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People Are Now Protesting the Citizenship Law at Weddings, Concerts and Christmas Celebrations
As we slip into the holiday season, people across India are finding innovative ways to voice their dissent.
How to Prepare If You’re Planning to Protest the Controversial Citizenship Act
Student protesters leading the movement—who have spent the last few days dealing with death threats, abuses and the impending fear of being arrested—tell us what to keep in mind when going out to protest, especially if it turns violent.
Meet the Guy Trying to Make Sure Your Online Activism Brings Offline Change
We spoke to Avijit Michael—a founding member of Jhatkaa, India’s biggest homegrown organisation for online activism—about dissent and demands in a dysfunctional democracy.
We Asked Young People If India Is Too Sensitive About What Is Shown in Movies, TV Shows and on Social Media
“Whether it’s a bikini or a new skimpy fashion trend, I won’t be surprised if the same people censoring our social media start claiming that even these go against our culture.”
What It’s Like Being a Political Graffiti Artist in India, and Getting Away With It
“How many times in your life have you seen your Prime Minister painted on a wall in a funny, satirical manner? Probably never. Maybe nobody has the courage to do it. Maybe nobody thinks it's important enough. But I think otherwise.”
Some Indian Women Are Quietly Cancelling Their Periods, and It’s Empowering
While we’ve been conditioned to believe that a monthly period is a sign of good health, women actually have a choice to give up on menstruation. We meet some Indian women who’ve made that choice.
Indian Ministry Wants Students to ‘Connect’ Their Social Media Accounts to their College's
Students, teachers and youth rights activists are worried that this might be a way for authorities to collect personal data and target those with views against the government.
Trump Can’t Block People He Doesn't Like on Twitter, Appeals Court Says
A federal appeals court has upheld an earlier ruling that President Trump cannot silence people on Twitter without violating the First Amendment.
In a 'Culture of Fear', Bangladeshi Photographer Shahidul Alam Held a Festival on Dissent
In Dhaka last week, Chobi Mela resonated with Alam’s call for collective resistance under authoritarian regimes.
On the Frontline: Syed Shahriyar’s Award-Winning Work Is Documenting Kashmir’s Modern History
The Kashmiri photojournalist talks about his life in the valley.
Sins of My Father
Sagar Abraham-Gonsalves spoke to VICE about what he learnt from his #UrbanNaxal dad over the last three days.
We Talked to Fake Rex Tillerson About Fake News
“People, including the media, like believing what is easy to believe.”