With Honeyed Words, PM Modi Sells Another Repackaged Programme
The Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyan is nothing but existing schemes from 12 ministries/departments with a new name, and with Bihar Assembly elections as BJP’s next goal.
The Absurdity of Hiking Oil Prices: Two Articles
The sharp increase in oil prices in India is entirely a result of the Centre raising the tax rate on these products to garner larger revenue – this is the worst among all tax options.
Rise Up Against a `Situation Worse than the Emergency’!!
25 June, 2020 marks the 45th year of the Emergency Declaration of Indira Gandhi; PUCL calls upon the people of India to stand up for the Indian Constitution, rule of law and democracy.
India’s Heatwaves Will Intensify Four-Fold by 2100, Says its First Climate Assessment Report
Extracts from the first-ever climate change assessment report by the Indian government.
UN Experts Call on India to Release Anti-CAA Activists
UN experts call on India to immediately release human rights activists who were arrested for protesting against the CAA; NAPM also demands the immediate release of KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi and withdrawal of all ill-conceived charges foisted against him.
Satyajit Ray: When the Filmmaker Dons His Critic Hat
Satyajit Ray brought to his film writing the same wit and poise that mark his best films.
In Search of God: Death by Misunderstanding
Remembering Amjad Farid Sabri, a highly revered Pakistani Sufi singer and famous qawwal.
Two Press Releases
Implement PESA and Forest Rights Act in its letter and spirit; SP(I) condemns issue of notice to its UP President
Ramprasad Bismil’s Idea of Revolution Is Impervious to Saffronisation
Any attempt to portray Bismil as an icon of Hindutva politics erases his critiques of communalism, casteism and gender-based discrimination.
The Corona Pandemic and the Struggle for Our Peoples’ Resources and Food Sovereignty
The North African Network for Food Sovereignty has put forward a series of demands and urgent measures to be implemented through this corona crisis period.