Cabinet clears Communal Violence Bill, say sources
CNN-IBN
Dec 16, 2013 at 08:47pm IST
#communal violence bill #bjp #muzaffarnagar riots #centre #cpi #d raja
New Delhi: The Cabinet on Monday cleared the
Communal Violence Bill, said sources. After the law comes into force,
the Centre will be duty bound to send forces to riot-hit areas only on
the request of the local
Monday, 16 December 2013
Sunday, 15 December 2013
UK: Muslim fundamentalists threaten shops selling alcohol
Shop owners told they face 40 lashes if they continue selling 'evil' alcohol
DOZENS of Muslim protesters walked with one of
Britain's most controversial hate preachers to demand restaurants and
shops in one of London's most popular areas stop selling alcohol.
By: Cyrus Engineer
Published: Sat, December 14, 2013
Modi 'Run for Unity' marathon had posters all over parts of central Delhi, but here is cartoonists take
Modi flags off 'Run for Unity' marathon, appeals not to view event politically
Express News Service : Vadodara, Sun Dec 15 2013
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/modi-flags-off-run-for-unity-marathon-appeals-not-to-view-event-politically/1207860/
Here is a cartooninsist take:
Express News Service : Vadodara, Sun Dec 15 2013
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/modi-flags-off-run-for-unity-marathon-appeals-not-to-view-event-politically/1207860/
Here is a cartooninsist take:
India: With the closing of relief camps in Muzaffarnagar, even the meagre food support has disappeared
The Hindu, December 14, 2013
BAREFOOT
Winter in exile
by HARSH MANDER
With the closing of relief camps in Muzaffarnagar, even the meagre food support has disappeared.
As the winter cold descends this year on Muzaffarnagar and Shamli districts in Western U.P., some 20,000 people will camp in makeshift unofficial camps amidst squalor and official neglect, or survive in small rented tenements
BAREFOOT
Winter in exile
by HARSH MANDER
With the closing of relief camps in Muzaffarnagar, even the meagre food support has disappeared.
As the winter cold descends this year on Muzaffarnagar and Shamli districts in Western U.P., some 20,000 people will camp in makeshift unofficial camps amidst squalor and official neglect, or survive in small rented tenements
Saturday, 14 December 2013
India - Muzaffarnagar: Riots Victims Await Closure | Deevakar Anand
With probes into crimes committed during the riots moving at a snail’s pace, the Akhilesh Yadav regime has a lot to answer for
Deevakar Anand
December 12, 2013
http://www.tehelka.com/muzaffarnagarriots2013/
India: Witnesses getting cold feet in Ishrat Jahan Case ever since BJP declared Modi as thier Prime Ministeral candidate
Ishrat case: witnesses get cold feet over Modi
Rajesh Ahuja, Hindustan Times New Delhi, December 14, 2013
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ishrat-case-witnesses-mum-after-modi-nomination/article1-1162427.aspx
Rajesh Ahuja, Hindustan Times New Delhi, December 14, 2013
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ishrat-case-witnesses-mum-after-modi-nomination/article1-1162427.aspx
India: BJP unambiguously homophobic
The Telehraph, 14 December 2013
BJP comes out, vows to oppose homosexuality
RADHIKA RAMASESHAN
New Delhi, Dec. 13: BJP president Rajnath Singh today said his party “unambiguously” endorsed the re-criminalisation of gay sex — the first conclusive statement from the party that makes the legislative option difficult for the UPA.
“We will state (at an all-party meeting if it is called) that we
BJP comes out, vows to oppose homosexuality
RADHIKA RAMASESHAN
New Delhi, Dec. 13: BJP president Rajnath Singh today said his party “unambiguously” endorsed the re-criminalisation of gay sex — the first conclusive statement from the party that makes the legislative option difficult for the UPA.
