Pinpricked Hands
Three poems, on the occasion of International Workers’ Day.
Erasing the Past, Blinding the Future
The new ‘edition’ of textbooks released by the NCERT has deleted chapters on Mughal history and this raised a storm. History does not exist for the liking and disliking of individuals, it just is. It exists for us to learn from. If it offends someone, even better. Because then one is less likely to repeat it.
Manipur Needs Politics That Unites: Nandita Haksar
There is a long history of conflict and disagreements between the communities in Manipur. To discuss what these are and also how to emerge out of the current spiral of violence and find longer-lasting solutions for the conflicts, NewsClick speaks to Nandita Haksar, a human rights lawyer.
Rahul Gandhi Getting a Notice for Visiting Delhi University Is a Matter of Deep Concern
The Congress leader apparently trespassed by making an unannounced visit. This incident prompts us to ask if university authorities think only one voice is allowed in educational institutes.
On May 9, What Could Amit Shah Say on Rabindranath Tagore, the High Priest of Harmony?
Despite championing communal, caste and class harmony all his life, Tagore in some of his early work did glorify Maratha, Sikh and Rajput valour against Mughals. These have become favourites of the Hindutva forces.
Religious Freedom: A ‘Country of Particular Concern’
A US commission in its report released on 01 May 2023, categorized India as ‘a country of particular concern’ for its ‘severe violations of religious freedom or belief’ in the year 2022. In response, the Indian government termed the comment as ‘biased and motivated.
The Political Necessity of the Licence-Permit Raj
Industrial licencing established a framework through which newly independent India could spearhead development, and was not necessarily tied to socialism. This explains why it was generally accepted, even by businesses.
Inside the Hellfires of India’s Brick Industry
Brick kiln workers already work under extreme conditions. Heat waves are pushing them to the brink.
The US Military Industrial Complex Is Alive and Well – Two Articles
The military-industrial complex that President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned Americans about more than 60 years ago is still alive and well. In fact, it’s consuming many more tax dollars and feeding far larger weapons producers than when Ike raised the alarm. Also: “US Makes Up c 40% of Global Military Spending, 10x Russia, 3x China”.
Lula’s Return and the Legacy of Destruction
Even if the Lula Government succeeds in undoing most of the measures implemented by the last government and confronting the structural problems within the economy, with its extreme inequality and privileges, the contradictions made explicit by the class struggle will remain, hindering the adoption of more progressive measures.