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Two Currents of the Pasmanda Movements: Left vs. Right
It is true that the upper-caste Muslim leadership remains unwilling to acknowledge the voices of the Pasmanda movements, let alone treat lower-caste and Dalit Muslims as equals within society or provide them with effective and proportionate representation in the community’s…
SRUTI–Celebrating 40 Years of Support for Initiatives of Social Justice and Change
SRUTI, associated with several highly creative and useful initiatives for social justice and empowerment of communities through collective action, has recently completed four decades of its eventful existence. To coincide with entering its fifth decade, SRUTI (Society for Rural, Urban…
Portrait of Satyabhamabai Balgangadhar Tilak
MEMORIES OF WOMEN IN THE DWELLING ROOM OF LOKMANY BALGANGADHAR TILAK’S MANSION It’s an untold moving story of Lokmany Tilak’s wife Satyabhamabai Tilak. The Lokmanya Tilak’s unprecedented struggle experienced by the women of Lokmanya Tilak's family from Middle Dwellings (MAJGHAR)…
Processes of Accumulation in Pre-Colonial and Colonial India
Introduction The processes of accumulation in precolonial and colonial India is itself a topic which could easily help us differentiate between the Mughals as sovereign of India and how radically different was the British colonial structure which replaced it to…
Not just an issue of freedom of speech-Jail is easy but bail is difficult
This is not just an issue of freedom of speech and expression. New criminal law-related serious offenses, can harass journalists. Jail is simple, while bail is almost impossible, especially when CM or PCC complains. The Government and Ruling party made…
New Episode of Israeli-Made Starvation in Gaza: All Bakeries Forced to Close
Gaza (Quds News Network)- All bakeries in the Gaza Strip have been forced to close due to Israel’s blockade on food and essential supplies, amid ongoing bombardment that has killed over 1,000 Palestinians. Abdel Nasser al-Ajrami, the head of Gaza’s…
Israel’s execution of 15 medical personnel is unprecedented in recent history; crime demands immediate accountability
Palestinian Territory – The international community must hold Israeli officials andresponsible individuals accountable for the deliberate killing of 15 paramedics and first responders from the Palestinian Red Crescent and Civil Defence. The victims—killed by the Israeli military in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip—also include an employee of…
Happening
Out of a seed in the groundcomes a flower. Miracle!Out on the branch of a treecome blossoms in spring.Out from the blossoms fruit growsdelighting senses.And an offering of food. Out of a woman’s opening womba child is born. New life!!The…
Voices from Hell Call to End the Civilized Humanity
Politicians Speak from Hell We, the People of human conscience, appear incapable or unprepared not to imagine peace and global order as the cornerstone of logic and perceived wisdom to resolve the emerging crises in Gaza -Palestine and Ukraine. The…
For the Love of Landmines: European States Exit the Ottawa Convention
Paranoia manifests in various ways. It can eat away individuals in desperate solitude, whittling away sanity and balance. It can be enlisted in the making of policy. The latter can be particularly dangerous, notably when readying for a fantastic threat. …
India
Two Currents of the Pasmanda Movements: Left vs. Right
It is true that the upper-caste Muslim leadership remains unwilling to acknowledge the voices of the Pasmanda movements, let alone treat lower-caste and Dalit Muslims as equals within society or…
SRUTI–Celebrating 40 Years of Support for Initiatives of Social Justice and Change
SRUTI, associated with several highly creative and useful initiatives for social justice and empowerment of communities through collective action, has recently completed four decades of its eventful existence. To coincide…
Processes of Accumulation in Pre-Colonial and Colonial India
Introduction The processes of accumulation in precolonial and colonial India is itself a topic which could easily help us differentiate between the Mughals as sovereign of India and how radically…
Not just an issue of freedom of speech-Jail is easy but bail is difficult
This is not just an issue of freedom of speech and expression. New criminal law-related serious offenses, can harass journalists. Jail is simple, while bail is almost impossible, especially when…
The Issue of Delays and Transparency in the Judicial System
According to the National Judicial Data Grid report, as of March, more than 45.4 million cases were pending in the country's courts. Of these, over 4.643 million cases are more…
What are Threats to Indian Democracy and How to Ward Them Off?
