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Editor: Dr. G.G. Parikh | Associate Editor: Neeraj Jain | Managing Editor: Guddi
Celebration of scientific discoveries confined only inside the laboratory would be insufficient to achieve social goals, for which the scientific community has to step out beyond the laboratory with social sensitivity and political responsibility.
Swami Atmabodhanand, the young seer of Matri Sadan in Haridwar, is on an indefinite fast since August 18 demanding an immediate prohibition on rampant sand mining in Haridwar and ban on the four hydroelectric projects in Uttarakhand.
In the new student movements taking place in South Africa, the legacy of Steve Biko, who was murdered by the apartheid regime on 12 September 1977, have become important again. A look at the life of Steve Biko.
In commemorating Black August, we commemorate the struggle of those who have fought before us and faced violent repercussions from the state. When I think of political prisoners, and when I think of those who have committed themselves to Black Liberation, I always think of Assata Shakur.
Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait says “Allahu Akbar”, crowd responded with “Har Har Mahadev” as sign of unity.
Communal gardens and farming enterprises are the beginning of sustainable food sovereignty in South Africa, but a basic income grant is essential to address hunger in the shorter term.
Scientists have spent decades writing papers, advising government, briefing the press, regarding the climate crisis: all have failed. Now, they need to wage a rebellion… They must do whatever is possible to halt the greatest destruction in human history.
The people of Kendrapada district of Odisha are fighting peacefully to save their river Kharasrota, the lifeline of farmers and fishing communities living besides the river. In the name of providing drinking water to Bhadrak district, the state govt is seeking to divert its water to Adani Ports and SEZ.
A new wave of Dalit artists, musicians and writers is catalyzing the movement for equality by popularizing the struggles of their communities and raising the consciousness of Indian society.
In this excerpt from ‘13 Ways of Looking at the Death Penalty’ (Seven Stories Press, 2015), Italian activist Mario Marazziti describes the worldwide campaign against capital punishment and lighting up Rome’s Coliseum to mark humanity’s progress.
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