The execution of Afzal Guru by the Indian state as well as the manner in which it was done, must rank as one of its most shameful acts. That death penalty should be carried out in this day and age, that too without letting his family get a last chance to see him, shows the Indian state in very poor light indeed.

We, the undersigned individuals and organizations, are shocked by the reports of sexual harassment and sexual violence perpetrated by the police (in tacit association with some supporters of Narendra Modi), through its words, gestures and actions, on students who were protesting outside Shri Ram College of Commerce and at Maurice Nagar Police Station on February 6, 2013.

Are the Social Forum Formulas Adequate to that Effect?

The assassination of the highly respected opposition figure Chokri Belaid has thrown Tunisia into turmoil and could mark a turning point in Tunisian politics.

In the past week, Kamal Hassan’s Vishwaroopam apparently joined the long list of Indian films which have induced either social or political controversies in the country. Some Muslim organizations in Tamil Nadu had expressed their objection to certain scenes in the film which purportedly portray Muslims in bad light.