Dalit Includes All Who Oppose Inequality, Regardless of Caste: Activist Martin Macwan
The well-known activist explains how he came to the conclusion that a Dalit must get defined not by caste but action and belief.
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Elections Won or Lost, BJP Is Succeeding in Realising its Hindutva Dreams
The battle for a ‘Hindu rashtra’ has to be won in the minds of the people before it can be legitimised in Parliament. This requires a three pronged strategy: enlist support for the cause; discourage any opposition; and create on-ground conditions for a majoritarian state.
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The Curious Case of Urdu
An onslaught on a community often takes the form of intense loathing of the language it communicates in. Urdu is an example of that.
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Sri Lanka: No Agreement with the IMF!
A Sri Lankan delegation will travel to Washington next week to try to secure up to $4 billion from the IMF to help the island nation pay for food and fuel imports as well as stem defaults on its debt. Eric Toussaint highlights the potential risks of an IMF bailout.
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Maulavi Liyaquat Ali: The Unsung Hero of the Revolt of 1857
On the anniversary of the historic struggle, it may be worthwhile to remember a leader who united men and women from across communities and backgrounds.
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Why ‘Bolivia is the Centre of the World’ for People’s Movements
We are poor and far from powerful centres of economic and political decision-making. But, we live in the centre of the most important battles—fought from our smallest trenches, communities, neighbourhoods, cities, jungles and forests.
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The Modi Government’s Escalating Offensive Against Freedom of the Press
India’s democracy is dying in bright daylight because the media is under siege.
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Media in India: Shackled and Spied on
On World Press Freedom Day, an examination of irksome new regulations being enforced on the Indian media, and the challenges and opportunities arising especially in the digital domain.
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Perspectives From Indian History and Constituent Assembly on Labour Issues
India’s record of taking up labour issues in a progressive manner predates the observation of May Day, on May 1, 1891, as the first international Labour Day.
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There’s More Going Against the Common Entrance Test Than For it
The UGC is pursuing the common entrance test though no stakeholder demanded it. The test focus undermines NEP 2020, promotes rote-learning and undermines creativity.
