Hunger Strike

On the politics of hunger: In the midst of a lockdown and humanitarian crisis, notes from practising a meditative fast

Contemplate the politics of hunger; availability of food for all individual, community food practices; the vegan politics; vegetarianism; the beef ban; hunger strikes and who is able to do them or lead them and why, in a country like India.

Trade unions to go on strike on 22 May to protest against labour laws suspension; seek immediate relief to stranded workers

While Uttar Pradesh suspended major labour laws, Madhya Pradesh has tweaked some rules amid the lockdown to spur economic activities.

IIMC students call off hunger strike against fee hike after administration accepts demands; last date for fee submission extended till 31 March

The administration has agreed to share details of the committee that will decide the new fee structure

Priests go on indefinite fast against Cardinal George Alencherry: All you need to know about church land row

Priests of the Syro-Malabar Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly launched a hunger strike against Major Archbishop and Cardinal George Alencherry and demanded his resignation.

Chandrababu Naidu got what he wanted with Delhi protest: Opposition support and reaction from Amit Shah

Andhra Pradesh chief minister and Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu took his protest for special category status for the state to Delhi on Monay, when he staged a 12-hour dharna at Andhra Bhavan. In these 12 hours, nearly two dozen Opposition leaders flocked to the protest seemingly to show solidarity for Naidu's cause.

Andhra special status protest: Chandrababu Naidu needs Mamata Banerjee's support to remain relevant to national politics

With the Lok Sabha polls inching closer, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu seems to be left without any strong allies

N Chandrababu Naidu to sit on day-long hunger strike in New Delhi to demand special status for Andhra Pradesh

TDP president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu will sit on a day-long hunger strike in the national capital.

Modi will 'be held responsible' if anything happens to me, says Anna Hazare as his fast continues on 5th day

Social activist Anna Hazare's indefinite hunger strike entered the fifth day on Sunday even as villagers blocked a state highway in support of his agitation in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, leading to traffic jams in the area.

Anna Hazare’s blood pressure, blood sugar levels spike significantly as hunger strike enters third day

On the third day of Anna Hazare's hunger strike, his doctor stated that the 81-year-old's blood pressure and blood sugar levels had significantly increased

Lokpal case in SC today: Appointment of ombudsman likely to be delayed further as search panel hasn't met in 3 months

As directed by the Supreme Court, the Centre submitted an affidavit, informing it that a search committee had been formed. But reports said the panel has not met in the past 100 days.