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Nikita Sonavane

Nikita Sonavane

Articles by Nikita Sonavane

What the new transgender law seeks to normalise

The Opposition’s arguments were filled with repeated invocations to Shikhandi and Lord Ram’s historical blessings for Kinnars to imply that said communities deserve rights, only because of their supposedly “historical” role in scriptures such as the Mahabharata. The new law essentially completely absorbs “trans-ness” into their Hindu fold. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 16:38 IST

Juvenile justice and Vimukta children

The adultification of children from marginalised communities is a well-documented phenomenon where teenage/adolescent mistakes are read as irredeemable criminal acts. This renders institutions like JJB as arbiters of ascertaining the adulthood of criminalised children and their temporary removal from society. (Arvind Yadav/ HT)

Updated on Jun 19, 2024 16:02 IST

New code will entrench prejudices in the police

Everyday policing in India is primarily driven by petty offences. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 24, 2023 02:30 IST

Civic body gets thumbs up from D-ward residents

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Updated on Jun 14, 2012 21:05 IST

Low-lying areas like King’s Circle at risk

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Updated on Jun 11, 2012 19:06 IST

JVPD scheme locals fear water-logged roads again

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Updated on Jun 9, 2012 19:06 IST

‘Want CM to take concrete decisions on farmers’ issue’

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Updated on Jun 6, 2012 20:26 IST

150 farmers protest at Azad Maidan

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Updated on Jun 5, 2012 20:20 IST

We are not illegal occupants, say Mankhurd slum dwellers

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Updated on May 9, 2012 19:52 IST

A new breed of master debaters

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Updated on May 6, 2012 20:24 IST

Andheri locals got BMC to construct footpaths

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Updated on May 3, 2012 20:08 IST

Powai residents fight for pedestrians’ rights

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Updated on May 3, 2012 20:06 IST

Rahul pays a surprise visit to Ambedkar shrine

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Updated on Apr 27, 2012 19:49 IST

Security at night schools now on Agni’s agenda

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Updated on Apr 22, 2012 19:30 IST

Nurturing ideas for life

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Updated on Jul 10, 2011 19:48 IST

80% score too isn’t good enough

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Updated on Jun 23, 2011 19:37 IST

How about some research?

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Updated on Jun 19, 2011 19:39 IST

Night schoolers do a great job, despite long work hours

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Updated on Jun 17, 2011 20:45 IST

Coaching class over college

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Updated on May 29, 2011 20:35 IST

Nervous students seek lord’s blessings a day before results

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Updated on May 16, 2011 19:41 IST

Waking up to activism

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Updated on May 15, 2011 21:23 IST

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