The Shame of Fortress Delhi
The metaphoric Fortress Delhi crept up on us over years, but the physical Fortress Delhi has been achieved in days.
In 12 Years, 11 States Changed Land Ceiling Laws in Favour of Industry Over Farmers
The draft National Land Reforms Policy recommended that states reduce land ceilings and distribute surplus agricultural land to the landless poor. However, several states have amended their land ceiling laws in favour of industry, six in the last three years alone.
Chandra Singh Garhwali: World Peace Movement Will Never Forget the Soldier Who Refused to Fire on Unarmed Protestors
He and his fellow soldiers will be always remembered for their courage and sacrifice in refusing to fire on peaceful protesters offering non-violent resistance. Thereby a new and glorious chapter was added and a new dimension was given to the history of non-violent struggles against injustice.
Dear Jailer Saheb: A Letter From Ravish Kumar
No prison wall can be so high as to suppress the soaring free voice. Those who seek to shackle the freedom of expression want to turn the entire country into a giant jail.
The Kisans are Right. Their Land Is at Stake – Part 2
The international context of why the Indian government and corporate houses are pushing to seize control of farmers’ lands.
On Delhi’s Borders, Trenches, Barricades and Spikes – But Morale High as Thousands Stream In
Reporters visited all five border “war zones” and found vibrant synergy between farmers and local residents.
Not Just Rihanna or Greta, Indian Farmers are Inspiring the World
What exactly is moving so many around the world to take a stand on a fight over the future of agriculture in faraway India?
Two Tweets that Rattled a Global Superpower: Indian Sovereignty and Desi Celebrity Outrage
The response to tweets by Rihanna and Greta Thunberg reveals a deep national insecurity and anxiety about India’s place in the world.
Solidarity Is the Biggest Need for Indian Journalists Today
I find it hard to believe so I rub my eyes. So many frontline leaders of my profession (journalism) have been implicated in serious charges and cases …
Two Obituaries: Kamal Morarka (18 June 1946 – 15 January 2021)
The multiple dimensions of Kamal Morarka’s persona — from parliamentarian and minister, through industrialist and philanthropist, to activist and concerned citizen — made for an unusual life in our times.