Freebie or Freedom? Tamil Nadu’s Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women
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Freebie or Freedom? Tamil Nadu’s Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women

Few have tried to understand the significance of the free bus travel scheme that a handful of states have introduced. In Tamil Nadu the benefits for women have been definite and palpable, though issues like poor frequency of women-only buses need to be addressed.

Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics
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Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics

The total weaving population, including artisans and master weavers or gaddidaars, is estimated to be close to 3 lakh. But these numbers are gradually dwindling. On the factors leading to the decline in this once-thriving industry.

Temporary Truce in Israel-Palestine War – 3 Articles
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Temporary Truce in Israel-Palestine War – 3 Articles

‘Israel-Palestine War: What We Know About the Israel-Hamas Truce So Far’; ‘Israel’s Ground War Conundrum’: Israel’s ground incursion is facing unprecedented dangers ahead; ‘Al-Shifa Hospital, Hamas’s Tunnels, and Israeli Propaganda’: on Israel’s war against Gaza hospitals.

US War Profiteers vs. US Citizens – 3 Articles
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US War Profiteers vs. US Citizens – 3 Articles

‘US War Profiteers vs. US Citizens’: When we accept responsibility for what is happening as Americans, we have no choice but to act; ‘Shutting Down the Space Needle, Standing Up for Gaza’; ‘America’s War Economy and the Urgent Call for Peace in the Middle East’.

Growing Similarity Between USA and China – Rising Gap Between Rich and Poor
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Growing Similarity Between USA and China – Rising Gap Between Rich and Poor

‘The Brotherhood of Billionaires’: the two countries have the largest number of billionaires; ‘The US Government Has Abandoned the Nation’s Poor’; ‘A New Portrait of the World’s Wealth — and Wealthiest’; ‘A Steelworker in China Writes About His Working Conditions’.