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An Interview with Benjamin Abelow, Author of ‘How the West Brought War to Ukraine’
Understanding how U.S. and NATO policies led to crisis, war, and the risk of nuclear catastrophe.
Odisha Train Accident: An Accident Waiting to Happen; Letter by Congress President
The focus of the railways on ‘improving passenger experience and comfort’ which is actually a push towards elitisation of railways, along with an obsession with speed, is taking place at the cost of neglecting passenger safety – and it is this that has led to the Balasore train tragedy.
An Honest Appraisal of the Relationship That Nehru and Sardar Patel Shared
Nehru has been accused of dishonestly usurping the premiership from Patel and treating the latter’s memory shabbily after his death. As we pay tribute to Nehru on his 59th death anniversary, it is apt to critically appraise their relationship.
Abandon Plans for ITEP as it Takes Back Teachers to Colonial India, say Eminent Educators
Eminent educators from prestigious universities in a joint letter highlight that school teachers need the independence and confidence that thorough academic and professional training can provide.
The Ongoing Nakba Means Ongoing Resistance
The “ongoing Nakba” means that the Zionist drive to expel and eliminate the Palestinian people continues to this day. That is why Palestinian resistance to Zionism will remain as long as Zionism exists.
The Monroe Doctrine: Two Hundred Years Too Long
In December 2023, the infamous Monroe Doctrine will be 200 years old. For some people, the name refers simply to a long and complex foreign policy document with constitutional status, but it is far more than that.
Erasing the Past, Blinding the Future
The new ‘edition’ of textbooks released by the NCERT has deleted chapters on Mughal history and this raised a storm. History does not exist for the liking and disliking of individuals, it just is. It exists for us to learn from. If it offends someone, even better. Because then one is less likely to repeat it.
The Political Necessity of the Licence-Permit Raj
Industrial licencing established a framework through which newly independent India could spearhead development, and was not necessarily tied to socialism. This explains why it was generally accepted, even by businesses.
Lula’s Return and the Legacy of Destruction
Even if the Lula Government succeeds in undoing most of the measures implemented by the last government and confronting the structural problems within the economy, with its extreme inequality and privileges, the contradictions made explicit by the class struggle will remain, hindering the adoption of more progressive measures.
The Principles of Democracy Can’t be Scarified at Altar of Majoritarianism
Former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court Justice Mathur’s keynote address at the 11th Rajasthan state convention of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties in Bhilwara on April 1 and 2.