Documents of the Committee of Concerned Indian Students and the Committee for Human Rights
This 23-page document published by two University of California-Berkeley student organizations, the Committee of Concerned Indian Students and the Committee for Human Rights, contains thirteen records of essays pertaining to women’s liberation, workers’ rights, statements of solidarity with other cultural organizations, India’s political climate during 1976, and more.
"Homage To Martyrs" Flyer
Flyer detailing a public event at the University of California-Berkeley sponsored by the Women of South Asian Descent and Punjabi People’s Cultural Association groups. It describes the event as a vocal music performance by two artists as well as a talk by Professor Jagmohan Singh.
India Forum Cumulative Index (1975-1979)
Four-page cumulative index for five different issues of the India Forum magazine. The index functions as a reference guide, and states where the rest of the issues are available.
South Asia Students Association Press Release
Press release distributed by the University of California-Berkeley South Asia Students Association. It declares that “Republic Day… is another political hoax staged for deceiving the vast majority of people in India and abroad” and goes on to state that people outside of India must support democracy and justice.
"Statement of Solidarity with I.P.A.N.A"
This statement was issued by the India Forum during a public rally in Vancouver, the General Convention. The statement describes the organization’s solidarity with the Indian People’s Association of North America, and states that “since 1947 the plight of the overwhelming majority of the Indian people has worsened and the gap between the rich and the poor has continued to widen.”
"Statement of Support for the 'Walk for Human Rights'"
Statement issued September 13, 1976 by the India Forum in support of the “Walk for Human Rights” condemning the surveillance and intimidation of Indians abroad by Indira Gandhi’s administration.
"Martyrs' Day Commemoration" Flyer
Flyer announcing a Martyrs’ Day Commemoration on November 21, 1993 hosted by the Gadar Memorial Steering Committee, the Punjabi People’s Cultural Association, and South Asians for Collective Action.
"Shaheed Bhagat Singh Martyrdom Day" Flyer
Flyer distributed by the Gadar Memorial Steering Committee and the Consulate General of India a memorial for Shaheed Bhagat Singh on March 28, 1993. The memorial included a panel discussion titled “Relevance of Freedom Movement to Present Crisis in India” followed by a screening of Anand Patwardhan’s “Ram ke Naam”, a documentary about the destruction of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
"India: Democracy or Dictatorship?" Flyer
Flyer announcing television documentary screening of “India: Democracy or Dictatorship?” by the Committee of Concerned Indian Students (CCIS) at the University of California at Berkeley on November 23, 1976.
"India: 'Democracy' Under A Relaxed Emergency?" Press Release
Press release dated January 26, 1977 issued by the Concerned Committee of Indian Students (CCIS) at the University of California at Berkeley. Titled “India: ‘Democracy’ Under a Relaxed Emergency?”, the press release criticizes Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s relaxation of Emergency measures in early 1977 as a politically expedient ploy for votes in the March 1977 election.