PUDR would like the bail order for Binayak Sen to be applied also to his co accused . . .

From: Economic and Political Weekly, May 30 – June 05, 2009
Letters
Binayak Sen
The People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to Binayak Sen in the case levelled by the Chhattisgarh government that resulted in the noted civil rights activist being confined for over two years in Raipur jail [...]

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India: A Security State

A G Noorani
Economic & Political Weekly EPW april 4, 2009 vol xliv no 14
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The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act of 2008 and the National Investigation Agency Act of 2008 form part of a series of laws that go back nearly a quarter century.
It is fundamental that the great powers of Congress to conduct war [...]

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The Interesting Times We Live In: EPW Commentary

EPW Commentary
May 24, 2008 EPW Economic & Political Weekly
C Sathyamala

Public health issues are inextricably linked with human rights and it is only apt that many health professionals will involve themselves in such issues. The response of governments and the corporate sector to the work of such professionals suggests how they are seen as threats to [...]

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