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“CAA has directly attacked the Muslims but also has backstabbed the Hindus”: Columnist Sivasundar during protest opposing Citizenship Amendment Act

December 18, 2019 Engagements Local Top Stories 2 min

MANIPAL: On December 17, a day before the Supreme Court’s hearing on the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a massive protest...

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“The Citizenship Amendment Bill is an attack on the Indian Constitution”: Yaseen Kodibengre at protests against CAB

December 12, 2019 Local Top Stories 2 min

MANIPAL: Amidst nationwide uprising against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), voices of dissent collectively gathered at the Deputy Commissioner (DC)...

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Eminent Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna pays tribute to B V Kakkilaya

August 14, 2019 Local See Also 2 min

MANGALORE: The two-day B V Kakkilaya Centenary programme, held in Bishop Jathanna Auditorium concluded on Sunday, August 11, with a talk...

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“The spirit of democracy is to question authority”: Kanhaiya Kumar at B V Kakkilaya Centenary

August 12, 2019 Local Top Stories 2 min

MANGALORE: The B V Kakkilaya Centenary programme was held in Bishop Jathanna Auditorium, Mangalore on August 10 and 11, in remembrance...

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Chowkidar Cyclothon to mobilise support for BJP

April 13, 2019 Local Top Stories 3 min

UDUPI: The support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) resonated in the air, this time through cycle...

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Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivara Theertha dies suspiciously

July 23, 2018 Local See Also 2 min

Lakshmivar Theertha, 55, the chief of Shiroor Mutt died under mysterious circumstances - reportedly due to multiple organ failure - on...

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“Karnataka Government has Adopted Kerala Style of Political Violence”: Rajnath Singh

April 25, 2018 Top Stories 2 min

MANIPAL: Union Minister for Home Affairs Rajnath Singh addressed a gathering of intellectuals during his ‘Chinthakara Manthana’ (intellectuals’ meet), organised by the...

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Dharma Sansad ends with talks on Ram Mandir and caste reforms; attempts at inciting speech made

November 27, 2017 Engagements TMJ Special Top Stories 4 min

UDUPI: A sea of saffron emerged on the roads to witness the culmination of the three-day Dharma Sansad and the Virat...

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“Media should focus on serving people, not only the privileged and powerful”: Siddharth Varadarajan

November 7, 2017 TMJ Special Top Stories 2 min

Mangalore: Founding editor of The Wire Siddharth Varadarajan delivered a lecture at the B. V. Kakkilaya Memorial Oration on November 4...

