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Why young Thais are fighting back against the monarchy

Thailand’s protesters have made one thing clear — they will no longer be ruled by fear.

Delhi Police says protests, gatherings not allowed till 30 Sept due to Covid pandemic

Amid protests against farm bills in the national capital, the Delhi Police tweeted 3 September order of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority which prohibits such activities.

Thousands protest in Bangkok against government and monarchy

In one of the biggest gatherings yet among protesters, over 10,000 people rallied in Bangkok demanding an end to the military-led administration.

Thai students risk jail with calls for greater democracy and curbing monarchy’s power

Demonstrators gathered Monday as part of near-daily gatherings across Thailand, which have gained momentum after the arrests of top leaders who have since been released on bail.

When freedoms are under assault, Aakar Patel won’t look away and ask ‘what’s for lunch?’

What’s going on with Aakar Patel appears to be a frequent question among India’s commentariat. Has he just been reduced to a Modi-Shah baiter today?

Two books, TV shows and Trump: The story of how Black rage returned in America

Black Lives Matter has now gone back to basics – as far back as slavery, 401 years ago. The anger this time isn’t just about seeking justice for George Floyd.

Trump not trying to unite Americans or even pretending to try: Ex-defense secretary Mattis

The US President's first defense secretary James Mattis issued a sharply worded and unprecedented rebuke, raising pressure on Trump, who is seeking a re-election.

Protests hammer US cities that are still recovering from coronavirus and lockdown

Violence erupted across US after the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white policeman pressed a knee into his neck for more than 8 minutes.

South Asians in the US must support #BlackLivesMatter, but first undo your own anti-Blackness

Indian Americans are indifferent to the history of Black liberation struggles that paved the way for their own families to immigrate & enjoy benefits in America.

Shaheen Bagh and the new wave of protest art that’s sweeping across India

Posters, murals, installations, Instagram filters - protest art is having a moment in India

On Camera

RBI didn’t do heavy lifting under Subbarao. And Finance Ministry didn’t undermine the Governor

In my view as the finance secretary during UPA II govt, the least RBI could have done was not to further depress the sentiment with doomsday prophecies.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

Pensionless Maha Vir Chakra awardee who trained Mukti Bahini continues to fight for rights

Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.

What’s common between Netflix Chamkila and Trudeau’s trouble-infested Canada? They don’t get Punjab

Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.