Fr. Stan Swamy: His Legacy Lives Forever!
A year ago, on 5 July 2021, when Father Stan Swamy left us, the world mourned the death of a great human being who epitomised compassion, courage, collaboration and commitment!
After Industrialists and Government Offer Jobs to Discharged Agniveers, Veterans Question Past Hiring Record
Several industry leaders have offered jobs to Agniveers. The question is, how many ex-servicemen have they employed in the past in their respective corporate houses. The Modi govt. too has promised them jobs in govt departments – but it has not filled the posts reserved for them so far. Also: Farmers and workers join youth protesting Agnipath scheme.
Giant Tech Firms Plan to Read Your Mind and Control Your Emotions. Can They Be Stopped?
Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple – Stucke explains why the current proposals to regulate the massive power of these four companies fall short of what’s needed to deal with the threat they pose not only to our individual wellbeing, but to the whole economy — and to democracy itself.
Former SC, HC Judges, Lawyers Issue ‘Urgent Appeal to SC to Take Note of UP State Repression’
‘We hope and trust the Supreme Court will rise to the occasion and not let the citizens and the Constitution down at this critical juncture,’ write 12 prominent former judges and senior advocates. Also: Bharat Dogra – “Bulldozing Structures or Demolishing Democracy?”
Ecuador: National Strike Continues – 2 Articles
Mobilizations will continue and key roads remain blocked as the indefinite Ecuador-wide protests against the neoliberal policies of Guillermo Lasso’s administration head into a fourth day.
The Nakba Never Ended, and Palestinian Resistance Hasn’t Either
Palestinians continue to resist the continued attempts to displace, dispossess, and expel them from their native land by the Israeli state
Elections Won or Lost, BJP Is Succeeding in Realising its Hindutva Dreams
The battle for a ‘Hindu rashtra’ has to be won in the minds of the people before it can be legitimised in Parliament. This requires a three pronged strategy: enlist support for the cause; discourage any opposition; and create on-ground conditions for a majoritarian state.
World Condemns Shireen Abu Akleh’s Murder by Israeli Security Forces
Over 20 progressive news outlets, including TeleSUR TV and Pan African TV, have signed a statement condemning the assassination of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Why Ukraine War Has No Winners
Russia is practising a warfare that the West is not used to — where wars aren’t won anymore. It is highly unlikely that there will be a ceremonial occasion bringing the Ukraine war to an end.
Right to Food: Civil Society Condemns Targeting of Meat Sale and Consumption
Individuals and groups of India’s civil society have issued a statement saying they condemned the “food intolerance” being created in the country.