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In the past few days, various instances of medical In the past few days, various instances of medical workers facing the brunt of public panic have surfaced. Despite stern warnings from officials, doctors have been ostracised and forcibly evicted by landlords and homeowners in cities like Delhi, Chennai and Noida, over fears that they can be the carriers of COVID-19. Recently, a female doctor was reported to have been assaulted and arrested by the police in Telangana, while she was on her way to the hospital for her shift. The ruthlessness and stigma doesn't just stop at medics alone. Airline staff, who had been working round-the-clock evacuating stranded citizens abroad and within India have also faced backlash and discrimination. A press statement by Air India regarding this issue read, "These vigilantes have conveniently forgotten that many a spouse, parent, sibling, child and near and dear one have been brought home safe and secure from affected countries, thanks to the heroic efforts of these Air India crew.” A sharp contrast may be noticed when one compares these cold-shoulder occurrences to the public cheering from March 22, when citizens across the country clapped, banged utensils, rang bells and blew conch-shells as a show of support towards the same frontliners. Cartoon by: @arttig.monki_ #indiafightscorona #healthcareworkers #frontliners #corona #coronavirus
In what is seen as the biggest lockdown in the wor In what is seen as the biggest lockdown in the world, nearly 134 crore Indians will settle in their homes for the next 21 days in isolation as authorities race to stop a possible epidemic in the country. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), such lockdowns are very essential in breaking the chain of transmissions. The Manipal Journal looks at everything you'll need to know about this total lockdown. #indiafightscorona #covid19 #indialockdown Graphics: @ab7.design
Almost seven long years after the world woke up to Almost seven long years after the world woke up to the horrific crime that was committed on a moving bus in Delhi, the four convicted- Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma, and Mukesh Singh, were hanged yesterday at 5:30am in Tihar Jail. Over the last few months, the convicts had been relentlessly filing mercy pleas and review petitions at the apex level, and had managed to stall their executions at least three times at the eleventh hour. They were originally set to be hanged on January 22, but using the loopholes in the justice system, the execution was pushed by almost two months. The Nirbhaya case put the country under the spotlight and catapulted debates on the status of women's safety and the rape culture that has been plaguing India for long. Although Nirbhaya's case saw the light of day, the question of justice for thousands of lesser-known cases remains unanswered. Cartoon by: @intomyverse #nirbhaya #nirbhayaverdict #justicefornirbhaya
Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) organised Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC) organised the 17th edition of Namma Angadi ( @nammaangadi ), an exhibition-cum-sale that promotes products created by local artisans and craftsmen. 'Namma Angadi' is a marketing platform associated with 'Namma Bhoomi' and Concerned for Working Children(CWC), an NGO which gives former child labourers vocational training which helps them to preseve their local craft. The exhibition witnessed the sale of products ranging from handmade soaps and clothing items, to pots and eatables like pickles and Jaggery. The profit from which went to CWC entirely. The event also had a special Yakshagana performance on Choodamani and Lankadana, two adaptations from Ramayana. Photographed by @abhishek.manoharan15 and @snechow #nammaangadi @micmanipal #nammabhoomi #cwc
This Women's Day, The Manipal Journal celebrates w This Women's Day, The Manipal Journal celebrates women with the courage to speak out — women of substance who took in challenges that lay before them, and came out stronger with a story to tell. Reporter: @mrids.kumar Graphics: @errorist_camp @worldofmbk #internationalwomensday #womeninjournalism
The second edition of Parisara Sammelana, organise The second edition of Parisara Sammelana, organised by National Environment Care Federation (NECF) took place in Tannirbhavi Tree Park, Kollur, on March 1. The conference had a big turnout, including Padma Shree awardees Tulsi Gowda and Sukhri Bommagowda. Environmental issues were discussed in a courtroom style, with human rights activist Ravindranath Shanbhag presiding as the judge. The programme highlighted tribal culture and problems that tribal communities in India are facing today. Coverage by Mridula Kumar (@mrids.kumar) and Abhishek Manoharan (@abhishek.manoharan15) Link in bio for the full story.
US President Donald Trump’s two-day maiden visit US President Donald Trump’s two-day maiden visit to India concluded yesterday, after an ostentatious tour at a total alleged cost of 85 crores INR. Post a houseful turnout at the ‘Namaste Trump’ programme for the inauguration of Motera Stadium, Trump tweeted the epitomical phrase, “We, the people,” that institutes the preambles of both the Indian and the US constitutions. He added, “[both America and India alike] honor, respect, trust, empower, and fight for the citizens we proudly serve!” Despite these grand statements that proclaim the unity the constitutions stand for, both countries continue to show increased levels of hate crimes—religious intolerance and racism respectively—currently running parallel to the much celebrated visit of the president. Not too far away from where Trump met with Indian diplomats, politicians and businessmen, the northeast area of the city of Delhi witnessed outbreaks of violence between CAA supporters and protestors. This mob violence claimed the lives of 24 and furthered intense communal unrest. Observing a similar narrative, since President Trump came into power in America, there has been a surge of racism to the point of mass shootings, creating fear in the minds of immigrants and people of colour across the country. Amidst this, both leaders still have partisans that turn a blind eye to the increasingly prevalent bigotry in their respective nations. “We, the people,” say men who, when in power, continue to let hate crimes exist and thrive. Cartoon by: @lookingthrougharay and @ektatiger_ #NamasteTrump #TrumpInIndia #DelhiBurns #ModiTrump #TrumpIndiaVisit
Seasoned journalist and Managing Editor of The Log Seasoned journalist and Managing Editor of The Logical Indian, Shweta Kothari @shwkothari , sat down with The Manipal Journal discussing topics ranging from fake news in India, emotional investment in journalistic work, and the ethical intricacies of sting operations. Read from the link in our bio. Reported by Josephine Justin and photographed by Siri Spandana.
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