The Rotten Roots of the IMF and the World Bank
A conversation with Jamie Martin about the imperial origins of the world’s economic governance, imagining an alternative to these institutions, and his new book, ‘The Meddlers’.
‘Justice System Can’t Sink Lower’: Judges, Experts on Zubair’s Bail Denial, Legal Lapses; Media Organisations Condemn Arrest
A former Supreme Court judge, a high court judge and advocates have pointed out the glaring legal lapses in the case against the fact-checker and his incarceration. Also: Leading Media Organizations Condemn Arrest of Mohammed Zubair and Demand His Release.
The Constitutional Drift: ‘Coincidence Does Not Happen a Third Time’; Also – Comments on Zakia Jafri Case
Was Friday the 24th of June, 2022, a day of coincidences? I ask because on this day the Supreme Courts of the world’s two largest democracies gave two judgments that are an assault on human rights, individual choice and freedom and, have “stood the Constitution on its head.” Also: Zakia Jafri Case: Can Rule of Law Survive if We Crush Those Fighting for It?
Cuba, Haiti, the Helms-Burton and the Crime of Insubordination
The Haitian Revolution was a breeding ground of revolutions. The viciousness of the colonial master could not erase its example. Inspired, Our America rose up to fight for its independence, again and again, as tireless as the courageous Haitians who defeated Napoleon’s best generals.
Why the Government’s ‘Plans’ for Demobilised Agniveers Don’t Inspire Trust
After their term ends, thousands of Agniveers would be at the mercy of the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare for re-employment, which has done little or nothing to resettle ex-servicemen, say protesters. Also: “Agnipath – Path of Militarisation of Society?”
Battle of Ideas: Ambedkar Brass Coin vs Statue of Unity
Gujarati Dalits will ferry a one-tonne brass coin dedicated to BR Ambedkar to Parliament for the 75th anniversary of Independence. They want to remind MPs that they have failed to eradicate untouchability.
Activists Object to Distribution of Fortified Rice Through PDS
Experts worry that with the government aggressively promoting a “singular reductionist corporate-controlled silver bullet solution” like fortified rice, a myriad of diverse local and natural solutions will get neglected and even eroded.
Beyond Abortion, a Struggle to Win Our Future
Although the current debate in the US on abortion rights centers on the issue of the women’s right to make decisions over their own bodies, the issue is actually related to the urgent need to overturn patriarchal gender norms, class oppression and the capitalist economic system that perpetuate them. The fight is really for life for the majority, not just for the few.
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Roots of Feminist Fervour: Women in Bhakti Movement
Their sheer sense of individualism and power through spirituality made the rise of women’s voices prominent in Bhakti tradition. We can trace the elements of feminism through their songs, poems, and ways of life. On some of the important women saints of the Bhakti tradition who became the primitive voices of the rise of feminism in India.
The History of Western Sahara Is a History of Betrayal
In a fresh betrayal, Spain is once again denying the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. In a letter addressed to the Moroccan king in March this year, the Spanish government has made clear that it will not respect its historic obligation to support the self-determination of the Sahrawi people.