Subrata Roy Chowdhury is a prominent Indian lawyer known for his contributions to international human rights law. He has made significant contributions to the legal field, helping to draft the proclamation of independence of Bangladesh in 1971. Roy Chowdhury is an accomplished lawyer who has practiced in the Supreme Court of India and the Calcutta…
Lachit Bordoloi was a journalist and human rights defender from Assam, India. He was a prominent figure in the peace process between the Indian government and the banned outfit of Assam ULFA. Bordoloi was also the convener of the Peoples Committee for Peace Initiatives in Assam (PCPIA) and a member of the Peoples Consultative Group…
Mitra Bir was a prominent freedom fighter and educationist from Goa who dedicated her life to empowering women through education. She was born in Goa when it was still a Portuguese colony and was sentenced to twelve years in jail at the young age of 22 for her involvement in the Indian independence movement. Despite…
Sukhwinder Singh Bhatti was a prominent criminal defense attorney in Sangrur district of Punjab, India. He was known for his expertise in defending individuals accused of crimes under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), a draconian law that allowed for indefinite detention and torture. Mr. Bhatti was litigating 131 TADA cases at the…
M. C. Bhatt was an Indian human rights lawyer and activist who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. Born on February 6, 1939, in India, Bhatt practiced at Gujarat High Court in Ahmedabad from 1962 to 2022. He was known for his tireless efforts to promote social justice and defend…
Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari is a well-known spiritual leader, motivational speaker, and social advocate who has dedicated his life to helping people overcome stress and find inner peace. He was born on May 10, 1949, and has authored several books on mindfulness, meditation, and stress reduction. Brahmachari is the founder and current mentor of Lokenath Divine Life…
Satya Rani Chadha was a prominent women’s rights activist who is best known for her role in launching the anti-dowry movement in India. Along with fellow activist Shahjahan Apa, Chadha embarked on a difficult journey of social and legal reformation in the 1980s. Both women were mothers whose daughters were killed as a result of…
Angana P. Chatterji is an Indian anthropologist, activist, and feminist historian whose life and work have been dedicated to advancing human rights and social justice. She is a prominent scholar and researcher who has published extensively on issues related to gender, nationalism, and cultural identity. Chatterji’s work has been recognized both nationally and internationally, and…
Civic Chandran is a prominent Indian playwright, poet, editor, social activist, and political commentator from Kerala. Born on April 5, 1951, Chandran has been instrumental in popularizing street theatre in Kerala and is known for his strong criticism of Kerala’s mainstream left. He is the editor of Patabhedam magazine and has made significant contributions to…
Bela Bhatia is a prominent human rights lawyer, researcher, and writer who has dedicated her life to fighting for justice and equality. Born in a middle-class, upper-caste Punjabi Hindu family, Bhatia converted to Buddhism in 2003 as a step against the caste system. She has since become a leading voice in the fight against discrimination…