Time to Abandon Industrial Farming – Two Articles
Many will argue that chemicals are needed to feed the population, but this is a false dilemma. Also: “Industrial Farming has Killed Billions of Birds”.
Why India Leads the World in Internet Shutdowns: Open Violations of SC Guidelines, Silent Judiciary
Executive authorities have mostly failed to comply with a 2020 Supreme Court judgement prescribing regulations for internet shutdowns.
Climate Hotspot: Encroaching Sea, Eroding Coast Leads To Disappearing Villages in Ganjam
Meteorological data show slightly elevated temperatures in Ganjam, more frequent cyclonic weather patterns, which in turn cause tidal surges, as well as uncertain rainfall creating drought conditions. Ganjam, thus, gets the worst of both worlds.
Pablo Picasso Was a Communist. Why Don’t We Ever Talk About This?
In the imbroglio over Pablo Picasso’s misogyny and many personal flaws, the memory of his unabashed leftist politics has been lost — and with it our ability to fully consider his place in history.
Labour in ‘Amrit Kaal’
A letter by a teacher to his economics students on May Day: Workers are now in the situation they were in in the 19th century, before their struggles worldwide won various rights – to form unions, to enjoy job security, to earn minimum wages, and so on.
Girl Power Revolution: Anupama Hireholi from Saundatti Creates History
Half a century after Vijay Tendulkar’s controversial play about the jogtin practice, the town will be known for something besides the Yellamma temple.
Effects of Bigotry on Schoolchildren
“Parenting in an Age of Narratives Over Facts”: As hate and toxicity swirl in our midst, one realises how careful, really careful, we need to be with our own kids. Also: “Can WHO’s ‘Life Skills’ Counter the Effects of Bigotry on Schoolchildren?”
Charles III Coronation Reminds of Britain’s Bloody History of Genocide, Slavery, and Loot
The difference between the West and the Rest is not because of the spirit of discovery and its discovery of reason and, therefore, science. Instead, it is the story of loot, slavery and genocide. The British Crown is a reminder of its continuity, just like its 700 years-old coronation ceremony.
The Horror That Is Female Genital Mutilation
Genital mutilation also known as ‘khatna’ continues to be practiced in 30 countries, including India.
The Dam-Building Spree in Arunachal Pradesh Is Taking a Toll on its Biodiversity
India is currently building as many as six large hydropower plants in Arunachal Pradesh. Experts say high costs, environmental damage and human rights concerns raise questions about the rationale behind the government’s push for dams.