‘From the River to the Sea’: Palestine’s Historic Struggle to Share the Land v. Israeli Rejectionism
This slogan, raised at pro-Palestine demonstrations around the world, has attracted a great deal of ignorant criticism.
An Indomitable Anti-Zionist Jewish Feminist Talks About the Steadfastness (Sumud) of Palestinians
Over the last decade, Ros has become deeply involved with Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the US-based, progressive Jewish anti-Zionist activist organization. She has thought deeply about the connections between feminism, human rights, peace, and justice in the context of Israel and Palestine.
Noam Chomsky at 95: No Strings on Him
Knowing Noam, I might echo what Bob Dylan had to say about Dave Van Ronk: “No puppet strings on him, ever. He was big, sky-high, and I looked up to him. He came from the land of giants.”
Two Years On, Human Rights Defender Khurram Parvez Waiting for His Human Rights to Be Defended
November 22 marks the second anniversary of the incarceration without trial of Khurram Parvez. He is the most prominent human rights defender of his generation from Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). His arrest is seen as part of the larger crackdown on human rights defenders and journalists in J&K.
Behind Enemy Bars: Palestinian and Israeli Prisoners
The fair treatment of Israeli captives by Hamas has become part of the information war between Palestinians and Tel Aviv. Left unsaid is that there remain thousands of Palestinians in captivity who barely survive their Israeli detention. Also: ‘Hugs, Smiles Were Enough to Take Israeli Propaganda Down’.
Pakistan Brings Down the Axe on Afghan Migrants
A crackdown on undocumented migrants is forcing thousands back to uncertain fates in Afghanistan, and ratcheting up tensions between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban.
The Decline of Our Institutions – 3 Articles
‘The Supreme Court Never Fails to Disappoint’: For all its comments favouring the petitioners, it does not go against the government in its orders. ‘SC “Appears to Foster” Culture of Secrecy, Does Not Seek Electoral Bond Details from SBI’; ‘Decaying Institutions and Diminishing Democracy of the Indian Republic’.
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How the Modi Government Is Dismantling India’s Federalism, Politically and Fiscally
States’ access to resources is seemingly conditional on having a “double-engine sarkar”, even as governments’ space for economic policy is shrinking.
Ladakh’s Struggle for Identity and Survival
Ladakhis are increasingly discontented with their Union Territory status due to concerns over land, resources, and their traditional way of life being threatened by the influx of outsiders. With the Centre increasingly alienating Ladakhis, is this another storm waiting to burst?
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Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics
The total weaving population, including artisans and master weavers or gaddidaars, is estimated to be close to 3 lakh. But these numbers are gradually dwindling. On the factors leading to the decline in this once-thriving industry.