“We will state (at an all-party meeting if it is called) that we
Friday, 13 December 2013
Panel to look into reports of children’s deaths at Muzaffarnagar relief camps
The camps were set up in the aftermath of September’s communal violence
Spurred into action by the Supreme Court rap, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday constituted a high-powered committee to look into the veracity of the reported deaths of children due to cold in the relief camps in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli districts and suggest remedial measures. The committee will be headed by the
India: BJP’s minority fear over Modi dissipates
The Telegraph, 13 Dec 2013
BJP’s minority fear over Modi dissipates
RADHIKA RAMASESHAN
New Delhi, Dec. 12: The BJP believes this week’s Assembly poll results have dismissed its worst fears over consolidation of minority votes around the Congress because of Narendra Modi’s projection as prime ministerial candidate.
The BJP is now mulling adopting the Gujarat model of giving Muslims more tickets
BJP’s minority fear over Modi dissipates
RADHIKA RAMASESHAN
New Delhi, Dec. 12: The BJP believes this week’s Assembly poll results have dismissed its worst fears over consolidation of minority votes around the Congress because of Narendra Modi’s projection as prime ministerial candidate.
The BJP is now mulling adopting the Gujarat model of giving Muslims more tickets
India: Former Top official in Home ministry joins the BJP
The Times of India
New Delhi, December 13, 2013
Former Union Home Secy RK Singh joins BJP
Special Correspondent
Former Home Secretary R.K. Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. Mr. Singh, a 1975 batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, retired from his post on June 30 this year after a two year tenure.
Mr. Singh was welcomed into the party fold by party president Rajnath
New Delhi, December 13, 2013
Former Union Home Secy RK Singh joins BJP
Special Correspondent
Former Home Secretary R.K. Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. Mr. Singh, a 1975 batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, retired from his post on June 30 this year after a two year tenure.
Mr. Singh was welcomed into the party fold by party president Rajnath
India: BJP refuses to spell stand on Section 377; Lekhi supports SC order / Samajwadi Party supports supreme court ruling
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/BJP-refuses-to-spell-stand-on-Section-377-Lekhi-supports-SC-order/articleshow/27261418.cms
BJP refuses to spell stand on Section 377; Lekhi supports SC order
TNN | Dec 13, 2013, 06.02 AM IST
NEW DELHI: While opposition BJP stuck to its non-committal official line on the Supreme Court's verdict on homosexuality, party spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/BJP-refuses-to-spell-stand-on-Section-377-Lekhi-supports-SC-order/articleshow/27261418.cms
BJP refuses to spell stand on Section 377; Lekhi supports SC order
TNN | Dec 13, 2013, 06.02 AM IST
NEW DELHI: While opposition BJP stuck to its non-committal official line on the Supreme Court's verdict on homosexuality, party spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi
All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat statements on the execution of Jamaat leader in Bangladesh and on the Indian Supreme court judgment on homosexuality
Mushawarat condemns the judicial murder of Bangladeshi leader
All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat
New Delhi, 13 December 2013: The All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat, the umbrella body of Indian Muslim organisations, today severely condemned the Bangladesh government’s hasty execution of a controversial verdict issued by a discredited and politicised tribunal.
President of AIMMM, Dr
All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat
New Delhi, 13 December 2013: The All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat, the umbrella body of Indian Muslim organisations, today severely condemned the Bangladesh government’s hasty execution of a controversial verdict issued by a discredited and politicised tribunal.
President of AIMMM, Dr
India: [Fake article attributed to] Shanti Bhushan says Aam Admi Party might spoil the party for BJP in 2014 elections, But most Aam Adami voters in Delhi seem pro Modi
Daily apologizes to Shanti Bhushan for article gaffe
PTI | Dec 13, 2013, 07.48 PM IST
Daily apologizes to Shanti Bhushan for article gaffe
'Mail Today' carried an article in the name of Shanti Bhushan which was critical of Aam Admi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal.
NEW DELHI: In a bizarre gaffe, a newspaper here published an article on Friday purported to have been written by former Union law
PTI | Dec 13, 2013, 07.48 PM IST
Daily apologizes to Shanti Bhushan for article gaffe
'Mail Today' carried an article in the name of Shanti Bhushan which was critical of Aam Admi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal.
