Modern Slavery!
P. A. Chacko The UN as a world body is concerned. The 2016 report prepared by ILO, Walk Free Foundation and IOM (International Organisation for Migration) is a dark spot…
Adivasis languishing in jail, no one to listen their cries
Stan Swamy (With due credit) “4000 Adivasis, charged as ‘Naxals’, are in the jails of Jharkhand” “There are people who cannot take bail. There is nobody for them,” observed SC…
A Stateless People: Rohingyas
It is unimaginable that in this 21st century sections or communities of people are denied citizenship and right to nationality. Myanmar is one classic example where Rohingyas (Muslims) living in…
The process of justice is still alive in India!
Declared Dead and Denied Pension! NHRC steps in! India’s National Human Rights Commission (N H R C) received a complaint in 2016 that one Mesa Paharia (member of a marginalised…
Wither Independent India?
The year was 1947. The year we Indian nationals wrested the rein of administration from foreign rule. Our men and women, irrespective of caste, creed or community, stood shoulder to…
International Youth Day 2017
Theme: Youth Building Peace The International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12. Youth are agents of change. They have vigour. They have vitality. They have hopes and dreams. They…
WORLD INDIGENOUS DAY, AUGUST 09
THE WORLD INDIGENOUS DAY should remind the world and the world leaders of many different forms of slavery and lack of freedom the indigenous are subjected to. Till yesteryears it…
May 21 India National Anti-Terrorist Day
Form long India has been considered a peaceful country. Religious seers have preached peace, fellowship and human respect as fundamentals of divine worship. But, these days, the scenario appears to…
World Day for Cultural Diversity For Dialogue and Development
Our world is of diverse cultures, peoples, customs, living habits, food habits, earning habits etc. Chinese noodles may not be the right food for the Indian stomach. Tribals, who have…
Mother’s Day
Dear Mother, Your name is 24/7. Not that I want to reduce you to a number. No, you are a dear person! You engage yourself 24 hours, seven days, and…