‘No Means No’: Himachal’s Tribal Villages Take Stand Against Rs 5,700 Crore Hydel Project
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‘No Means No’: Himachal’s Tribal Villages Take Stand Against Rs 5,700 Crore Hydel Project

Two landslides in Kinnaur last summer which claimed 22 lives have made the local population more aware of the ecological dangers posed by hydropower projects, such as the proposed Jangi Thopan Powari project.

Caste Doesn’t Just Exist in India or in Hinduism – It Is Pervasive Across Many Religions in South Asia and the Diaspora
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Caste Doesn’t Just Exist in India or in Hinduism – It Is Pervasive Across Many Religions in South Asia and the Diaspora

While the caste system originated in Hindu scriptures, it crystallized during British colonial rule and has stratified society in every South Asian religious community. In addition to India, it is present in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Bhutan.

The History of Western Sahara Is a History of Betrayal
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The History of Western Sahara Is a History of Betrayal

In a fresh betrayal, Spain is once again denying the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. In a letter addressed to the Moroccan king in March this year, the Spanish government has made clear that it will not respect its historic obligation to support the self-determination of the Sahrawi people.

Letter From a Birmingham Jail (1963)
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Letter From a Birmingham Jail (1963)

King writes: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” This letter became an important text for the civil rights movement in the United States. It has been described as “one of the most important historical documents penned by a modern political prisoner” and is considered a classic document of civil disobedience.