Indian democracy, one of the largest and most vibrant in the world, faces several challenges that could undermine its stability and inclusiveness. Below are some key threats and potential ways…
World
Voices from Hell Call to End the Civilized Humanity
Politicians Speak from Hell We, the People of human conscience, appear incapable or unprepared not to imagine peace and global order as the cornerstone of logic and perceived wisdom to…
For the Love of Landmines: European States Exit the Ottawa Convention
Paranoia manifests in various ways. It can eat away individuals in desperate solitude, whittling away sanity and balance. It can be enlisted in the making of policy. The latter can…
The Costs of Trump’s War on Federal Workers
The second administration of President Donald J. Trump has already started working its special magic across the Washington, D.C. capital region. Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…
The World is Experiencing Big Changes but Remains Far Away from Big Solutions
A lot has happened in the first three months of 2025. For many leading countries this short period would be recorded in history as a time of big changes. Although…
Don’t Let Governments Break Encryption
WASHINGTON, DC/BARCELONA – Imagine that some strange man wants a picture of your child. If it were the year 1750, he might commission an artist, who would then knock on…
Trump, as America’s Gorbachev
He’s not as affable, well-meaning and certainly not at all a truth-seeker of the same kind. In terms of his potential historical impact though US President Donald Trump is destined…
Globalisation
The Globalized Elite Are Perpetuating Local Neo-Colonial Plunder
In the decades since the formal end of colonialism, nations across the Global South have proudly waved the banner of independence, self-reliance, decolonization, and now—deglobalization. The rhetoric of national empowerment,…
80 years is enough: Fight for food, land, and climate justice! Shut down the IMF-World Bank!
Rural peoples’ movements and communities demand the shutdown of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. Over the past 80 years, imperialist governments and their transnational corporations (TNCs) have…
Comparing How the West and China Offer Loans to Developing Countries
Established Western economic institutions are facing a formidable challenge from Chinese newcomers, each side offering distinct and competitive lending strategies with far-reaching consequences for global infrastructure and development. In October…
It’s Not Capitalism… It’s MONEYISM!!
Here it is from an old college buddy and confidante of mine, J D. This former progressive talk radio host and socialist thinker nailed it with his commentary on things…
Why Garment Workers in Bangladesh are on Strike
Bangladesh is a major producer of garments supplying to world’s top brands such as H & M, Lewis, Gucci, Zara and many others. Nearly 4.0 million workers, mostly women toil…
Tossing Neoliberalism into the Dumpster
It’s official, according to a speech by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the United States is jumping off the neoliberal globalization bandwagon (a root cause of domestic extremism) and it…
Human Rights
PUCL condemns the targeting of comedian Kunal Kamra and the vandalism by Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) at The Habitat, Mumbai!
Political satire is a constitutional right! ****** Punitive and Arbitrary demolitions as a form of punishment are an unconstitutional attempt to strangulate free speech ******* India is not an eggshell…
Constitution-suspended Bastar : Where Raghu midiyami’s democratic rights have ended!
Let's start the talking with an old report of 'Indian Express'. According to this report of December 2014 : In 65 months between January 2009 and May 2014, only 139…
The World Must Rally Around Algeria’s Hunger Artist
PARIS – In an age when freedom of expression is increasingly under threat, exemplary voices such as Boualem Sansal are needed more than ever. The 75-year-old Algerian novelist and essayist,…
Chhattisgarh: Government of the ‘Largest Democracy’ jails 23-year-old Adivasi Leader Under Draconian UAPA
In yet another mockery of democracy, the RSS-led BJP central government, using the National Investigation Agency (NIA), has arrested Raghu Midiyami, an Adivasi rights activist from the mineral-rich region of…
Kalpana’s Story Resonates with Other Domestic Workers’ Harrowing Tales
[Left] When Kalpana was rescued in October 2024. [Right] Kalpana is set to be released from the hospital in 2025. Photos: Collected Very often, it is hard to go through…
PUCL Condemns Handcuffed Deportation of Indians from USA
PUCL demands that The Indian Government must · Apologise to the migrants for the complicity of the Indian government in this inhumane treatment; and · Compensate the migrants for their…
Imperialism
The Fraud of Endless War
There is not a single war or serious military confrontation since WWII involving the U.S. that needed to be fought. Every conflict where soldiers and civilians suffered death or injury…
The US-EU-NATO War on Russia, Using Ukraine as an instrument to balkanise Russia has failed
We are witnessing the very end of the so-called Ruled Based Order, or rather the end of the Non-Rules Based Disorder. The Empire of Chaos and Wars is now facing…
A New Military Strategy of French Neocolonialism in Africa: Reorganizing Under the Cover Retreat
Left parties of West Africa warn that announcements of withdrawal of troops by France-backed regimes in its former African colonies are an attempt to deceive the anti-imperialist movement by hiding…
Ten Thoughts on Curbing the Worst Excesses of U.S. Militarism
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take America back (again!) to greatness, there’s been much talk of Elon Musk’s new DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency, and whether it will dare…
The World’s Four Legacy Empires Going Down
Some 2,000 years ago, an itinerant preacher, Saul of Tarsus, was writing to a wayward congregation in Corinth, Greece. Curiously enough, his words still capture the epochal change that may…
Imperialism in its Late, Recent Stage has been Extremely SAD—Stupid, Arrogant and Dangerous
The most defining feature of the 21st century is that this is an extremely sensitive time of human history when the greatest caution is urgently needed to guide the world…
Communal Harmony
Sambhal: A repetition of Ayodhya?
