Russia’s War in Ukraine – Two Articles
Russia’s Campaign in Ukraine: Nearing an Inflection Point?; and: Russia Teaches Europe ABC of Gas Trade.
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The Global Gender Gap Report Highlights the Horror and Discomfort of Being Female in Pakistan; It Also Ranks India at 135
When it comes to economic participation and opportunity, Pakistan is placed second last, marginally better than Afghanistan. Also: India has ranked 135th out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report 2022.
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Breaking the Map with the Machete’s Edge: the Internationalism of the Landless
Landless, but with a lot of history, the peasants of Brazil’s MST have been practicing internationalism as a principle since 1984. As in their own flag, the machete overflows the borders and traces the itinerary of new possible maps.
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Nicaragua Celebrates 43 Years of Revolution: a Clash Between Reality and Media Misrepresentation
July 19 is a day of celebration in Nicaragua: the anniversary of the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship. Ignoring the remarkable transformation that has taken place in the lives of the Nicaraguans under the Sandinista government, the international media continue to dish out lies.
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On the Bicentennial of Shelley’s Death: Evolution of a Working-Class Poet
Next to Burns, Shelley had the greatest influence on 19th-century working-class literature in England. His vision applies undiminished today.
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The Idea of Manto
Saadat Hasan Manto, born on May 11, 1912 in Ludhiana in British India, is an enduring literary icon and one of those few people that both India and Pakistan see as their own. However, in reality, Manto belonged nowhere, even whilst his art is poignantly treasured on both sides of the border.
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‘Despite the Darkness, There Remain Pegs of Hope’: An Open Letter to Zakia Jafri
‘For a common Indian like me, you are the embodiment of courage and strength. You give me hope because your pursuance of justice, despite the odds, has been exemplary.’; Also – ‘The Hard Hearted State’ by Sankara Narayanan.
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Stop Persecution of Medha Patkar and Trustees of Narmada Nav Nirman Abhiyan
It is indeed atrocious that a public-spirited Trust like NNNA (regd. in Mumbai) which has been working for over two decades in the interest of the displacement-affected adivasi and rural communities in the Narmada valley is having to face such bizarre allegations from vested interests.
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Mr. Modi, How are You Going to Handle Wheat?
With wheat stocks at a 14-year low and procurement at a 20-year low, how is the ration system going to deliver this staple to crores of people?
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Kali Faces the Wrath of a Hindi Colonialism Out to Destroy the Traditions of Her Followers
Hindus outside the Hindi belt have always treated their gods and goddesses as part of the family. They tease them and also pray to them. Their gods and goddesses eat, drink and make merry, just like them. The RSS resents this human-divine proximity.
