My Kerala Story: Finding Liberation in Malabar
The city of Calicut, or Kozhikode, has been a bastion of Hindu-Muslim unity for centuries where a syncretic Malayali identity trumps religious divisions.
Erasing the Past, Blinding the Future
The new ‘edition’ of textbooks released by the NCERT has deleted chapters on Mughal history and this raised a storm. History does not exist for the liking and disliking of individuals, it just is. It exists for us to learn from. If it offends someone, even better. Because then one is less likely to repeat it.
Manipur Needs Politics That Unites: Nandita Haksar
There is a long history of conflict and disagreements between the communities in Manipur. To discuss what these are and also how to emerge out of the current spiral of violence and find longer-lasting solutions for the conflicts, NewsClick speaks to Nandita Haksar, a human rights lawyer.
Rahul Gandhi Getting a Notice for Visiting Delhi University Is a Matter of Deep Concern
The Congress leader apparently trespassed by making an unannounced visit. This incident prompts us to ask if university authorities think only one voice is allowed in educational institutes.
On May 9, What Could Amit Shah Say on Rabindranath Tagore, the High Priest of Harmony?
Despite championing communal, caste and class harmony all his life, Tagore in some of his early work did glorify Maratha, Sikh and Rajput valour against Mughals. These have become favourites of the Hindutva forces.
Inside the Hellfires of India’s Brick Industry
Brick kiln workers already work under extreme conditions. Heat waves are pushing them to the brink.
The Condition of the Indian Working Class
A broad analysis of the living and working conditions of India’s large and diverse working class.
Why Julian Assange Is at the Vanguard for World Press Freedom
We celebrate World Press Freedom Day in May as a reminder that the role of news organizations is to speak truth to power. It’s an occasion to remember three people who exemplify the need to speak the truth: Daniel Ellsberg of Pentagon Papers fame, Julian Assange of WikiLeaks; and Chelsea Manning.
The Unknown Ambedkar: India’s First Labour Minister
B.R. Ambedkar was not only the most important Dalit icon and a hero for aspirational classes to adore and emulate in post-independence India, but also contributed immensely to the labour movement in the country.
Equal Marriage Rights: A Review of Arguments by Those For and Those Against
The ludicrous opposition by the Union government, BCI and retired judges all reek of homophobia, aimed at upholding the heteronormative hegemony existing in Indian society.