Social Activist

Left delegation in Tripura led by CPM alleges 'reign of terror' in state 'sponsored by ruling BJP'

A visiting delegation of Left leaders and social activists in Tripura alleged that a "reign of terror" was let loose by the hoodlums and goons "sponsored by the ruling BJP" after it came to power in March 2018.

Anna Hazare backs farmers' strike in Maharashtra, urges them to protest peacefully

Social activist Anna Hazare extended his support to the indefinite strike of farmers which entered the second day on Friday.

Teesta Setalvad moves Gujarat HC, seeks quashing of FIR over Twitter post

Social activist Teesta Setalvad on Tuesday filed a petition before the Gujarat High Court seeking setting aside of a complaint against her.

No clear wave in favour of Modi: Anna Hazare

Social activist Anna Hazare today said that there was no clear wave in favour of BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendera Modi.

Professional hitmen were used to kill Dabholkar?

1400 people questioned for murder of anti-superstition activist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, no clear leads yet

Mrinal Gore, the 'Paniwali Bai' of Maharashtra, passes away

Gore belonged to that special set of women who took to politics in a period when it was virtually unthinkable for women to be involved in public work.

Prosenjit was reluctant to do 'Shanghai'

Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, who played Dr. Ahmadi, a social activist, in Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai, says initially he was reluctant to feature in a Hindi movie.

Confessions of a former social activist: A learning moment

Yoginder Sikand has written a deeply honest essay baring his soul and the relentless negativity of social activists who advocate for the "oppressed." It represents an important learning moment for everyone, left, right and centre.

Anna to mobilise support for Lokpal ahead of LS polls

"We will wait for the passing of the bill till the current session of Parliament comes to an end in May. If it does not happen we will have another one and half year before the next general elections are held." said Anna Hazare.

Arvind Kejriwal