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• Date: Jan 20, 2012
This press release is being issued on behalf of the organizers of the Jaipur Literature Festival. It has come to their attention that certain delegates acted in a manner during their sessions today which were without the prior knowledge or consent of the organizers. Any views expressed or actions taken by these delegates are in no manner endorsed by the Jaipur Literature Festival. Any comments made by the delegates reflect their personal, individual views and are not endorsed by the Festival or attributable to its organizers or anyone acting on their behalf. The Festival organizers...
• Date: Jan 20, 2012
Statement from Salman Rushdie: For the last several days I have made no public comment about my proposed trip to the Jaipur Literary Festival at the request of the local authorities in Rajasthan, hoping that they would put in place such precautions as might be necessary to allow me to come and address the Festival audience in circumstances that were comfortable and safe for all.
I have now been informed by intelligence sources in Maharashtra and Rajasthan that paid assassins from the Mumbai underworld may be on their way to Jaipur to "eliminate" me. While I have...
• Date: Jan 14, 2012
(People’s Union for Civil Liberties): The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) views it with deep concern that some organizations have demanded ban on entry of Salman Rushdie in the country. The present call is illogical, preposterous and untenable as the writer has visited the country for several times after the Satanic Verses book controversy.
Those who have called for banning his entry must know that Rushdie being person of Indian origin does not need permission from the government – a visa – to visit his home country. To demand an unconstitutional...
• Date: Jan 13, 2012
On January 10 and 11, 2012, half page advertisements in the Indian Express (IE) newspaper (at least in Delhi edition) announced that on Jan 16, 2012 the IE Excellence in Journalism awards will be given. The advertisement also said that the main sponsor is Jaypee Group and among other sponsors include the Mahyco Monsanto.
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• Date: Jan 13, 2012
(Asian Human Rights Commission ): The Prime Minister of India referring to the 42 percent malnutrition among children under-five in the country as a 'national shame' has created a flurry of reports and debates, most of them accusing the United Progressive Alliance government. It has been widely held, as a whitewashing exercise by the ruling coalition, before the elections. Some have blamed the state governments for the dismal state of affairs. None however views the issue as one that directly reflects the situation of the rule of law, particularly concerning the...
• Date: Dec 12, 2011
(Naga International Support Center): It is known that the Government of India acknowledged the ‘unique History and situation of the Naga Peoples which means the Naga Peoples neither when under the British nor before their colonial time had had any relation with the peoples of India; not economically, socially, culturally, linguistically nor religiously.
The Government of India also knows that the Nagas, though living in tribes and separated through mountains and valleys, are one in spirit where it concerns their nation. India has a long history with the Nagas where this tenacious...
• Date: Nov 10, 2011
(JNU Forum against War on People ): After a prolonged uncompromising struggle by the student community for the last six months with JNU Forum's initiative, the administration today on 8 November was forced to revoke its authoritarian 'restraint' order on the JNU Forum against War on People. All the prohibitions on the JNU Forum, including the holding of public meetings, printing and distribution of pamphlets, posters etc. have also been removed.
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• Date: Nov 9, 2011
We are shocked to note the continuing prohibition on the activities of the JNU Forum against War on People by your administration. It has been almost six months since the ‘restraint order’ has been imposed on the JNU Forum allegedly for violating the State Emblem of India Act (Prohibition of Improper Use) 2005, pending a Proctorial Enquiry. As a result, the fundamental rights entitled to any students’ body –freedom of expression and right to political dissent, among others – have been denied in a highly arbitrary manner. The facilities entitled to the campus community,...
• Date: Sep 26, 2011
National Foundation for India has announced its C Subramanium Fellowship programme for Community Development and Social Change for the year 2011-12. The fellowships would provide an opportunity to mid career voluntary sector workers and community leaders to enhance their skills and deepen their leadership qualities.
NFI has been organizing the grass roots award-cum-fellowship program for the last 8 years. Till date, fellows have been selected from the cross section of people from different parts of India like Orissa, Assam, Karnataka, UP, Gujarat, Rajsthan, Andhra Pradesh,...
• Date: Sep 16, 2011
(Asian Human Rights Commission ): The recent bomb blast near the Delhi High Court has once again revived the debate regarding crime control and law and order in India. Acts of violence in all forms must be condemned. In that, the very reason why the ordinary people in India refuse to cooperate with their local police is due to the same nature of violence that has become synonymous with policing in India. Without drastic changes brought in, to 'humanise' the police, as required to meet the policing standards of a modern democracy, the security scenario in India would remain the same...
