The True Toll of the Chernobyl Disaster
Covered up by a secretive Soviet Union at the time, the true number of deaths and illnesses caused by the nuclear accident are only now becoming clear.
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Penetrating Curtains of Deceit: I.F. Stone’s ‘The Hidden History of the Korean War’
The eruption of full-scale war on the Korean Peninsula advanced U.S. geopolitical interests and those of its key Asian clients; it also provided the pretext for President Truman to quadruple the military budget and create a militarized economy and foreign policy that remain with us to this day.
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That Unremembered Agony: Gandhi’s First Birthday in Independent India
Said Gandhi on that day in 1947, “Indeed, today is my birthday…. This is for me a day of mourning. I am still lying around alive. I am surprised at this, even ashamed that I am the same person who once had crores of people hanging on to every word of his. But today no one heeds me at all…”
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Need for Bhagat Singh’s Relentless Criticism-Based Reasoning to Defend Constitution
A reflection on Bhagat Singh’s thoughts on reasoning, critical thinking, challenging truth, and retributive justice as expressed in his seminal essay ‘Why I am an Atheist’, and their contemporary relevance in today’s India.
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Remembering Shankar Guha Niyogi, the Legendary Labour Leader of Chhattisgarh
Thirty years after his assassination, the need to fight for Niyogi’s goals and learn from his dedication is stronger than ever.
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It’s Here! The Biggest Sale in India’s History
The Modi government’s National Monetisation Pipleline will hand over India’s key infrastructure to private entities for a song.
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Education in India Has Plunged into a Crisis. Just Reopening Schools Isn’t Enough.
A recent survey in 16 states and union territories reveals that there has been a catastrophic slide in literacy among children from poor and marginalised sections. However, the government seems to have no plan to help them.
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The Siddique Kappan Case and the Assault on India’s Constitution
Police accusations against the journalist, if accepted by the courts, will push the boundaries of what is legally credible and rewrite free-speech guarantees.
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Odisha Tribal Activists Opposing Hindalco Bauxite Mining get Death Threats
The Adivasis and Dalit farmers have opposed mining in Mail Parbat due to environmental reasons and religious sentiments.
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The Pandora Papers Reveal How the Super-Rich Shaft the Rest of Us
A just-released “Panama Papers on steroids” show how the US has become a major tax haven and destination for illicit wealth.
