Harohalli Srinivasaiah Doreswamy was 23-years-old when he was jailed for organizing strikes against the British and his second visit to the prison was at the age of 57 when he took on Indira Gandhi.
I was 21 and knew nothing about his history when I asked him who he was.
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It is perhaps India’s greatest tragedy that Vajpayeeji’s worst fears have come true today under a BJP regime
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Two days ago, we asked Tejasvi Surya why and how the list of 16 Muslim employees was made. He said: “you should ask the officers who made it”.
So, our young colleague asked the BBMP commissioner how this list was prepared, and he said he isn't aware of this list.
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Let this sink in: Karnataka police used military grade assault rifle against unarmed civilians, and killed two of them.
Killed two of them.
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People's persistence wins. Finally, Bangalore police allows protesters to march towards Town Hall.
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"My name is Lucky Singh. I'm from Punjab and I work in Bengaluru. I volunteered for the farmer protest called by the Kisan Ekta Morcha, and my job here is to clean the streets after the protestors have gone. I'm doing my part"
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Dear Tejasvi Surya, is this the better life you are talking about? This was shot at a labour camp in Konanakunte, which comes under your constituency.
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Stoppage of inter-state trains by Sri @BSYBJP is a bold and necessary move.
It will help migrant labourers who came here with hopes of a better life to restart their dreams. Also, it will kickstart economic activities full throttle.
Karnataka will emerge out of this stronger!
Yes, it's a very good newspaper.
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The Hindu is always progressive and socially responsible. twitter.com/XpressBengalur…
1. Thanks to Tejasvi Surya, all 16 are on suspension.
2. They won't be paid until the "investigation" is over.
3. Cops say there is no investigation.
4. Agency says cops have asked the 16 to be available for questioning, so they can't be employed.
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Here is a Kannada version of #HumDekhenge by MD Pallavi, performed at Town Hall Bengaluru.
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The way Kannada channels use the word 'love jihad' is worrisome. Two adults getting married at a sub-registers office were dragged to the police station by Bajrang Dal workers. The couple filed an FIR against them. But for channels, it is love jihad and attackers are activists.
Farmers and their allies begin their march from Bengaluru central railway station to freedom park. Thousands have come in support of the protesting farmers. #FarmersProstests
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Delhi has a police department or event management company?
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Watch: @DelhiPolice surprise world champion, boxer Mary Kom (@MangteC) during lockdown by coming to her place with a cake to celebrate her younger son, Prince’s birthday
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Police didn't allow students of IIM-B to protest outside the campus. So students left their footwear near the gates in protest. Strong visuals coming from the elite management school.
#bangaloreprotest #Section144
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Members of the transgender community cooking breakfast for farmers who will arrive in Bangalore for the #FarmersProstest.
Actor and playwright Girish Karnad arrived at the event commemorating Gauri Lankesh's first death anniversary wearing a board saying "Me too Urban Naxal". #GauriLankesh #GauriDay
In the middle of the protest, has arrived with food and water for his wife , who has been covering the protest since morning.
#RelationshipGoals #Section144
Arre yaar, let the athlete take credit his win at least for a day!
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Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra's bumpy ride to ultimate glory buoyed by PM Modi's support
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#Olympicsindia #JavelinThrow #Tokyo2020
As I watch the Afghan tragedy unfold, my mind remains restless because Hamid hasn't responded to our messages or mails yet. Our batchmate from St Joseph’s, Hamidullah Afghan is the former mayor of Jalalabad; and perhaps the only Afghan who can sing the Kannada song Jinke marina.
Karnataka Govt has decided to hand over the probe into PraveenNettaru's murder to NIA. This means a case under UAPA will be registered.
In July, three murders have been reported in coastal Karnataka. Only one case -- the murder of a BJP worker - has been handed over to NIA.
In my career I have heard many police officers tell me with pride that if the dept decides to put someone behind bars, they will.
It has been 5 days since a Lingayat seer has been accused of child sexual abuse in Karnataka; forget arrest, police haven't even questioned him.
BREAKING: Section 144 imposed in many parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru city, from 18 December for three days.
A number of #CAAProtest are planned on these three days.
More waves of protesters have reached Bengaluru's town hall.
#Section144
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Students of St Joseph's College in Bengaluru hold candle light vigil on campus.
#JNUVioence
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One elderly citizen stood in front of Town Hall in Bangalore with a poster. When he was asked to move out, he told the police he was alone and town hall was a public place.
#CAAProtests #Section144
Q: Why didn't you go to work today?
A: I don't feel comfortable with the seating arrangement.
Bengaluru police on Monday arrested a 26-year-old man for illegally bringing his Pakistani girlfriend -- whom he met while playing Ludo online -- to India via Nepal. The suspect has been identified as Mulayam Singh Yadav a native of Uttar Pradesh, working as a security guard here
Incidents reported in Karnataka since the last week of December.
1. Six students barred from attending classes for wearing Hijab in Udupi.
2. Principal suspended after students offer namaz in school in Kolar.
3. Seer calls for demolition of Jamia Masjid in Srirangapatna 1/2
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More visuals from the protest near Bengaluru's town hall. As police clears one wave of protesters, another one arrives.
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Thread: Furnaces and men are being pushed beyond their limits at Bengaluru’s crematoriums. I visited 3 of the 7 centres, where Covid-19 cases are cremated and in all of them, the staff were working for 16-19 hours shifts. Despite this, there were big queues of ambulances outside
Karnataka State Contractors Association has decided to stop all works in protest against the corruption in the government. They have alleged that it is not only Eshwarappa but other ministers are also demanding commissions. This comes in the wake of a contractor's alleged suicide
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And he was right, it was the journalist in him that excited me that most. Once, when he was 99-years-old, I interviewed him for The Quint. My questions went on for more than an hour and beyond what the interview needed, and this is what he said about his journalism.
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He responded. He and his family are safe.
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After several rounds detentions, they are finally in front of Town Hall, and in numbers.
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