This essay appeared in Published in B.G. Verghese (ed); Tomorrow’s India: Another Tryst with Destiny; commemorating 125 years of St Stephen’s College, PenguinBooks India, New Delhi, 2006
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Rebellion to Reconciliation
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India: AIFRTE statement against ABVP’s assault on university campuses
25 February 2017Full text of statement issued by All India Forum Right To Education on 25 February 2017
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Pakistan: The Disappeared | Mohammed Hanif
23 February 2017Every few weeks I get a phone call or text message informing me that yet another journalist, political activist or someone hyperactive on social media has gone missing. From past experience I know that they have most likely been picked up by one of the secret agencies. I also know that when they return they’ll be changed people.
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India: With custodians like these | Narayani Gupta
23 February 2017Agencies charged with the upkeep and protection of Delhi’s historic buildings find little thrill in their job. They see heritage as a burden, are impervious to its magic.
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India: Protect universities and academic freedom from threat of violence and intimidation - say human rights groups
22 February 2017Authorities need to protect academic freedom, which is crucial to the right to education. Violence and hooliganism in the name of nationalism must cede ground to civil debate on Campuses. Violent actions by right wing student organisation ABVP on campuses must be halted
