The Amended Biological Diversity Act Puts Profits Over People
The amended Act weakens accountability for large corporations exploiting biodiversity resources, enabling them to deny fair compensation to tribal and local communities.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala Villagers Take On Adani Ports – 2 Articles
‘Adani Ports: The Tamil Nadu Villagers Taking on a Billionaire’s Port Plan’: Thousands of villagers in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu are fighting a proposal to expand a port owned by billionaire Gautam Adani. Also: ‘From a Kerala Port, a Citizens’ Report Provides Proof of “Destructive Development”’.
India’s Lawless Financial Capitalism Fosters a Culture of Scams
The Harshad Mehta scam served as a stark warning against the perils of unregulated capitalism, but its message was overshadowed by the narrative of economic liberalisation. Post-liberalisation, India witnessed large-scale pilfering from state-owned banks, further eroding public trust in financial institutions.
Bhopal Gas Disaster Scar Never Healed; Join the Struggle for ‘No More Bhopals’!
Saturday marked 39 years of the horror when methyl isocyanate gas leaked from the Indian subsidiary of the now-defunct American firm Union Carbide Corporation killing thousands.
Govt Outsourced Critical Projects Worth Rs 500 Crore to Consultancies in Last 5 Years: Report
The petroleum sector received the highest number of assignments, valued at over Rs 170 crore, from the Ministry of Petroleum and four of its PSUs, while nine organisations under the power ministry outsourced assignments worth Rs 166.41 crore to multinational consultancies.
Resist the Corporate-State Nexus’ Attempt at Looting People’s Resources of Majingmali, Odisha
The Forum condemns the attempts of OMC and the police to initiate mining operations in Majingmali. FACAM demands the immediate re-calling of all police and paramilitary forces from Majingmali and the end of militarization at the service of big corporates for the loot of natural resources.
Sijimali Bauxite Mining Project Hearing Held Under Massive Police Repression
Despite the intense police repression, the people of Kashipur have stood up against the Odisha Government coercively facilitating this project for Vedanta. We bring to you the developments of the last 24 hours from the night before the Public Hearing to the end of it.
How the Union Coal Ministry Made Dense Forests Available for Mining, Benefitting Adani Group
Part 1: Advantage Adani: Power Industry Lobbies, Coal Ministry Unlocks Dense Forests for Mining; Part 2: Coal Reform Overturned: After Failed Auctions, Centre Hands Out Coal Blocks At Discretion.
I Have Written Only Facts: Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
This conversation with Paranjoy Guha Thakurta was held in February 2023 when he came to Kerala for the release of the book ‘Adani Empire: Beyond Crony Capitalism’ published by Transition Studies.
‘We Knew This Was Coming’: Deadly Himalayan Dam Burst was Predicted by Scientists
A glacial lake overwhelmed a dam in the Indian Himalayas earlier this week, in one of the worst disasters in the area in nearly half a century. The dam breach had long been predicted by scientists and environmental advocates due both to the climate crisis and inadequate regulations.