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  • Why this kolaveri over the Bhagvad Gita?
    Why this kolaveri over the Bhagvad Gita?

    For my first post for the Democracy Dialogues forum, I have decided to pick up on a topic that has recently created a lot of controversy and heated debate in the media: that of the proposed ban on the Bhagvad… Read Full Page »

  • The Mahindra Spark the Rise Contest!!
    The Mahindra Spark the Rise Contest!!

    Our Threads of Humanity programme with the JJB is now in the running for a grant from Mahindra. We need nearly 5000 votes before the 31st of January to qualify for the grant. To read more about the project and vote please click here. Read Full Page »

  • CHILDREN’S DAY with JUVENILES IN CONFLICT WITH LAW
    CHILDREN’S DAY with JUVENILES IN CONFLICT WITH LAW

    The words “juvenile” and “child”, despite being synonymous, have varied connotations for most people. While we dedicate a 14th November to Children’s Day, a whole bunch of these children get unintentionally shelved as juveniles. This year, we decided to take Children’s day… Read Full Page »

  • SPEAK JUSTICE WITH SIMRAN
    SPEAK JUSTICE WITH SIMRAN

    Begging the question – to give or not to give? Begging in India has not always been the resort of the most unfortunate layer of society. Historically, ‘sanyasis’ were only permitted to eat what they got by begging door to… Read Full Page »

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      • 23rd Sep 2011
        Training Workshop for DU Volunteers

        Training Workshop for DU Volunteers

        We organized a training workshop for the volunteers who enrolled themselves for the Threads of Humanity program, at the DMRC Children’s home run by Salaam Baalak in Tis Hazari. We will be organizing a few more rounds of the same… Read Full Page »

      • 31st Aug 2011
        ORIENTATION FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM DU

        ORIENTATION FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM DU

        Our first round of Orientation happened on the 1st of September and we managed to get a handful of dedicated volunteers who will be starting work soon. The next round is on the 12th of September. Enrol yourself NOW! Read Full Page »

      • 16th Aug 2011
        SPEAK JUSTICE with SIMRAN

        SPEAK JUSTICE with SIMRAN

        Come energize our Youth Speak page…make your presence felt! Simran is a law graduate from NLS, Bangalore and a competition lawyer who will engage with you on current affairs and trends we see around us…. Speak Justice with Simran is… Read Full Page »

      • 26th Jul 2011

        LOOKING FOR DESIGN VOLUNTEERS…

        The Tehelka Foundation is looking for designers to help design posters for our upcoming project. We are looking for enthusiastic, talented designers who are willing to volunteers their time and energy for a good cause. If you are a designer… Read Full Page »

      • 24th Jun 2011
        “Mohalla Bol!!”- Nukkad Naatak performance

        “Mohalla Bol!!”- Nukkad Naatak performance

        On a warm sultry evening in a posh South Delhi colony, several hundred people looked on with rapt attention as 35 young members of the Yuva Ekta group belted out strains of “MOHALLA BOL!”(“ Speak Up Neighborhood!”) in their recreational… Read Full Page »

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      • 9th Jan 2012
        Democracy, Team Anna and ‘dirty politics’

        Democracy, Team Anna and ‘dirty politics’

        by Aashish Mandhwani
        What is democracy? Are we merely going to look at it from the perspective of a textbook definition on the lines of electing our representatives? Or are we going to take it beyond that to a broader level? Is this ‘dialogue’ going to be ‘democratic’?” Read Full Page »

      • 19th Oct 2011
        Volunteering for the community

        Volunteering for the community

        Often I’ve wondered what the impact a few hours of my time can make on someone Else’s life. We all have enough to do already and a one off interaction with someone over a few hours can’t really do much… Read Full Page »

      • 17th Oct 2011
        In a State of Riot…

        In a State of Riot…

        The gruesomeness, the brutality and the administrative efficiency of the execution of the riots was shocking and chilling. It struck me that I had known more about the Sikh riots of ’84 than about the Godhra riots. It was this sudden feeling of confusion- How could I have not known about this? The riots suddenly seemed more real and the sense of security was replaced by naked fear… Read Full Page »

      • 30th Sep 2011
        SPEAK JUSTICE WITH SIMRAN

        SPEAK JUSTICE WITH SIMRAN

        CHOR POLICE The reports of a policeman beating to death a truck driver who refused to pay a bribe are a sad reflection of the state of justice in India today. Just yesterday, there were reports of a policeman fatally… Read Full Page »

      • 23rd Sep 2011

        India Against Corruption- by Tarunima

        The Anti-Corruption Movement -A recap “…Secondly is about anti corruption movement in India. Thats a big way, we as small group of activists have drafted an ombudsman bill for the government of India. Friends, you will hear a lot about… Read Full Page »

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