The interim order staying the UGC’s 2026 anti-discrimination guidelines has revived long-standing historical debates on merit, misuse, discrimination and accountability in universities
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Jagisha Arora has an MA in History and works as a Social Media Content Writer. She writes on Cinema, Gender and relationships.
The UGC mandates the establishment of Anti-Discrimination Committees in universities and colleges across India
The year saw a growing number of journalists, writers, satirists, comedians, and academicians facing arrests, FIRs, and legal battles.
A social media influencer's video urging women to “reclaim” the R-word has sparked an online debate. Many Dalit feminists warn that a casteist slur cannot be rebranded through online trends without understanding its history.
Social activist Bhanwar Meghwanshi recounts his journey from Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Babri Masjid demolition to becoming a voice for marginalised communities and human rights advocacy in India.
Organisations like the RSS pretend to promote ‘harmony’, but in truth, they maintain the caste hierarchy. There is no path to liberation for Dalits within Hindutva.
People who have lost their partners believe that somewhere down the line, they will meet their partners again, and until then, they’re keeping them alive in their memories.
They often struggle with issues like lack of funds and infrastructure as well as low media visibility, but differently-abled cricketers, classified in four categories—blind, physically challenged, wheelchair and deaf—have managed to win many tournaments and awards and accolades for the country
A look at Tagore's journey with the stalwart filmmaker ahead of her appearance on the red carpet
Young children who witness any form of violence at home often struggle to express themselves emotionally. It also impacts their mental health
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