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The escapade of regional cinema

The escapade of regional cinema

August 11, 2019

While Hindi films like Uri: The surgical strike, Badhaai Ho and Andhadhun dominated the national awards held in New Delhi on August 9, several regional films made their presence felt too. The Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is an isolated region where patriarchal oppression is ubiquitou...

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International Criminal Court

International Criminal Court

February 26, 2019

The International Criminal Court is weakened by failed prosecutions and high-profile acquittals as well as refusal of countries to abide by its rulings.

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Policing of Plays: Curtain goes down on Censorship?

Policing of Plays: Curtain goes down on Censorship?

October 3, 2016

An artist’s struggle with censorship is a long and seemingly unending one. In 2016, a number of states in the country are still practicing the archaic Dramatic Performances Act (DPA) of 1876. Preceded by the Madras High Court ruling, the Maharashtra government informed the Bomb...

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LGBT celebrities in India appeal to Supreme Court to decriminalise homosexuality

LGBT celebrities in India appeal to Supreme Court to decriminalise homosexuality

June 28, 2016

The Supreme Court of India had twice refused to hear pleas for the cease of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Court (IPC), which criminalises homosexuality in the country. However, well-known personalities from the LGBT community in India have now moved the Supreme Court (SC) to he...

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Housing and Land Rights Network NGO’s challenges

Housing and Land Rights Network NGO’s challenges

June 1, 2016

New Delhi based NGO Housing and Land Rights Network (HLNR) addresses the crucial issue of housing shortage in the Indian capital, providing shelter and legal help to homeless people and slum inhabitants. But these are provisory solutions and the roots of the problem – from proh...

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