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Narmada: 30 Years of Resilience - a Calendar

Narmada: 30 Years of Resilience - a Calendar (April 2015-March 2016) Dear Friend, Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save the Narmada Movement) has completed 30 years of its history and innumerable struggles. The Delhi Solidarity Group is celebrating this great event it by bringing out a calendar. Thirty long years of NBA’s arduous struggles against the constructionRead More

Villagers in Odisha, India decide to reoccupy their land

Villagers in the state of Odisha in India have decided to reoccupy their land which was earlier acquired by the state for various development projects. South Korean steel company POSCO and its Indian subsidiary POSCO India Private Limited had signed an MoU in 2005 to begin $ 12 billion steel project. However, controversies and regulatory delaysRead More

Independence Day speech: A year on, what happened to India's 'Baloch card'? - Livemint August 14, 2022
LivemintIndependence Day speech: A year on, what happened to India's 'Baloch card'?LivemintThe mention of Balochistan in PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech last year seemed to signal a major shift in India's Pakistan policy, but precious little has happened in that regard since then. Photo: HT. New Delhi: During his Independence Day ...UK will back India's […]
Gorakhpur hospital tragedy continues, 6 more children die - Economic Times August 14, 2022
Economic TimesGorakhpur hospital tragedy continues, 6 more children dieEconomic TimesGORAKHPUR/BENGALURU: Six more children have died from encephalitis since Saturday at state-run BRD Medical College Hospital in Gorakhpur where the death of nearly 70 of them, including infants, has set off a nation-wide outrage and political ...Gorakhpur hospital tragedy: As panic grips disillusioned and dejected parents, doctors […]
The Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 5, Eastwatch - The Verge August 14, 2022
The VergeThe Game of Game of Thrones: season 7, episode 5, EastwatchThe VergeThis week in Game of Game of Thrones, your Thronesmaster had to Google “knuckle massages” and “carpal-tunnel risk factors.” What I'm saying is, too much is happening too quickly on this show, and I can barely write it all down without injuring myself.'Game […]
Security beefed up in Delhi for Independence Day - Economic Times August 14, 2022
Economic TimesSecurity beefed up in Delhi for Independence DayEconomic TimesNEW DELHI: The national capital, including the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the 71st Independence Day tomorrow, has been put under an unprecedented ground-to-air security cover. Close to 70,000 Delhi ...Over 12000 suggestions for PM Modi's Independence Day address […]
Friendship with Pakistan stronger than steel, sweeter than honey: Chinese vice premier - Hindustan Times August 14, 2022
Hindustan TimesFriendship with Pakistan stronger than steel, sweeter than honey: Chinese vice premierHindustan TimesChinese vice premier Wang Yang (L) is flanked by Pakistan's interim Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (R) as they arrive to attend a flag hoist ceremony to mark the country's Independence Day in Islamabad on August 14, 2017.(AFP Photo). Chinese vice ...Pakistan celebrates […]
Full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech on I-Day eve - Economic Times August 14, 2022
Economic TimesFull text of President Ram Nath Kovind's speech on I-Day eveEconomic TimesAddressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind said the country must be compassionate and egalitarian society that does not discriminate on gender or religious background. Here is the full text of the speech: Dear ...President Ram Nath […]
Sri Lanka hurting from India whitewash: what's plaguing the islanders? - India Today August 14, 2022
India TodaySri Lanka hurting from India whitewash: what's plaguing the islanders?India TodaySri Lanka were crushed 3-0 by India but the islanders were never this bad. What has gone wrong with them? Rajarshi Gupta · [email protected]. August 14, 2022 | UPDATED 20:28 IST. A +A -. (AP Photo) ...Sri Lanka hit new low following whitewashCricbuzzNo change in […]
SC says Chidambarams son Karti has to join probe - India Today August 14, 2022
The HinduSC says Chidambarams son Karti has to join probeIndia TodayNew Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Supreme Court was today categorical that Karti Chidambaram, son of Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram, would not be allowed to leave India without subjecting himself to investigation in a corruption ...SC restores lookout notice, asks Karti to […]
China bans North Korean iron, seafood imports - Economic Times August 14, 2022
Economic TimesChina bans North Korean iron, seafood importsEconomic TimesBEIJING: China will halt iron, iron ore and seafood imports from North Korea starting today, following through on new UN sanctions after US pressure for Beijing to strong arm Pyongyang over its ally's nuclear programme. The decision was announced today ...'There will be no winner': China warns US […]
Nepal revives railways as China, India vye for influence - Times Now August 14, 2022
Times NowNepal revives railways as China, India vye for influenceTimes NowJanakpur: Three years after its last train hit the buffers, landlocked Nepal is building a new railway network to boost its ailing economy -- helped by the rivalry between its powerful neighbours, China and India. The railway to India was a lifeline ...China should offer […]

