The debates surrounding the tragic suicides of Atul Subhash and police constable, Tippanna Alagur in Karnataka has given space for irrational and dangerous fears being unleashed by men’s rights organisations and a sensational media about “greedy and exploitative” women, and betray an ignorance of the processes of law in addition to a denial of violent […]
Over 700 concerned citizens have written an open letter to the National Commission of Women (NCW) to ensure strong action against Prajwal Revanna, HD Revanna and others involved in the horrific sexual violence case. The letter demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologize for seeking votes for a known serial sexual abuser like Mr. Prajwal Revanna. […]
The Anti-Conversion law, ironically officially called Freedom of Religion Act, has become a justification for the persecution of the minorities and other marginalized identities. The attacks on the minorities grew sharply in recent years since this law was used as a weapon targeting the dignity of Christians and Muslims particularly belonging to Adivais, Dalits and women. New […]
Despite fear of Covid-19 infection and ongoing lockdown restrictions, people across 31 districts and 102 taluks in Karnataka took to the streets to put forth their demands to the state government. Janaagraha Aandolana, a people’s campaign movement, has started in Karnataka to demand relief measures and a financial package from the state government to […]