Archive for May, 2009
The Hindu Editorial: State-sponsored vigilantism
The Hindu – Editorial
It is a symptom of the troubled times Indian democracy is passing through that the release on bail of an eminent human rights activist and medical practitioner, Dr. Binayak Sen — something that is routine for even individuals of questionable repute accused or convicted of heinous crimes — should be an occasion [...]
Another activist’s daughter awaits his release from Doon jail
The Hindu
Mumbai (PTI) :The release of rights activist Binayak Sen on bail has brought a ray of hope to 27-year-old Shikha Rahi, who’s father Prashant Rahi is at present lodged in Dehradun district jail, after he was arrested by Uttarakand police two years ago for allegedly being the Zonal commander of CPI (Maoist).
Mr. Prashant, an [...]
Need spine, not muscle, to fight for human rights
By Antara Dev Sen
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Deccan Chronicle
It took two years of sustained shaming to get Dr Binayak Sen out on bail. The state had been stoutly ignoring the worldwide chorus of appeals and angry protests since the doctor and civil rights activist’s arrest on flimsy charges back in May 2007.
Now the Supreme Court has [...]
GREETINGS FROM BASAGUDA
by Javed Iqbal
Villagers who escaped the Maoist-Salwa Judum conflict return to their homes after three years and the Vanvasi Chetna Ashram which has helped them come back is under attack from the Raman Singh government. Javed Iqbal reports on the changing fortunes of Bastar’s tribal communities caught between the Maoists [...]
A Musical Afternoon with a Difference
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