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"Education is not a privilege; it is a right. Yet for many children, continuing their education depends on the kindness and responsibility of society."SAVE A CHILD'S EDUCATION: AN APPEAL FOR MRIDUL RAGHUVANSHIEducation is a Right, Not a PrivilegeEvery child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a better future. Yet for many children, education becomes uncertain not because of a lack

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 Building a Tobacco-Free India: Shruti Nagvanshi Calls for Stronger Public Health ActionVaranasi, May 31 – World No Tobacco DayAs India observes World No Tobacco Day, social activist Shruti Nagvanshi of Varanasi has welcomed the Government of India's recent efforts to increase taxes on tobacco products and classify them within higher "demerit" categories. According to her, these measures

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 क्या भारत फिर गुलामी की ओर बढ़ रहा है?धर्म, राजनीति, संस्कृति, लोकतंत्र, सामाजिक न्याय और नागरिक स्वतंत्रताओं पर मेरी विस्तृत बातचीत अब उपलब्ध है।इस संवाद में हमने चर्चा की है कि कैसे इतिहास, सत्ता, धर्म और सामाजिक संरचनाएँ आज के भारत को प्रभावित कर रही हैं। क्या हम लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों को मजबूत कर रहे हैं या अनजाने में ऐसी परिस्थितियाँ बना रहे हैं जो हमें फिर से मानसिक, सामाजिक और राजनीतिक

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A Letter from Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran: Recognition for Grassroots Social ChangeBy Dr. Lenin RaghuvanshiThere are moments in the journey of social transformation that reaffirm one's faith in the power of collective action, community participation, and the pursuit of justice. One such moment came when I received a personal letter from Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons,

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 🩸 Menstrual Health Is Not Just About Hygiene—It Is About Dignity, Equality, and JusticeOn World Menstrual Hygiene Day, our engagement with nearly 800 adolescent girls across 45 villages in Varanasi revealed a critical reality: menstrual health is deeply connected to access to clean water, education, nutrition, gender equality, and human rights.Girls from marginalized communities, including

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 A Commitment to Community Well-being On 12 May 2026, Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service and community health by donating two BPL Oxygen Concentrators to New Sai Vardan Hospital & Research Center, Varanasi. This initiative aims to ensure that poor, marginalized, and vulnerable patients have access to emergency oxygen support when they need it most. The

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 Recognition of Women Creating Social Change in VaranasiVaranasi witnessed a remarkable celebration of women’s leadership, courage, and social contribution during the “Aspiring Women Award 2026” organized by Hindustan and HT Digital Streams Limited ahead of International Mother’s Day. The prestigious event honoured women from diverse fields whose work has created meaningful impact in society

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 At a time when the plural and inclusive spirit of Indian civilization faces growing challenges, intellectuals, social activists, religious leaders, and civil society members gathered in Varanasi for the “Bharat Samvaad” dialogue organized by Sadbhavana Manch, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind at the Rudraksh Convention Centre. The consultation aimed to strengthen dialogue, mutual respect, peaceful

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 Varanasi is not merely one of the world’s oldest cities—it is a living civilization shaped by spirituality, dialogue, diversity, resistance, culture, and the everyday lives of its people. The “My Varanasi My Pride Conclave & Awards,” organized by Dainik Jagran iNext at Hotel Taj Ganges, emerged as an important platform where administrators, intellectuals, social organizations, educators

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 The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) has issued a strong reminder to the Chandauli district administration in Uttar Pradesh after officials failed to respond to earlier directions regarding the severe humanitarian crisis in Kelhariya village. In proceedings dated 21 May 2026, the NHRC warned that coercive action under Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

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The year 2025 marks another significant milestone in the journey of People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), as our work has once again been highlighted in the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) Annual Report 2025. IRCT Annual Report 2025 PDF This recognition is not simply about institutional visibility. It is about acknowledging the courage of survivors,

