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Ruben Banerjee

Ruben Banerjee

Ruben was part of Hindustan Times’ nationwide network of journalists that brings news, analysis and information to its readers. He no longer works with the Hindustan Times.

Articles by Ruben Banerjee

Trump’s Jerusalem decision: Apart from getting enraged, Palestinians can do little

A Palestinian protester uses a sling to hurl stones towards Israeli troops during clashes as Palestinians call for a "day of rage" in response to President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, December 9, 2017

Updated on Dec 9, 2017 11:09 IST

Gauri Lankesh killing: True tribute only when journalists stand for principles

It is okay to hold candle -light vigils in her memory. But our collective show of support for a dead colleague must not end with just mere symbolism, but should rather translate into more substantive action.

Updated on Sep 8, 2017 08:24 IST

There will be more Gurmeet Ram Rahims, it’s a question of demand and supply

The ‘godmen’ and ‘godwomen’ give people a false sense of identity and bonding, burnished by the charities such as free medicare and education that they run with their ill-gotten wealth.

Updated on Aug 29, 2017 15:41 IST

Heartless Delhi: Punish those who look away when accident victims plead for help

The Law Commission of India stated that 50% of those killed in road accidents could have been saved with timely assistance.

Updated on Aug 18, 2017 12:19 IST

Darjeeling unrest: Mamata Banerjee’s stand will fuel Gorkhaland demand

People protest for the separate state of Gorkhaland, in Darjeeling.

Updated on Aug 3, 2017 02:19 IST

Brave Paikas are cannon fodder for Odisha’s politicians

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurating Netaji Subash Chandra Bose Bridge over River Kathajodi in Cuttack on Wednesday.

Updated on Jul 21, 2017 11:23 IST

Basirhat tells us battle for Bengal will be bloody

Tension has prevailed in Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal over a Faceboook post.

Updated on Jul 16, 2017 01:39 IST

Why Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is rocking the alliance boat but not sinking it

Talks of a rocky relationship between alliance partners Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad have gained ground since the Bihar chief minister broke ranks and backed NDA’s Presidential candidate Ram Nath Kovind.

Updated on Jun 28, 2017 15:12 IST

Darjeeling will remain in India; Bengal must dump opposition to Gorkhaland

Supporters of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) hold candles as they take part in a peace march as well as to pay respect to those killed in clashes with police during an indefinite strike called by the GJM, in Darjeeling on June 19, 2017.

Updated on Jun 20, 2017 13:28 IST

Al Jazeera: Good, bad, and a little ugly

Beneath its veneer of multiculturalism and globalism, Al Jazeera in its core remains a Muslim Arab channel.

Updated on Jun 9, 2017 05:47 IST

Gulf crisis: Don’t panic, Qatar situation is far from apocalyptic | Opinion

People walk past the Qatar Airways branch in the Saudi capital Riyadh, after it had suspended all flights to Saudi Arabia following a severing of relations between major Gulf states and gas-rich Qatar. Saudi Arabia was among the nations that closed its borders with Qatar, effectively blocking food and other supplies exported by land to Qatar.

Updated on Jun 6, 2017 15:42 IST

Jharkhand lynching: Our outrage is selective, and also possibly discriminatory

Locals protest lynching of seven people by a mob in Jamshedpur.

Updated on May 21, 2017 07:58 IST

It is time to shed these ‘watershed’ moments in Kashmir

A masked protester holds stones during a protest in Srinagar, April 28, 2017

Updated on May 16, 2017 07:32 IST

For all her political success, it’s time to admit Jayalalithaa was no Amma

Supporters of the late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa pay tribute a day after her death in December last year.

Updated on Feb 17, 2017 07:50 IST

Nagaland blocks women’s participation in local polls: Lack of outrage is outrageous

he Kohima Municipal Council office which was set ablaze by Naga tribals during their violent protest, in Kohima.

Updated on Feb 7, 2017 16:10 IST

Heartless India? Time to punish people who watched Karnataka cyclist bleed to death

The video footage that has now gone viral shows the victim lying in a pool of blood crying for help.

Updated on Feb 16, 2017 12:13 IST

‘Murthal gang-rape’ to ‘Bengaluru molestation’: Media vigilantism to the fore

Policemen attempt to manage crowds during New Year’s eve celebrations in Bengaluru on December 31, 2016.

Updated on Jan 6, 2017 13:27 IST

Assembly elections in five states not the semis for 2019 Lok Sabha contest

The five-state elections are crucial, but are in no way critical. Neither are they a semi-final to the 2019 general elections as being suggested by many.

Updated on Jan 5, 2017 04:26 IST

Bengaluru molestation: Politicians add hype, but where is the evidence?

New Years eve revelry in Bengaluru’s MG Road has been marred by allegations of mass molestation

Updated on Jan 3, 2017 09:14 IST

Impunity of Bastar police holds up mirror to our collective impotency

Bastar inpector-general of police SRP Kalluri, left, with his colleague Superintendent of Police RN Dash.

Updated on Nov 15, 2016 09:28 IST

Shameless ‘beef’ politics eclipses teen rape-survivor’s plight in Uttar Pradesh

Failure of the establishment to help the unwed pregnant Bareilly girl in time is not only shameful, but also makes the system criminal.

Updated on Oct 19, 2016 12:51 IST

Majhi gets help, what about others like him?

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Updated on Sep 18, 2016 01:12 IST

Symbols of our shame: In Odisha, Dana Majhis and deprivation abound

Dana Majhi at a press meet at Ashok Hotel, New Delhi.

Updated on Sep 17, 2016 12:23 IST

Rape survivor struggles in face of apathy

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Updated on Sep 15, 2016 06:47 IST

Why no outrage over this rape victim denied permission by court to abort?

The girl and her father knocking on the doors of the judiciary and government offices seeking permission to abort the child

Updated on Sep 14, 2016 10:50 IST

Money or dignity: The dilemma of Indians in the Gulf

Middle East is great as long as the going is good. But things can go horribly wrong if you find yourself at the wrong side of law, or someone influential.

Updated on Aug 1, 2016 10:31 IST

Qatar: An oasis for exiles

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Updated on Feb 27, 2010 18:10 IST

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