Jyoti Markam In the ever-evolving narrative of human progress, where the pursuit of sustenance, clothing, and shelter has been a constant, certain indigenous communities face a distinctive challenge that transcends these fundamental needs. Their struggle revolves around safeguarding their cultural heritage, including their languages, as well as stewardship of their precious forests and lands. The …
Romancing the Caste Violence
Dr. N. Sukumar Mr. Venkaiah Naidu in the Indian Express dated 1st May 2017 (Romancing the Maoists) took umbrage at the human rights activists maintaining silence over the killing of security forces in Chhatisgarh. Violence in any form needs to be condemned. But why is the Honourable Minister so selective in condeming violence? It …
Soni Sori: ‘The State is Lawless’
Soni Sori, a human rights defender and an Adivasi school teacher from Chhattisgarh, was in Mumbai recently to talk at an event organized to commemorate Justice (retired) Suresh Hosbet’s 25 years of contribution to human rights struggle in India post his retirement. This event was orgainsed by Majlis, a women’s rights organization in collaboration with …