EWS Reservation Is a Kind of Counter-Revolution
The top court will soon have to answer whether the government’s decision to provide reservations solely on an economic basis violates the basic structure of the Constitution.
When Market Fundamentalism Overcomes Common Sense: Myth of Electricity Markets
So-called electricity markets were created to help private capital, not people. It is time we wound up these bogus markets and returned public services to people, to run cooperatively for their benefit.
Where are Science and Development After 75 Years of the Indian Independence?
A scientific vision of development for all Indians informed the quest for independence. The present regime deploys superstition and politics based on fear to aid just a select few.
GDP Estimates: Smoke And Mirrors With Economic Statistics
Growth, expressed in percentages is misleading, particularly in a period when underlying statistics are in the grip of volatility, as seen in the pandemic years.
In Turning India into a Tyranny, Modi Has Made Economic ‘Crimes’ His Latest Weapon
Much like Adolf Hitler, Narendra Modi’s eyes are set on the complete dominance of the BJP in Indian politics. To this effect, his government will continue to use its carrot-and-stick policy to destroy the opposition.
The Union Government Is Arbitrarily Squeezing States’ Fiscal Freedom To Borrow
In the backdrop of the grave financial crisis that state governments are facing currently, Kerala finance minister K.N. Balagopal said his state’s net borrowing limits have reduced by Rs 4,000 crore.
The People’s Steel Plant and the Fight Against Privatisation in Visakhapatnam
The unionised working class has fought tooth and nail against every move towards privatisation. The story of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant is an important example of this unyielding struggle.
Ramachandra Guha: At 75, India Is Free – But its Citizens are Still Fighting for Many Rights
The world is looking at India – though not necessarily looking up to India.
Azadi ka Amrit: Between Compulsive Flag-Waving And Conditional Rations
The Modi government’s publicity blitzkrieg around the 75th anniversary of independence masks a steadily worsening hunger and livelihood crisis. Yet, the government is perversely placing fresh hurdles before India’s severely malnourished children and the rations that are their lifeline.
Yatra to Remind Parliamentarians that India Still Not Untouchability Free
Gujarat’s Dalit rights leader Martin Macwan announces plan to begin a yatra to Delhi starting August 1 and hand over a huge 1,000 kg brass coin to the President for placing in the Parliament building as a reminder that even 75 years of independence India is not untouchability free.