Refaat Alareer: In Memoriam – Article, Poem
‘‘Let It Be a Tale’: Israel Kills the Storytellers of Gaza But Will Not Kill the Story’; To Refaat Alareer: In response to Refaat al Areer’s poem, ‘If I Must Die’.
The Death of Israel
Settler colonial states have a terminal shelf life. Israel is no exception.
Supreme Court’s Judgment on Article 370 – 3 Articles
In upholding the removal of J&K’s special status and its downgrading, the SC has imperilled the rights of States and weakened the limits on the Union’s power; Also: ‘The Last Pillar of Indian Democracy Has Fallen’; and: ‘The Supreme Court’s Article 370 Judgment Is Injustice Writ Large’.
Dictatorship | Fascism | India | Online Blog
BBC Raid, Article 370, Election Commission, Governors: Justice Nariman Tears into Modi Govt
Delivering the Smt Bansari Sheth Endowment Lecture, the judge noted that four “most disturbing” things have happened in the country this year itself. He also was severely critical of the Supreme Court’s recent judgement on the Centre’s J&K decision.
Fascism | India | Online Blog
Second Avatar of the Criminal Law Bills: The Key Changes
In their second drafts too, the character of the Bills remains fundamentally anti-democratic. A few modifications proposed, however, are noteworthy.
Fascism | India | Online Blog
Delayed Justice & Alleged Violations of Constitutional Rights in Quest of 9 Delhi Riots Accused for Bail
Nine Muslims facing charges of terrorism in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case are enduring systemic failures in their judicial quest for bail. Legal experts say these failures violated the constitutional right to life and liberty and the right to a speedy trial of the 8 men and 1 woman.
Economy | India | Inflation | Online Blog | Poverty
The Pervasiveness of Poverty in India; Over 74% Indians Unable to Afford Healthy Diet
One of the striking findings of the Bihar Caste Survey is that absolute poverty in the country is far more pervasive than what successive governments in India have been claiming. Also: ‘’Over 74% Indians Unable to Afford Healthy Diet’: UN Report’.
Economy | India | Online Blog
The Discourse Around Karnataka Development Model Can’t Overlook its Inherent Contradictions
Since the Congress party’s victory in Karnataka, there has been lot of discussion around Karnataka model of development and Karnataka model of resistance to fascism. However, such uncritical endorsement of any such model overshadows its inherent limitations and possible deceptions.
India | Online Blog | USA
Diplomatic Blow to India as Biden Turns Down Invite
Since the Pannun case involves a major foreign power such as India, the indictment would have been vetted by the State Department and the White House. Unsurprisingly, Biden has regretted the Indian invitation to be the Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day.
Whose Ayodhya?
Ayodhya’s cultural identity is shaped by its diverse historical influences, including Muslim, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, alongside its Hindu heritage. As Ayodhya takes on a unipolar identity, fuelled by Hindutva, it is feared that its syncretic heritage will suffer neglect.