Terrorising Journalism
‘Raiding’ an entire media organisation and snatching the electronic devices of journalists without due process is a bad omen for a free press but a worse signal for the continuation of democracy.
Budget 2023–24: What Is in it for the People? Part 8: Education Budget
An analysis of the budgetary allocations for education in Union Budget 2023-24, in the context of the claims made in the New Education Policy 2020.
The Search for Swaraj: An Exploration of Gandhi’s Works
The idea of ‘Swaraj’ remains central to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi. Beginning from his seminal work ‘Hind Swaraj’ in 1909, the idea of Swaraj takes centre stage in the later development of Gandhi’s thought and ideas.
Gandhi’s Approach to Caste and Untouchability: A Reappraisal
Gandhi’s ideas on caste and untouchability have created much misunderstanding in scholarly circles. This paper examines the different positions of attack or defense of Gandhi’s treatment of the question of caste and untouchability, an issue to which Gandhi devoted a large amount of time and energy.
Is the Pandemic Really Over? Unearthing Stories of Death, Debt and Distress
Marginalised sections are still feeling the impact of the pandemic – and still waiting for answers from the authorities.
Thousands Protest in Delhi Demanding Restoration of the Old Pension Scheme
Thousands of government employees gathered at the Ram Lila Maidan of the national capital to protest the union government’s National Pension Scheme and demand full restoration of the old pension scheme on Sunday, October 1.
Odisha: Dongria Kondh Tribals Take on Corporate Goliaths to Save Forests
The Forest Conservation Amendment Act 2023 and the Forest Conservation Rules 2022 have opened the floodgates for massive deforestation.
Politics of Bharat Over India
The India versus Bharat debate is based on politics of hate, a menace to the fundamental nature of the Constitution. Contemporary politics seems nothing but an attempt of the distractive forces to change the Constitution while keeping such debates in the public domain.
India’s Gender Pay Gap Among Worst in World; Maternal Deaths Also Highest
India is ranked 116th among 146 countries as per the Global Gender Index. The gender-pay gap in India continues to afflict its labour markets and the constitutional value of equality. Also: “India Had Most Maternal Deaths, Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths in 2020, Says UN Report”.
Religion, Gender and Equality
Women and their struggle for equality are inherently tied to the struggle for democracy in India.