The Absurdity of Hiking Oil Prices: Two Articles
The sharp increase in oil prices in India is entirely a result of the Centre raising the tax rate on these products to garner larger revenue – this is the worst among all tax options.
India’s Heatwaves Will Intensify Four-Fold by 2100, Says its First Climate Assessment Report
Extracts from the first-ever climate change assessment report by the Indian government.
UN Experts Call on India to Release Anti-CAA Activists
UN experts call on India to immediately release human rights activists who were arrested for protesting against the CAA; NAPM also demands the immediate release of KMSS leader Akhil Gogoi and withdrawal of all ill-conceived charges foisted against him.
Facebook Surrounds Africa
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Facebook is building a huge submarine cable network that will surround the entire African continent. What is the real intention?
The Final 100 Seconds
Never before this year 2020 has the world-famous Doomsday Clock registered only “100 seconds-to-midnight.”
Top Global Experts Say Humanity Must ‘Heal Our Broken Relationship With Nature’ to Prevent Future Pandemics
We must curb the high risk trade and consumption of wildlife, halt deforestation and land conversion, as well as manage food production sustainably.
COVID19 | USA | World Economy
“The Pandemic is Accelerating”, Warns WHO Chief; Yet Trump Opens Up US Economy
The head of the WHO warns that humanity is facing “a new and dangerous phase” of the coronavirus crisis.
Health Is a Political Choice
What the pandemic has revealed about the healthcare system, and the need for a new healthcare compact.
Resetting the Economy – for Social Need Not Profit
Prince Charles has called for a resetting of the world economy after the COVID pandemic subsides – but any such resetting cannot be achieved by ‘returning to normal’.
Perils of the US-India Free Trade Agreement for Indian Farmers
The proposed phase one trade agreement between India and USA announced during Trump’s recent visit to India will devastate India’s food producers and informal traders.