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Why students unions like SFI need to dissociate from political masters

Apr 11, 2013

The lessons from recent instances of student politics in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal show that if students truly believe in a cause, they should best stay away from political parties. #Tamil Nadu #ConnectTheDots #West Bengal #SFI #Delhi gangrape protests #Loyola College #apolitical student movements
Needed: An Anna Hazare for women's rights

Jan 09, 2013

The recent protests provoked by the Delhi gangrape have demonstrated that gender violence is another issue that Indians are deeply concerned and affected by. A leader is needed who people can follow and rally around to fight for change. #Anna Hazare #InMyOpinion #Delhi gangrape protests
HC notice to Delhi police against curbs at India Gate

Jan 08, 2013

The Delhi police was asked by the Delhi High Court to explain as to how a special executive magistrate can be vested with the power to impose prohibitory orders under section 144 of CrPC for up to six months despite the same being contrary to the fundamental rights of citizens. #NewsTracker #India Gate #Delhi gangrape #Delhi gangrape protests

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22-yr-old woman gangraped by 5

2013-05-02 05:24:00

A 22-year-old woman accused five people, including two of her brothers-in-law, of raping her in south Delhi, police said Wednesday. In her complaint to police, the young woman alleged that she was gangraped by the five men near gate No 4 of the All India #New Delhi #India
Bangkok Post
Four-year-old Indian girl dies after rape

2013-04-30 07:49:00

A four-year-old Indian girl has died in hospital nearly two weeks after she was raped and found unconscious at a farm, hospital staff and reports said. Women Bharatiya Janata Party activists shout slogans during a protest in Hyderabad on April 23, 2013 o #Bharatiya Janata Party #Hyderabad #New Delhi
Rediff
Why rape is not a crime in India

2013-04-26 09:38:00

Treat rape on par with murder not just in punishment but also in the procedure of its investigation and the pursuit of the perpetrator. Make our roads and neighbourhoods safer. We will figure out how to make our homes safer and hearts larger, says Hemant #India #New Delhi #Assam

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