New Forest Laws and ‘Development’ Push: A Prelude to a ‘Land Grab’ in India’s North-East?
The root of the violence in Manipur can be traced to measures that threaten the rights of tribal communities over land and resources.
Civil Society Groups Urge Govt Not to Join Trade Pillar of IPEF
Several civil society organisations and NGOs have urged the government not to join in the talks of the trade pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity, stating that it can impact India’s policy space to develop critical economic sectors.
People First: Cuba’s State Plan to Confront Climate Change
In 2017, the Cuban government approved the ‘State Plan to Confront Climate Change’, known in Cuba as ‘Tarea Vida’ (Life Task). With a projection up to the year 2100, ‘Tarea Vida’ is the world’s only truly long-term state plan to address climate change.
Kerala’s Water Budget, a Step Towards Effective Water Management
Kerala became the first state to adopt a water budget on April 17, 2023, not just as a solution to water scarcity, but also for effective management of water resources, elimination of water shortage during summer months and to ensure equitable water distribution.
The Fortified Rice Scam
Pt 1: Modi Gov’t Ignores Internal Red Flags on Health Risks to Force Fortified Rice on Poor; Pt 2: Confidential NITI Aayog Report Reveals Centre Bungled Rice Fortification Pilot Projects; Pt 3: Fortified Rice a Bonanza for a Dutch Firm.
Does China Have a Huge Problem Despite Impressive Economic Development?
A discussion with Wei Ling Chua, a reputed author, on his forecast for the Chinese economy, and his response to the article Why China Can’t Pull the World Out of a New Great Depression” by strategic risk consultant F. William Engdahl.
Inside the Hellfires of India’s Brick Industry
Brick kiln workers already work under extreme conditions. Heat waves are pushing them to the brink.
Cuba and the Children of Chernobyl
The Cuban initiative to provide healthcare to the children affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster took place during one of the most difficult times for Cuba. It represents an unparalleled globalization of solidarity.
In Vidarbha: Agrarian Distress, Playing on the Mind
Climate uncertainty and the resulting financial loss have created a mental health crisis in this drought-prone region in Maharashtra.
In the Amul-ing of Nandini, the Devil Is in the Chronology
The co-operative federalism promised by the Modi government has turned into coercive federalism. A look at events since 2019 unravels the real story behind Amul’s expansion to other territories and the penetration of private corporate capital through it.