The Black Economy in India: `Na Khaunga Na Khane Dunga’ a Non-Starter
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The Black Economy in India: `Na Khaunga Na Khane Dunga’ a Non-Starter

To tackle the black economy, the government has tried steps like Foreign Money Bill, Income Declaration Scheme and demonetization. These and other such steps have failed because of the growing illegality fueled by a Triad between the corrupt businessmen, politicians and the executive.

Countering the Impact of the U.S. Blockade: A Conversation with Llanisca Lugo
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Countering the Impact of the U.S. Blockade: A Conversation with Llanisca Lugo

Cuba has endured a criminal U.S. blockade for over six decades, while Venezuela is nearing a decade of life under sanctions. In this interview, Llanisca Lugo explores the consequences of the imperialist blockade as well as the strategies available to counteract it.

An Open Letter to the President of India
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An Open Letter to the President of India

“In February 2023, the government granted a lease to Vedanta to carry out bauxite mining in our hills, without taking our opinion or consent. We hope that you will take measures to put an end to this mindless process of mining and deforestation”, write the people of these villages of Odisha.

The Carnival Games are Back!
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The Carnival Games are Back!

Carnival games are rigged in favour of their owners. It seems ostensibly easy to win. But it isn’t. So was the Hindenburg expose on Adani. The evidence they poured out, and the zeal with which the Supreme Court took it up, convinced all that Adani’s dream run was over. But on its first anniversary, he is almost back on the top.

The Reality of India’s GDP, Incomes, Consumption, Private Investment – 2 Articles
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The Reality of India’s GDP, Incomes, Consumption, Private Investment – 2 Articles

‘Ignore the Spin, Incomes, Consumption and Private Investment Have Stagnated’: The FM’s budget speech reiterated Modi govt’s achievements over the past decade; facts have never come in the way of Modi’s penchant for weaving self-congratulatory narratives. Also: ‘The K is Indian GDP’s Reality: Why Deny?’

Employment Record of Modi Govt vs Claims; 25,000 Applicants for 15 Govt Posts in Karnataka – 2 Articles
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Employment Record of Modi Govt vs Claims; 25,000 Applicants for 15 Govt Posts in Karnataka – 2 Articles

GOI efforts to spin a jobs growth narrative has meant the following: it is not willing to recognise a glaring problem, and hence no concrete efforts are needed to change economic policy to make the growth pattern more labour-intensive.

Why the Railways’ Figures Spell Doom for Economy Passengers
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Why the Railways’ Figures Spell Doom for Economy Passengers

With the railways reducing General and Sleeper coaches in favour of AC ones, passengers will have to continue travelling in jam-packed compartments, or shell out higher fares if they wish to travel by train. Also: ‘Smile, You’re With the PM and Your Train Isn’t on Time’.

The Pervasiveness of Poverty in India; Over 74% Indians Unable to Afford Healthy Diet
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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’.

The Discourse Around Karnataka Development Model Can’t Overlook its Inherent Contradictions
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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.