The Mendacity of Modi Govt’s ‘Rescue Package’
Which other government would have passed off a slew of concessions to foreign and domestic monopolists as a “rescue package” for the people of the country?
Feel a Little Shame for the Lost Soul of the Nation
I am ashamed of my social milieu which lauds the leader for dismissing the cataclysmic sufferings of almost 5% of our population as “tapasya”, as if they had a choice.
Food Security Policy Prevents Hunger in Nicaragua
Today, Nicaragua is no longer on maps depicting the tragedy of extreme hunger or hopeless violence like many other countries of Latin America.
Stronger Health System Could Have Averted 500,000 Non-Covid Deaths in India in Early Lockdown Period
Managing the coronavirus pandemic should not result in restricted access to health services for other diseases.
Why Kerala Rises Like a Phoenix Each Time Calamity Strikes
What has played a pivotal role in the state’s fight is the fact that Kerala, as a society, has stood united and resolute during these difficult times
When a News Article Vanishes, We Have More Than Just a Pandemic to Worry About
An article critical of the government’s response to COVID-19 was published on The New Indian Express’s website on May 8, and disappeared from its link within a day.
Will Diluting Labour Laws in India Attract More Private Investment?
The argument that weakening labour protection attracts more private investment is both analytically flawed and empirically invalid.
The Pandemic is Changing the Face of Indian Labour
India is unable to cope with the pandemic because of the adverse living conditions of the majority of our people.
Is India Following the US and Preparing for Herd Immunity Against Coronavirus? Experts Warn of Disastrous Consequences
Number of Covid cases in India have crossed China, and yet the government is gradually lifting the lockdown. Is the government preparing for herd immunity against coronavirus? WHO warns that this could lead to an uncontrollable outbreak. Five articles.
The Prime Minister’s ‘Self-Reliance’ Speech, and Its Real Implications
The strenuous emphasis on ‘self-reliance’ in the Prime Minister’s speech may actually usher in the opposite – greater foreign dependence.