Unless Majoritarian Hate Is Stopped, It Will Destroy the India of Our Dreams
The vitriol of Hindutva rhetoric is obliterating the Constitutional idea that all citizens are equal, regardless of religion.
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To the CJI, on His Lament that Investigative Journalism Is Vanishing from Indian Media
Alas, the consequences these days for journalists doing such stories can be serious. Even for those doing straight reporting. Siddique Kappan, arrested en route to Hathras to meet the family of the gang-rape victim, has languished in jail for over a year now, unable to get bail.
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Rationalist and Scientific Vivekananda
Vivekananda was not a traditional Hindu monk as the Sangh Parivar makes him out to be. He was a modern ascetic with a scientific and materialist outlook. A brief outline of some of his views.
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Stop the Inhumane Barbaric Attack on the Villagers of Dhinkia, Odisha
The villagers of Dhinkia village, who had earlier opposed the POSCO project, are now resisting JSW Steel’s proposed project in the area. The Govt of Odisha has unleashed fierce repression on them. Statement in support of the fighting people of Dhinkia.
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Why It Is Important Today to Recall the Democratic Processes Which Led to the Moratorium on Bt Brinjal
At a time when efforts are being made to weaken regulations that have kept away GM foods from India, this article recalls the democratic process during the days of the UPA govt. which had led to a decision being taken to safeguard the food safety of India by placing a moratorium on Bt. brinjal.
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Ill-Treatment of Stan Swamy in Jail Should ‘Shake Foundation of Democracy’: Fellow Prisoner
Iklakh Rahim Shaikh, a prisoner who spent time with the Jesuit priest in Taloja jail, says while “VIP prisoners” get access to all kinds of facilities, the jail authorities ignored Swamy’s deteriorating health conditions and denied him treatment even when he was rapidly slipping.
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‘Kisan-Mazdoor Ekta’: A Slogan to Unify Farmers and Labourers – and Break Caste Barriers
The slogan did not evolve in one day and from one particular social group; it was the result of a continuous process which was achieved over days.
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Why Is Kerala’s Silver Line Rail Project a Nightmare? – Two Articles
Apart from misgivings about the financial viability of the project, we are also convinced about the adverse environmental, social and cultural impacts of the project. A report by The Centre for Financial Accountability asked whether Kerala really needs such a bullet train.
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Kerala Scheme Shows How to Create Work Opportunities While Caring for the Environment
The urban employment guarantee scheme is not without its problems, but it offers a template to help the poor earn and build greener, sustainable cities.
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Centralised Tests Will Kill Colleges, Universities: Educationists
The opposition to the New Education Policy appears to be growing as more educationists sound their concerns about the Centre’s plan to introduce centralised entrance tests and turn single stream colleges into multi-disciplinary institutions.
