After 26/11 Mumbai Attacks, India Has Weaponised Economic Transactions for Mass Surveillance
The tragedy in India is that an external threat to security has seen the state weaponise all forms of governance systems against its own citizens.
Promises Made by BJP and Congress to Five States in 2023 Assembly Elections
A comparison of the promises made by both parties to farmers, women and youth, and on issues of LPG cylinder prices, unemployment, inflation, health, and education. Also: ‘The Logic and Compassion Behind the Rajasthan Government’s Many Schemes’.
Caste | Caste | Indian Politics | Online Blog
Bihar Follow Up to Caste Survey: Prioritising Education, Hiking Reservation – 2 Articles
Bihar has chosen the education sector as the central priority to follow up on after the recent caste survey report. Also, on the recent decision of the Bihar Cabinet demanding that the Centre incorporate hiked reservation for deprived classes in the constitution and give Special Category Status for the state.
The Cruelty of Delhi University’s Ad-Hoc Teacher System
Thousands of teachers work under the system with no job security. Now they fear that new changes will further damage their chances of securing permanent posts.
Ladakh’s Struggle for Identity and Survival
Ladakhis are increasingly discontented with their Union Territory status due to concerns over land, resources, and their traditional way of life being threatened by the influx of outsiders. With the Centre increasingly alienating Ladakhis, is this another storm waiting to burst?
Constituent Assembly: A Chequered History
On the tumultuous political and legal history of India’s Constituent Assembly.
Communalism | Economy | India | Online Blog
Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics
The total weaving population, including artisans and master weavers or gaddidaars, is estimated to be close to 3 lakh. But these numbers are gradually dwindling. On the factors leading to the decline in this once-thriving industry.
Jawaharlal Nehru and the Dissenting Congressman
On his birth anniversary, a great-nephew of Acharya J.B. Kriplani reflects on what his and Nehru’s relations say about the late Congress leader’s ability to deal with dissent and criticism.
Air Pollution: It Is Not Just the Farmers Who are Responsible – 2 Articles
Historically, stubble burning contributes only 6% to the pollution, yet the public is quick to make the farmers the scapegoats, and not the policymakers. Also: Urgent action is needed to tackle multiple sources of pollution, from vehicles to construction to stubble burning.
Environmental Injustice in India: Jaduguda Uranium Mining Cluster
Adivasis have been and are being sacrificed in the union government’s uranium mining and processing projects in the State of Jharkhand.