As sociologists, social scientists and concerned individuals across the world, we strongly condemn the brutal mob assault on 17 August 2018, on sociologist Sanjay Kumar at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari, Bihar. . . . We appeal to all university teachers, students and citizens at large to ensure the safety and civility of our campuses and ensure there is space for open discussion.
South Asia Citizens Web
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India: Text of statement by academics and concerned citizens against the assault on Prof Sanjay Kumar, in Motihari (Champaran, Bihar)
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India: Homage from Citizens for Democracy to Shri Kuldip Nayar, a noble journalist
24 August 2018Citizens For Democracy (CFD) is deeply grieved over the sad demise of Shri Kuldip Nayar who died at the age of 95 at New Delhi.
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India - Kerala floods: Residents owe fishermen more than a few words of thanks and social media memes
24 August 2018Here’s how people can show their gratitude to the marine fisherfolk who were vital to the rescue effort.
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Announcement: Presentation of 2018 Praful Bidwai Memorial Award (28 Aug 2018 - New Delhi)
23 August 2018Presentation Ceremony of Praful Bidwai Memorial Award 2018 to Ulka Mahajan, Sarvhara Jan Andolan on August 28 (Tuesday), 2018 at 05.00 pm | New Delhi
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Statement on the Imprisonment of Shahidul Alam, the Award Winning Bangladeshi Photographer | Arundhati Roy, Eve Ensler, Naomi Klein, Noam Chomsky, Vijay Prashad
20 August 2018statement on 10th of August 2018
