The Latest Breaking News from Haryana

Amid oppressive patriarchy in Haryana’s Mewat, a young Dalit woman is fighting to keep her dream alive

As one travels southwards in Haryana, the green of the Jat belt gives way to the arid landscape of Mewat region. The lower Aravallis begin to ascend in the horizon and mosque minarets become as frequent as temple spires. At the heart of Mewat is Nuh, the “least developed district…

Newslaundry · Oct 21, 2019

Burning question: Is Delhi losing the battle against air pollution?

IIT Delhi has found that this year stubble burning has started earlier than previous years and that Punjab is a bigger culprit in this matter than Haryana.

Newslaundry · Oct 18, 2019

Why Haryana’s Jats are disillusioned with the BJP

October is a time of transition for the Jats in Haryana: the landed community prepares to harvest their crops. The day starts at dawn, with men walking out to the fields and women to hand pumps. Afternoons are reserved for hookah and siesta, evenings are for taking care of their…

Newslaundry · Oct 18, 2019

The lure of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

For much of the English news media, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is somewhat of a joke who first burst onto the scene with his viral song, Love Charger in 2014.He’s been steady fodder since with his music videos, blingy fashion sense, hairy back and five movies.The self-styled ‘messenger of god’…

Newslaundry · Aug 24, 2017

Demolition And Dislocation In Gurgaon

Close to five high-rises surround a patch of land that was at the center of violent clashes after a “demolition drive” on May 15. This was once the village of Fatehpur Jharsa, which its inhabitants claim has a history going back more than a 100 years.

Newslaundry · May 25, 2015