NEW DELHI: In a bizarre gaffe, a newspaper here published an article on Friday purported to have been written by former Union law
Will the BJP make it 2014 elections ?
Indian Express, 13 December 2013
Many a slip
by Suhas Palshikar
Electoral victories in four states may not add up to a BJP wave in 2014.
One unavoidable dimension to the analysis of the recently held assembly elections has been their relevance to the Lok Sabha election in 2014. For this reason, if for nothing else, the BJP could read into these outcomes the possibility of a better electoral
Many a slip
by Suhas Palshikar
Electoral victories in four states may not add up to a BJP wave in 2014.
One unavoidable dimension to the analysis of the recently held assembly elections has been their relevance to the Lok Sabha election in 2014. For this reason, if for nothing else, the BJP could read into these outcomes the possibility of a better electoral
Bangladesh: Execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader sparks violent attacks against minorities
Execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader sparks violent protests in Bangladesh
AP | Dec 13, 2013, 11.48 AM IST
Execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader sparks violent protests in Bangladesh
Tyres have been set on fire by activists of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan protesting against the execution of Bangladeshi Islamist leader, in Islamabad. (AFP photo)
DHAKA: The execution of an Islamist opposition leader in
AP | Dec 13, 2013, 11.48 AM IST
Execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader sparks violent protests in Bangladesh
Tyres have been set on fire by activists of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan protesting against the execution of Bangladeshi Islamist leader, in Islamabad. (AFP photo)
DHAKA: The execution of an Islamist opposition leader in
Thursday, 12 December 2013
Modi's silence on 377 - cartoon by Satish Acharya
Modi's closet no. 377
Cartoon: Satish Acharya
Copyright: Sify.com
http://www.sify.com/news/modi-s-secret-hideout-imagegallery-national-nk0mS5hfhce.html
India's ruling Congress party’s clear stand in support of for gay rights appears to have caught the homophobic BJP off-guard
Sonia, Chidambaram root for gay rights after SC verdict, law may change
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sonia-chidambaram-root-for-gay-rights-after-supreme-court-verdict-law-may-change/article1-1161785.aspx
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sonia-chidambaram-root-for-gay-rights-after-supreme-court-verdict-law-may-change/article1-1161785.aspx
short interview with Jyotirmaya Sharma about his book on Swami Vivekananda and Hindu Nationalism
Religion Dispatches
December 9, 2013
Political Hinduism: India's Disenchanted Religion
By Jyotirmaya Sharma
Jyotirmaya Sharma
Jyotirmaya Sharma is professor of political science at the University of Hyderabad, India. His recent publications include, Hindutva: Exploring the Idea of Hindu Nationalism (Penguin/Viking, 2003; second edition published in december 2011) and
December 9, 2013
Political Hinduism: India's Disenchanted Religion
By Jyotirmaya Sharma
Jyotirmaya Sharma
Jyotirmaya Sharma is professor of political science at the University of Hyderabad, India. His recent publications include, Hindutva: Exploring the Idea of Hindu Nationalism (Penguin/Viking, 2003; second edition published in december 2011) and
India: Jamaat e Islami (The Muslim Right Wing ) Opposes Legalisation of Live-in Relationships, not to speak of Homosexuality
In a recent judgement, the Apex Court asked Parliament to framed guidelines and make a law to address the ‘concerns’ of those already in the outside-marriage relationship. More unfortunately, the judgement said that live-in relationship is neither a crime nor a sin. A court of law is indeed within its jurisdiction to ascertain whether or not a particular act is crime. But it is beyond its
India: Minorities panel for action against [SHAM] adami Party leader
Hate speech: Minorities panel for action against AAP member
Rakhi Chakrabarty,TNN | Nov 29, 2013
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Hate-speech-Minorities-panel-for-action-against-AAP-member/articleshow/26544217.cms
Rakhi Chakrabarty,TNN | Nov 29, 2013
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Hate-speech-Minorities-panel-for-action-against-AAP-member/articleshow/26544217.cms
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