Counterview Desk  The All India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA), in an open letter to Gauri Lankesh marking 7 years of her cowardly killing, has said that  in commemorating her death and in condemning the release on bail of the eight accused, a move meant to embolden criminals of the worst kind, there is  need to recast ‘the murder of Gauri Lankesh' as a hate crime against humanity.

By Our Representative  A headcount enumeration of homeless persons in Delhi conducted between 27 August 2024 to 31 August 2024, to understand the extent and magnitude of homelessness in the city, has revealed that around 300,000 people, including, families, women, children, and older persons are forced to live in the open without shelter even during the rainy season.

Counterview Desk  The civil rights group, Campaign for Judicial Accountability And Reforms, which consists of several prominent lawyers and activists* in statement on judicial propriety and independence, has taken strong exception to a private religious ceremony at the official residence of the Chief Justice of India, with the Prime Minister in attendance, has said that it has set an “unwarranted precedent.”

By Harsh Thakor* Marshal Georgy Zhukov is widely regarded as one of the most exceptional generals of the conflict, and this year marked the 50th anniversary of his passing on June 18. His remarkable tenacity, courage, and strategic acumen are unmatched in military annals. 

By Dr Palla Trinadha Rao  On September 6th, 24 Kilo Ravi, a tribal representative, submitted a formal appeal to the District Collector of Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) District, a newly established district carved from the erstwhile Visakhapatnam District. The appeal was made on behalf of particularly vulnerable tribal families residing in Suddagaruvu, a village within the Vanjaari Gram Panchayat of G. Madugula Mandal. 

By Bhabani Shankar Nayak  The Union Minister for Higher Education in India started a political debate by suggesting the renaming of Ravenshaw College and University in Cuttack, Odisha, due to the controversial role of its founder, Thomas Edward Ravenshaw, in the Odisha famine, which claimed millions of lives. Renaming universities and educational institutions is not a new phenomenon in the state. 

By Mujahid Nafees*  A troubling incident has emerged from Surat city, Gujarat, involving the alleged brutal assault of individuals by police officers. The official Twitter account of the Surat City Police reported that they detained those who reportedly disrupted the peace by throwing stones at an idol in the Variavi Bazar area. 

By Firoz Bakht Ahmed*  Amidst ongoing controversy regarding the Government of India's initiative to introduce legislation aimed at "regulating" Waqf properties through digitization, it remains evident that there is a troubling history of mismanagement and exploitation of Waqf lands. 

By Harsh Thakor*  The late 1960s represented a pivotal moment in independent India's history, sparking radical movements, particularly among tribal and peasant communities led by Marxist-Leninist factions. In response to state-sponsored brutality against these movements, regional civil rights organizations emerged. Among these was the Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties Committee (APCLC), established in Guntur in 1974, which this year proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary.