Making Indian Cities Habitable: The Legacy of Patrick Geddes
The social & environmental problems of a rapidly urbanising India were anticipated a century ago by the Scottish town planner Patrick Geddes.
Punjab’s Yearning for a Different Path of Development
Punjab is in multi-dimensional distress; an alternative paradigm based on principles of equality, justice, sustainable agriculture, social harmony, peace and concerns for all forms of life is needed.
AIFRTE Statement Rejecting GOI’s Promotion of Corporate Driven E-Learning
Taking advantage of the pandemic, government is promoting E-learning to further commercialise and corporatise education and drastic cut government funds for education.
A Critique of the Indian Government’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The most destructive effects of Covid-19 in India have not been the result of the disease, but the nature of the government response. As lockdown was gradually lifted, ten major features of the state response led to resurgence of disease and continued economic distress.
What Next for the Anti –CAA Protests in India?
An interview with Prof. Manisha Sethi on the validity of the CAA, the implications of the arrests of activists, and what next for the citizen’s movement.
The Encounter Killing of Vikas Dubey – Three Articles
Police encounters are actually cold-blooded murders by the police. Yet the media condoned the encounter of Vikas Dubey, and thus failed to uphold the Constitution. Also, an article on the politics of encounter killings in UP under Yogi Adityanath’s regime.
How Have the Centre’s Food Distribution Schemes Performed So Far?
Food distribution under the PMGKY and Atmanirbhar Bharat package has been marked by delays.
No Reason in Law or Conscience to Hold Varavara Rao: Appeals, and an Article
It is a matter of shame that dreaded criminals in India receive political patronage and are able to remain outside jail, whereas intellectuals like Varavara Rao languish in jail.
Taking Advantage of Lockdown, Centre Approves Environmentally Destructive Projects: Statement, and Article
A critique of the way in which issues concerning forests, biodiversity and the environment are presently being handled.
CBSE Prunes Syllabus for COVID – Two Articles
The CBSE’s syllabus diktat seems to announce a clampdown on learning that may raise questions of macro-historical distress and discrimination that continue to plague the republic.