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Topic: Brinda Karat

Brinda Karat says Waqf Bill ‘an assault on Constitution’, slams Modi for silence on Trump tariffs

Speaking after day two of the 24th congress of CPI(M), Karat said reforms and rejuvenation needed in waqf boards, but bill goes against constitutional rights guaranteed to citizens.

Congress bulldozed centuries-old homes to beautify Delhi in 1976. It was never reported

'An Education for Rita' is the story of a remarkable transformation, of grit and perseverance, and of courage.

CPI(M) to miss Ram Mandir consecration, says Brinda Karat — ‘Politicisation of religious event’

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury recently received a formal invite from the chairman of Ayodhya Ram Mandir Construction Committee, Nripendra Misra, for the consecration ceremony.

‘Empty rhetoric, hysterical, NCERT forced by Modi govt’ — Oppn reacts to India-Bharat textbook row

RJD's Manoj Jha, Congress's Shivakumar to DMK's Annadurai hit out at NCERT & BJP. BJP's Tamil Nadu vice-president says NCERT chairman has given valid reasons for recommendation.

From skirts to saris—how Brinda Karat changed Air India’s dress code in London

In ‘She, The Leader’, Nidhi Sharma recounts the stories of women in Indian politics, from the pioneers like Indira Gandhi to contemporaries such as Kanimozhi and Smriti Irani.

Activist ancestors, sexism in politics — KK Shailaja’s book traces her journey to communism

Brinda Karat called it a ‘book that will fly off the shelves’. And if the crowd at the book launch is any indication, she’s right.

Brinda Karat wants CJI to withdraw ‘will you marry her’ remark made at hearing of rape accused

Karat said these words have serious implications in granting of bail in cases of rape & asked CJI Bobde to consider the effect such remarks will have on the psyche of victims.

Pratap Mehta on govt obsession with big bang reforms, Brinda Karat on India’s rape reality

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

At the end of CPI(M)’s big meet, yet again, no bid for diversity in politburo, central committee

The 17-member politburo has two women and as many Muslim members, but lacks Dalits. The CPI(M) politburo has not had a Dalit member since the party was founded 53 years ago.

On Camera

The Bengal Files has made sure Kolkata dusts history books to find out real Gopal Mukherjee

Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?