The Urdu press: Waiting for verdictSubscriber Only
October 25, 2019 04:18 IST
The editorial goes onto say that, “instead, in Court, the Hindu side focussed on the question of the birthplace of Lord Ram and puja rights. The Court had asked for a mediation panel, which has now given its report.”
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Ayodhya verdict: Generations will feel impact, go by values laid in Constitution, Mosque sides tells Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
October 21, 2019 05:00 IST
AYODHYA CASE: In its submission, the Nirmohi Akhara, which is one of the main parties to the dispute, has projected six possible scenarios and outlined its opinion on each. It argues that it is the lead claimant for building the temple, if allowed, as it holds the ‘shebait’ rights there since the 18th Century.
Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Ayodhya case: 6 of 7 Muslim appellants reject process and content of mediation dealSubscriber Only
October 19, 2019 04:55 IST
On the last day of hearing in the Ayodhya matter, the mediation committee submitted the contours of a "deal" to the Supreme Court premised on the chairman of the Sunni Waqf Board offering "no objections" to the government taking over the disputed portion of the land
Sat, Oct 19, 2019
SC’s Ayodhya judgment will determine whether it responds to mood of the moment or leaves room for next generationSubscriber Only
October 18, 2019 01:10 IST
As the 40 days of hearings are over, and just before the Lordships are set to rule on the matter, it is good to recall that it will be 27 years since the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya this December.
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Ayodhya hearing — Let Govt acquire land, allow prayers in ASI mosques: Deal on tableSubscriber Only
October 17, 2019 04:31 IST
The parties which are part of this proposed “settlement” are the Hindu Mahasabha, Akhil Bhartiya Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Punaruddhar Samiti, and Shri Mahant Rajendradas of the Nirmohi Ani Akhara.
Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Panel set to review cases against 23,000 tribals in Chhattisgarh Naxal beltSubscriber Only
October 16, 2019 04:34 IST
Sources told The Indian Express that the committee will start work and refer to the state government, as per its terms of reference, cases that merit a relook or withdrawal of proceedings.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Ayodhya: Mosque side turns down mediation feelerSubscriber Only
October 09, 2019 04:42 IST
The side representing the temple did not agree to discuss the plan and did not make an offer of its own either, which led to the mediation process being deemed “failed”.
Wed, Oct 09, 2019
Justice Tahilramani transfer: For Collegium, ‘her short working hours’ was key reasonSubscriber Only
September 22, 2019 05:00 IST
On September 6, Justice Tahilramani had resigned from her post when her request to the Collegium to get the transfer order changed was not considered favourably.
Sun, Sep 22, 2019
Justice Patnaik panel submits report on ‘fixing of benches’ to SC in sealed coverSubscriber Only
September 19, 2019 01:56 IST
The one-judge panel was constituted as part of the process which came into play after charges of sexual allegations were made against Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi by a junior employee in his office.
Thu, Sep 19, 2019Mediators seek SC direction on Ayodhya talks alongside hearingSubscriber Only
September 17, 2019 04:10 IST
After the CJI announced that mediation has “failed”, final hearing on the 14 appeals in the matter is being heard since August 6. Those in favour of a temple on the site concluded their arguments in 16 days while those arguing for a mosque have argued for eight days so far.
Tue, Sep 17, 2019
Reviewing emeritus status a bid to show regime’s muscle: Romila ThaparSubscriber Only
September 08, 2019 04:35 IST
Romila Thapar speaks about the row over JNU asking for her CV to review her Professor Emeritus status, laments the state of the university, talks of a “creeping fear” among people in asserting their rights, and says history is more complex than just a past narrative.
Thu, Oct 28, 2021Journalism of Courage
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