Living for Politics. Or “Just Living”?
“Just living” is the whole point of doing politics.
Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan Remind Nation of Cinema’s Priceless Legacy
Statements come at a time Bollywood, once celebrated for its inclusiveness and secular moorings, has come under siege from the Rightwing ecosystem.
Civil Society Members Write to MPs Regarding Concerns with Proposed Data Protection Bill; Also: Is Bill a Charter of Surveillance Capitalism?
The 2019 version of the bill was flawed. But in 2022, the government has gone all-out to protect the interests of Big Data, Big Capital, and the powers of the State at the cost of citizens’ privacy. Several civil society members have written a letter to MPs about their concerns with the proposed bill.
How the UGC Creates Consensus for the Ruling Regime
Our universities are now turning into narrow and closed systems. There is little possibility in such a situation for fresh ideas to emerge. And by promoting a narrow Hindutva-based communal vision, universities are also becoming alienating spaces for non-Hindus.
How British Colonialism Killed More than 100 Million Indians in 40 Years
A scholarly study found that British colonialism caused approximately 165 million deaths in India from 1880 to 1920, while stealing trillions of dollars of wealth. The global capitalist system was founded on European imperial genocides, which inspired Adolf Hitler and led to fascism.
Lessons on Defeating Hindutva from the Fraught Years after India’s Independence
Can the Hindu mind regain its balance, shed its belief in its supremacy, and truly embrace the pluralistic ideals of the freedom struggle?
How WikiLeaks Revolutionised the World of Journalism
Stefania Maurizi is an investigative journalist who has worked on all WikiLeaks releases of secret documents. She talks about her latest book, “Secret Power: WikiLeaks and Its Enemies,” and how WikiLeaks revolutionised the world of journalism.
A Gentle Reminder
As we eagerly look forward to the penultimate battles of this world cup, let us also dedicate a tribute to the modern-day wage-slaves who toiled to their death.
Banks Wrote Off Rs 10 Lakh Cr Loans in Five Years: FM
Banks have written off bad loans worth Rs 10,09,511 crore during the last five fiscals, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Rajya Sabha on December 13.
Jobless Numbers Are Touching 5 Crore
Labour force has still not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, according to CMIE.