Venezuela’s Journey Toward Real Democracy
The author examines Venezuela’s communes and grassroots democracy just in time for Sunday’s “National Popular Consultation.”
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Francis, a Pope Who Cared Deeply for the Poor: Three Obituaries
‘Francis: a Pope Who Cared Deeply for the Poor and Opened Up the Catholic Church’; ‘Pope Francis’s Lesson of Love and Peace’; and: ‘Pope Francis: a Loss for Humanity’. Also, an extract from: ‘Mainstream Obituaries are Erasing Pope Francis’s Deep Concern for Palestine’.
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On the 135th Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar – 2 Articles
‘On His 135th Birth Anniversary, We Ask, Would Ambedkar be Allowed Free Speech in India Today?’. Also: ‘Why Marginalised Groups Celebrate Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday: A Contemporary Analysis of His Relevance in India Today’.
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It is Time to Rediscover Mahatma Phule
Phule was born almost 200 years ago, but his teachings remains very pertinent for understanding and fighting caste in India today.
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106th Anniversary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Out of 381 martyrs, 222 were Hindus, 96 Sikhs and 63 Muslims. Thus, before the appearance of protagonists of Hindu and Muslim separatism, Indian freedom struggle was a united movement over-riding religious and caste divisions. It was a true anti-colonial movement for an inclusive India.
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Why India Can’t Innovate
Right now, we are too distracted to innovate. And too invested in keeping people distracted. Who needs innovation when you can manufacture quick public outrage as and when needed?
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Great Nicobar Project Disaster; Project Will Wipe Out Indigenous Tribe – 2 Articles
‘Great Nicobar: Disaster in the Making’: The mega project on the island was cleared using incomplete, inaccurate data, grossly underestimating its environmental and biodiversity impact. Also: ‘Great Nicobar Project Will Result in Genocide of The Shompen: International Indigenous Rights Body Writes to UN’.
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Mumbai: Dharavi Rehabilitation; Privatisation of Public Hospitals – 2 Articles
‘Mumbai’s Move to Privatise Five Government Hospitals Will Hit Slum Dwellers Hard’: The city’s municipal corporation is handing over the health facilities to private players soon after funding their expansion. Also: ‘Here’s Why Maharashtra Govt Decision to Move Dharavi Residents to Deonar Is a Problem’.
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Dilution of the Atomic Energy Act Will Hurt the National Interest
Dilution of the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act to attract private investment from the US and other countries will hurt the national interest and India’s emphasis on self-reliance in the field of nuclear development. An appeal to the Prime Minister not to yield to external pressure.
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India Comments on Treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh But Must Know its Treatment of Muslims has Repercussions: Debapriya Bhattacharya
Bangladeshis believe that New Delhi bears collateral responsibility for sustaining Sheikh Hasina’s rule, says the distinguished Bangladeshi economist.
