Militarism and the Coming Wars
This essay is based on the preface to a Turkish translation of ‘Socialism or Barbarism: From the “American Century” to the Crossroads’ by István Mészáros. It was written prior to the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
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Book Review: “White Malice: The CIA and the Covert Recolonization of Africa” by Susan Williams
Africa has long been looked at by outsiders as a continent that is hopelessly mired in corruption and incapable of social and economic development. This book by Susan Williams annihilates the lie.
Earth’s Warriors, Young and Old, Keep Battling and Hoping
Young and old, famous and not so well known, there are many people from around the globe who make it their mission to try and save the planet, especially from the ravages of climate change. Here are some of those planetary warriors as people commemorate Earth Day.
Great Writers on the Power of Music
Gathered here are uncommonly beautiful reflections on the singular power of music by some of humanity’s greatest writers, collected over years of reading.
Pulwama, Modi, Corruption: Full Transcript of Satya Pal Malik’s Interview
Malik, who was governor during the Pulwama terrorist attack, says that the PM has no real problem with corruption. He also says the PM told him not to speak about the Union home ministry’s lapses which led to the devastating attack on soldiers in Pulwama in February 2019.
Political Radicalism of Ambedkar’s Spirituality
We need to pay close attention to B R Ambedkar’s relentless life-long search for a spiritual path and a spiritual homeground for society, which went way beyond his efforts at transforming India.
The Chronicle of a Takeover Foretold: Why the Amul-Nandini Controversy Is Important
Anybody who is interested in the welfare of farmers of the Karnataka Milk Federation and preserving and growing the brand Nandini should be alert.
Muslims Can Live, But They Shouldn’t Look Muslim or Congregate
The message behind the Noida protest by local residents is clear: Muslims are welcome to live in isolation in colonies numerically dominated by Hindus, provided they do not ‘look’ Muslim and do not publicly form a collective.
No Jobs – Unless You Want Seasonal Work in Farms
In the absence of official data, an analysis of CMIE data reveals that: employment opportunities are persistently low, available jobs are low paying and with no job security, the working population constantly shifts from one job to another in search of sustenance.
Adani Got Coal Mine in Auction Where Only Other Bidder was Firm Linked to Hindenburg Storm
Hindenburg Research put the spotlight on the Adani Group’s relationship with Adicorp, a small Gujarat-based firm. Now, another connection has surfaced.