Akhand Bharat Idea, a Menace to India and Neighbourhood
India’s Hindu Right continues to pursue imperial aspirations, primarily for electoral purposes.
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As Dr Umar Khalid Completes 1,000 Days Behind Bars, It Is the Justice System Which Is on Trial
Dr Umar Khalid, who has been languishing in prison for his alleged seditious speech during the Delhi riots, completed 1,000 days in prison yesterday. A report from an event held to mark the day.
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Misplaced Priorities, Putting Speed Over Safety, Led to Odisha Rail Accident – 2 Articles
Statement by PCPSPS: Policymakers have chosen to introduce high-speed passenger trains; unfortunately, the emphasis has not been matched by their focus on safety. Also: ‘Railway Accident in Odisha: Are the Railways Ready for High-Speed Trains?’
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Letter to Bishops of India
Letter expressing concern over the systematic targeting killing of the tribals and Christians, the destruction of Churches and Christian institutions, and appealing to the Bishops to act with decisiveness and with cohesiveness, instead of hobnobbing with the rulers.
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Joshimath Residents Return to Their “Unsafe” Homes, Four Months After the Sinking Crisis
Due to the decreasing facilities in the relief camps, people deprived of their food and all household facilities are returning to their disaster-hit homes.
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The ‘Real’ Kerala Story: Tales of Communal Harmony – 2 Articles
Temples and churches hosting Iftar parties and Nabi Dinam, blending of the azaan with temple bells, Muslims helping Hindu families – all these instances add to the state’s already rich traditions. Also, review of a film, Innu Swantham Sreedharan (Yours Truly, Sreedharan).
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Online Blog | Russia | Ukraine | USA
An Interview with Benjamin Abelow, Author of ‘How the West Brought War to Ukraine’
Understanding how U.S. and NATO policies led to crisis, war, and the risk of nuclear catastrophe.
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Africa | Online Blog | USA
The Roots and Consequences of African Underdevelopment
In 1979, Rodney spoke at symposium at the University of California. Rodney’s talk built on his classic study ‘How Europe Underdeveloped Africa’, musing on how theories of underdevelopment had developed, as it were, over the recent past. A transcript of his talk.
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Henry Kissinger Is a Disgusting War Criminal. And the Rot Goes Deeper Than Him.
It’s Henry Kissinger’s 100th birthday today. The fact that this monster is celebrated instead of in jail tells you that he’s part of a much bigger problem — and that problem is America’s global empire.
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Ten Years Later, Snowden’s Heroism Shines Ever Brighter
Ten years ago this week, Edward Snowden began shocking the world with his revelations of federal surveillance crime sprees. Snowden did heroic service in awakening Americans to Washington ravishing their privacy.
