In One of Last Interviews, John Pilger Calls for an “Insurrection of Banned Knowledge”
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In One of Last Interviews, John Pilger Calls for an “Insurrection of Banned Knowledge”

Since his death on December 30, tributes have been pouring in for John Pilger, an Australian journalist who gave voice to the voiceless and had a talent for putting human tragedies into a political context.

Yemen: An Indomitable People
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Yemen: An Indomitable People

In 2015, Yemen began a war in defense of its sovereignty that was being threatened by an interventionist alliance led by Saudi Arabia. 400,000 Yemini people died in the country’s struggle to maintain its independence. A country considered the poorest in Western Asia successfully defeated a coalition made up of some of the richest countries on the planet.

Wealth of Five Richest Men Doubles Since 2020 as Five Billion People Made Poorer in “Decade of Division”
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Wealth of Five Richest Men Doubles Since 2020 as Five Billion People Made Poorer in “Decade of Division”

The world’s five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes from $405 billion to $869 billion since 2020 – at a rate of $14 million per hour – while nearly five billion people have been made poorer, reveals a new Oxfam report on inequality and global corporate power.

Why India Is Embracing the Israel Model; Hindutva and Zionism – 2 Articles
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Why India Is Embracing the Israel Model; Hindutva and Zionism – 2 Articles

‘Arms, Ethnic Domination, Choking Dissent: Why India Is Embracing the Israel Model’: From refusing to recognise Israel to making Tel Aviv a key ally, India’s trajectory reflects a questioning of its very foundations. Also: ‘What’s Similar Between Hindutva and Zionism’.

The Pervasiveness of Poverty in India; Over 74% Indians Unable to Afford Healthy Diet
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The Pervasiveness of Poverty in India; Over 74% Indians Unable to Afford Healthy Diet

One of the striking findings of the Bihar Caste Survey is that absolute poverty in the country is far more pervasive than what successive governments in India have been claiming. Also: ‘’Over 74% Indians Unable to Afford Healthy Diet’: UN Report’.

Environmental Cost of Green Revolution: India World’s Second-Highest Fertilizer Importer
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Environmental Cost of Green Revolution: India World’s Second-Highest Fertilizer Importer

Recent research shows that the environmental costs of the Green Revolution are as severe as its economic impacts. In Punjab, India’s top Green Revolution state, heavy use of fertilizers and pesticides has contaminated water, soil and food and endangered human health.

How Manipur’s Kukis, Meiteis and Nagas Were United to the INA’s Cause to Free India
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How Manipur’s Kukis, Meiteis and Nagas Were United to the INA’s Cause to Free India

The Meiteis, Pangals, and Kukis of Manipur, all extended support to the INA and its struggle. The Naga people were not an exception either. This legacy of unity and amity was sadly lost in independent India. Instead, the North East, including Manipur, became the country’s chronically restive region.

Bihar Follow Up to Caste Survey: Prioritising Education, Hiking Reservation – 2 Articles
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Bihar Follow Up to Caste Survey: Prioritising Education, Hiking Reservation – 2 Articles

Bihar has chosen the education sector as the central priority to follow up on after the recent caste survey report. Also, on the recent decision of the Bihar Cabinet demanding that the Centre incorporate hiked reservation for deprived classes in the constitution and give Special Category Status for the state.