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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World Condemns Shireen Abu Akleh’s Murder by Israeli Security Forces
Over 20 progressive news outlets, including TeleSUR TV and Pan African TV, have signed a statement condemning the assassination of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
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It’s Not Enough to Resist—We Have to Build, Too
In India, the farmers organised the world’s largest strike in history; at Amazon, the workers are fiercely resisting its exploitation; in Latin America, the people are rallying to support progressive political leaders. But it’s not enough to just resist. We have to build a new world brimming with life, and powered by popular sovereignty.
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Why Ukraine War Has No Winners
Russia is practising a warfare that the West is not used to — where wars aren’t won anymore. It is highly unlikely that there will be a ceremonial occasion bringing the Ukraine war to an end.
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An SOS for India’s Democracy and Media
As we face the very real danger of losing our democracy, it is important for us to believe that we can and will pull ourselves back from calamity.
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Ten Reasons Why Hydropower Dams Are a False Climate Solution
Not only does hydro power fail to prevent catastrophic climate change, but it also renders countries more vulnerable to climate change while emitting significant amounts of methane.
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A Looming Crisis in Fertilisers
India needs to urgently take measures to improve fertiliser availability in the short and long term. The absence of major investments since the 1990s, and now the Ukraine war and the Chinese ban on exports, have created a difficult situation amidst a global imbalance.