Woman killed at protest against white supremacists a 'true American hero' 14 Aug 2022 19:49 TorontoSun.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The mother of the woman killed when a car plowed into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally in Virginia said she doesn’t want people to be angry about her daughter’s death. Instead, she said she wants people to …
News24.com | GoDaddy boots neo-Nazi site after post on protest violence 14 Aug 2022 19:48 News24 Baton Rouge - A leading neo-Nazi website is losing its internet domain host after its publisher posted an article mocking the woman who was killed in a deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia. GoDaddy tweeted late on Sunday night that it …
Sanders: Virginia protest sad moment in American history 14 Aug 2022 19:41 The Republic ST. ALBANS, Vt. — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders says the administration of President Donald Trump bears some responsibility for the behavior of neo-Nazis and white Supremacists during deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia by not previously …
White nationalists plan another protest, this time in Texas on September 11 14 Aug 2022 19:15 Mace and Crown White nationalists, neo-Nazis and other extremist groups plan to hold a "white lives matter" rally at Texas A&M on September 11. Richard Spencer, the white supremacist who helped found the so-called alt-right movement, will speak at the …
PAT to hold protest rally in Lahore on August 16 14 Aug 2022 19:15 Pakistan Today 13 seconds ago BY Staff Report LAHORE: The Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) has announced to stage a sit-in on The Mall, Lahore on August 16 over the Model Town firing incident that left 14 people dead. This was announced by the party leadership after a …
Man behind wheel in fatal crash at white nationalist protest called Germany 'the fatherland' 14 Aug 2022 19:09 City News CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A man accused of ramming his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia was denied bond Monday after the public defender’s office said it couldn’t represent him and the judge was forced to find a …
‘I SEE BODIES FLYING’ Pals of Charlottesville victim recall horror of protest violence 14 Aug 2022 19:05 FOX News Marcus Martins fiancée is forced to describe him in a way she didn't need to before. Now, "he's the guy in the photos." The havoc of Saturday, when a man plowed his car into a group protesting a Virginia white supremacy rally, prompted …
No bond set for suspect in deadly Virginia car ramming during protest 14 Aug 2022 18:58 WCIV-TV BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — As President Donald Trump remained out of sight and silent, pressure mounted from both sides of the aisle for him to explicitly condemn white supremacists and hate groups involved in deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, …
'Go home Nazis': People gather outside courthouse where driver faces charges over protest 14 Aug 2022 18:58 WCIV-TV CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WSET) - A skirmish between people erupted outside the courthouse where James Alex Fields Jr. faces charges for allegedly hitting counter-protesters with his car at a white nationalist rally in Virginia Saturday. "Shut your …
Protest against Nathan Bedford Forrest bust at Tennessee Capitol 14 Aug 2022 18:51 Tennessean
Lawmakers head to Gov. Haslam's office amid a protest at the Capitol 14 Aug 2022 18:51 Tennessean Lawmakers head to Gov. Haslam's office amid a protest at the Capitol A protest over the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest at the Tennessee Capitol. Tennessee Democrats joined in demanding the bust's removal.
Protesters sing in front of Haslam's office during Nathan Bedford Forrest protest 14 Aug 2022 18:50 Tennessean Protesters sing in front of Haslam's office during Nathan Bedford Forrest protest Activists sit near Gov. Haslam's office during a protest against the bust of Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest at the Tennessee Capitol, Monday, Aug. 14, …
No bond for man who crashed car into Charlottesville protest 14 Aug 2022 18:46 Henderson View A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally. The Associated Press August 14, 2022 - 8:25 am CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a …
Seahawks’ Michael Bennett plans to continue anthem protest 14 Aug 2022 18:46 Henderson View CARSON, Calif. — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett said Sunday he will sit during the national anthem this season to protest social injustice and segregation. Bennett sat on the visiting bench during “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the …
Kenya’s Opposition Leader Calls for People to Continue Election Protest 14 Aug 2022 18:44 Voice of America NAIROBI — Kenya’s opposition leader called on people to stay home Monday to protest the results of last week's election. Some have heeded the call, but many others returned to work, despite uncertainty about what the opposition will do next. After a …
Ozubulu: Youths protest reopening of St Phillip’s‎ Church 14 Aug 2022 18:43 Daily Post Youths of Ozubulu, the community where a gunman attacked and killed worshippers in a church last Sunday have protested the reopening of St Phillip’s Catholic church. The youths under the aegis of Ozubulu Youths Association, OYA, yesterday took to the …
Trump: 'Racism is evil,' DOJ opens civil rights investigation into death at Va. protest 14 Aug 2022 18:43 EpochTimes WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) - President Trump delivered a statement Monday morning condemning the violence in Charlottesville that left three people dead and dozens more injured. "No matter the color of our skin, we all live under the same …
Man accused of driving into protest crowd in Virginia denied bail 14 Aug 2022 18:20 Arkansas Democrat Gazette CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A man accused of ramming his car into a crowd of counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia was denied bail Monday after the public defender's office said it couldn't represent him and the judge was forced …
Campaigners to host protest picnic over plans to close children's centres 14 Aug 2022 18:17 Coventry Telegraph Protesting parents are planning a huge picnic in Nuneaton’s biggest park to provide a show of strength against plans to close cherished children’s centres. Families are being invited to join the protest in front of the Riversley Children’s Centre - one of …
Shoegaze, the Sound of Protest Shrouded in Guitar Fuzz, Returns Again 14 Aug 2022 18:12 International Herald Tribune The new self-titled album by Slowdive, which regrouped three years ago after nearly two decades of inactivity, updates its ethereal, dreamlike sound, sharpening the tone established on early records like “Souvlaki,” which was first released in 1993. At …

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