Mobilizations in India continue for an end to femicide and better security in public spaces
The left-led movement for safe public spaces for women following the rape and murder of a junior female doctor at Kolkatta’s RG Kar public hospital last month completed almost a month now.
Femicide of doctor in India sparks nationwide protests
Protests have erupted all across the country in the wake of the rape and murder of an on duty doctor in a public hospital last week in Kolkata, amidst allegations of attempted cover up by the government.
Omicron cases and rising positivity rate in major cities of India
Immunologist Dr. Satyajit Rath discusses the rising number of Omicron cases in major countries, as well as the high positivity rate in metropolitan cities in India
Cyclone Amphan’s death toll crosses 100, citizens protest over lack of facilities
The total damage is estimated to be in the range of USD 15 billion. Protests broke out in cities in the Indian State of West Bengal as normalcy has not been restored three days after the cyclone
Primary school teachers in India demand salary hike
The protest started on the morning of Wednesday, November 6, and continued through the night until Thursday morning. The protesters demanded that the education minister of West Bengal fulfill his promise regarding the salary hike
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