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Manisha is back, despite being exposed to the poisonous air of Delhi and the polluted airwaves of TV news. And this week was all about the elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra. 

“You cannot vote. Muslims will not vote.” 

In the wake of Rahul Gandhi’s remark at an Amravati rally about journalists being “slaves of their owners,” the Mumbai Press Club has criticised the Congress leader for “high-handed attitude” and repeated “targeting of journalists”.

In episode 27 of What’s Your Ism?, Sudipto Mondal sits down with journalist Kalpana Sharma to discuss the evolution of feminism, the role of media in social movements, the Dharavi redevelopment project, and amplifying marginalised voices. They discuss her trailblazing career in journalism and her early days with Himmat, a…

Dharavi’s redevelopment is now a focal point in Maharashtra’s election politics, with Adani Group’s plans raising concerns about displacement and prioritisation of profit over people. 

Host Sumedha Mittal is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and Shivnarayan Rajpurohit.

In Mumbai’s vibrant Worli Koliwada, three septuagenarian women sit in the shadow of colourful buildings, watching children play in a makeshift playground nearby. It’s a daily routine – they sit for hours every evening, chatting about things of great and small significance. 

Maharashtra, known for its cultural diversity, has seen a troubling rise in hate speeches and targeted hate crimes in recent years. Last year, the state recorded the highest number of such incidents in the country – 118 hate speeches, mostly aimed at Muslims. 

One of the most intensely discussed issues this election season in Maharashtra is the Dharavi redevelopment project. The Maha Vikas Aghadi has accused the BJP of “selling Dharavi to Gautam Adani,” whose group won the tender for the slum area’s redevelopment.