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Mumbai: ‘Don’t use model code to strip students of rights’

Mid-Day Premium Mumbai: ‘Don’t use model code to strip students of rights’

Six student bodies demand revocation of circular banning protests on TISS campuses

27 April,2024 06:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Have issued unqualified apology for lapses: Ramdev, Balkrishna tell SC

Have issued unqualified apology for lapses: Ramdev, Balkrishna tell SC

A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah asked their counsel to place the apology published in newspapers on record within two days.

23 April,2024 02:47 PM IST | Delhi | PTI
US expresses 'troubling' concerns over Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza

US expresses 'troubling' concerns over Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza

He added that the US has condemned the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks while urging Israel to minimize civilian harm in its response

23 April,2024 07:07 AM IST | Washington | ANI
'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

Without a specialised census focused on individuals living with neurodivergence, they'll never be important enough for the government, shares Mugdha Kalra. An autism activist and mother, she works to tackle systemic issues that impede the progress of neurodivergent children

18 April,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
‘Remove Bournvita from 'health drinks' category’: Govt directs e-commerce firms

‘Remove Bournvita from 'health drinks' category’: Govt directs e-commerce firms

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has directed all e-commerce platforms to remove Bournvita and other similar drinks and beverages from the ‘healthy drinks’ section

15 April,2024 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sandeshkhali case: Spot inquiry points to 'violation' of human rights, says NHRC

Sandeshkhali case: Spot inquiry points to 'violation' of human rights, says NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in its report, also observed that the "pervasive fear of reprisal, coupled with the power dynamics at play, acted as a formidable barrier", preventing individuals from voicing their grievances

13 April,2024 02:34 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Dalit History Month: Here is a reading list powered by Dalit women authors

Dalit History Month: Here is a reading list powered by Dalit women authors

April is Dalit History Month, the month of Dr Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. Here’s our curated reading list powered by Dalit women authors

09 April,2024 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini Varma
PM Modi 'failed' to protect rights of tribals in Chhattisgarh: Congress

PM Modi 'failed' to protect rights of tribals in Chhattisgarh: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to Prime Minister Modi ahead of his rally in Bastar

08 April,2024 02:26 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Electoral bonds: Court-monitored SIT sought to probe ‘biggest scam’

Electoral bonds: Court-monitored SIT sought to probe ‘biggest scam’

Petitioners seek investigation into alleged bribery scheme involving CBI, ED, and political parties

08 April,2024 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
Under the radar: Mumbai's unsung heroes are at work

Mid-Day Premium Under the radar: Mumbai's unsung heroes are at work

On International Women’s Day, three girls from less privileged corners of Mumbai narrate tales of breaking stereotypes to emerge as changemakers of society

05 April,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi

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