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Shruti Nagvanshi on Dignity, Grassroots Leadership, and Social JusticeFeatured Interview in DeFacto 2026 — Hansraj College, University of DelhiThe annual publication DeFacto 2026 by The Commerce Society, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, features an in-depth interview with Shruti Nagvanshi, highlighting her decades of work with marginalized communities through Jan Mitra Nyas and People's

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A powerful academic reflection on the work of People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) and testimonial therapy can be read here:https://www.peaceresearch.ca/pdf/48/PRJ_48_1-2_Jeremy_Rinker_Full.pdfThe paper, “Narrative Reconciliation as Rights Based Peace Praxis: Custodial Torture, Testimonial Therapy, and Overcoming Marginalization” by Jeremy Rinker, examines how storytelling, public

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 India’s future depends not only on economic growth and state power, but also on the moral credibility of its democratic institutions. Among them, policing remains one of the most visible tests of democracy itself.In my latest essay, I reflect on the urgent need for humane, accountable, and community-centered policing rooted in constitutional values, dignity, public trust, and social

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“Warning becomes worming. The law becomes its own erasure.”A powerful and deeply reflective review by Aayushi Rana on Dalits in Independent India and Margins to Centre Stage. The piece confronts caste violence, state impunity, labour exploitation, and grassroots resistance with honesty and urgency.“India shed its British shackles in 1947, but failed to dismantle the domestic architecture of

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 The book Kashi by Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, co-authored with Chandra Mishra and Shruti Nagvanshi, has emerged as a powerful intellectual and social intervention—redefining how we understand one of the world’s oldest living cities.Published in 2026, the book moves beyond conventional narratives of spirituality and mythology to foreground a deeper, more urgent question: Whose Kashi are we

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 🎨 Colors of Conscience | A Silent Revolution Through ArtIn a time overwhelmed by noise, speed, and superficial narratives, art becomes a space of truth, reflection, and resistance.My latest piece explores how artist Amit Kumar Mehta is redefining art—not as decoration, but as dialogue. His works like Faith, Destiny, Truth, Freedom, and Awakening are not just paintings; they are mirrors to

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An Independent Analysis · India · 2026The Promise and the Postponement An unpartisan examination of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — its meaning, its limits, and the unfinished history of women’s political equality in India  On September 19, 2023, something happened in the new Parliament building of India that had not happened in 27 years of trying. A bill that had been introduced six

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Jan Mitra Award 2025 celebrates Ashok Kumar Maurya, Rajesh Shrinet & Sudhir Mishra for their outstanding contribution to society, journalism & sustainability.A local honour with global conscience 🌍Read more:https://medium.com/@lenin_75290/jan-mitra-award-a-local-honour-with-global-conscience-c86c00995314#JanMitraAward #HumanRights #Journalism

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 🌍 From Kashi to Palestine: A Journey of Conscience, Justice & SolidarityFrom the ghats of Kashi to the halls of the Embassy of Palestine, this journey has never been just geographical—it has been deeply moral.On Palestinian Prisoners’ Day (April 17), I had the opportunity to attend a powerful event where H.E. Mr. Abdullah M. A. Abushawesh, Ambassador of the State of Palestine,

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 In every community, teachers play a vital role in shaping the future. Today, one such teacher—Mrs. Hemlata Chauhan—is facing the toughest challenge of her life.Her husband, Mr. Abhay Kumar Singh Chauhan (55 years), has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a serious form of cancer. What was once a normal family life has now turned into a daily struggle filled with hospital visits, medical

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 In the dusty peripheries of Varanasi, far from policy conferences and development debates, thousands of women labor in brick kilns—unseen, undocumented, and largely unprotected. Among them are Musahar women, one of the most marginalized communities in India, whose lives sit at the intersection of caste exclusion, poverty, and informal labor. For decades, their struggles—especially around

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 From Varanasi to the World — A Reflection on Justice, Memory, and HumanityHonoured to share my latest Op-Ed reflecting on the journey of grassroots struggles, human rights, and the deeper meaning behind recognition at the SocioFare Awards 2026.This is not just about an award—it is about the voices that remain unheard, the resilience of communities, and the unfinished struggle for dignity

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