In Ayodhya the God descended and departed. A temple was built at his birth place. It is claimed that this temple was demolished to build a mosque. The mosque was…
A Mosque, A Movement, A Legacy: The Story of Ludhiana Jama Masjid
The Ludhiana Jama Masjid, a historic mosque in Punjab, India, holds a special place in the country's freedom struggle. Built in 1670 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's governor, Nawab Bahadur Khan,…
India’s Path to Peace: A Scriptural Perspective
India, often referred to as the land of spirituality and diversity, has been a cradle of civilizations, religions, and philosophies for millennia. Its rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and faiths…
Mystical Music: A Balm for India’s Fractured Soul
As I stood on the shores of Calicut Beach, surrounded by a sea of faces, I felt the weight of a nation's divisions slowly lifting. The music program, 'Charyar', was…
Khudai Khidmatgar–Taking the Message of Inter-faith Harmony to More and More People
Khudai Khidmatgar, an organization founded in memory of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in India in 2011, has been organizing several meetings for inter-faith harmony in various parts of the country…
Transcending Differences: The Potential of Meta-Religion for Interfaith Harmony
The concept of meta-religion refers to a higher level of understanding and interpretation of religious traditions, which transcends their individual differences and limitations. Meta-religion seeks to identify the commonalities and…
Climate Change
Environmental Instability and the Changing Rural Lifestyle
Climate change has become the greatest global challenge of the 21st century. Its effects are being felt worldwide, but its impact is particularly severe in developing countries like India. India's…
UN Must Provide Compensation For Wayanad Disaster
To: Dr Ibrahim Cheikh DiongExecutive DirectorUNFCCC Loss and Damage Fund Mr Simon StiellExecutive SecretaryUNFCCC Secretariat Chief Secretary|Govt of Kerala Dear Dr Ibrahim Diong, The outset please accept my congratulations on your appointment…
Discovery of Immense Methane Leaks in Antarctica
A new discovery of methane leaks in Antarctica could be a game-changer and potential near-term threat that’s difficult to characterize without sounding overly negative. Of course, situations like this that…
The Spark of Rising Temperatures: Impact on Food Security, Health, and Lifestyle
Even before the end of March, several parts of India are experiencing a heatwave. On March 16, Odisha recorded a temperature of 43°C, while Jharsuguda touched 42°C. In more than…
A Defining Moment for Energy Security and Economic Prosperity
SAINT JOHN’S – Last week, heads of state, ministers of finance and energy, investors, civil-society groups, and energy-industry leaders convened in Barbados for the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) Forum.…
The Biofuel Sham Could Worsen Global Hunger and Inequality
WATERLOO/BRUSSELS – Another major source of greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions is poised to use biofuels to “decarbonize.” The shipping industry has now joined the auto and aviation industries in viewing this “cleaner”…
Environmental Protection
Women’s Water March Brings out the Firmness of their Social Commitment
When a man agrees to walk for 300 km to take the message of water conservation to many villages, this is great. However when a rural woman decides to do…
How Foot-Marches Can Achieve Durable Development Gains
India has a great tradition of organizing foot marches, including some which become historically very important, the most obvious example being the Dandi Salt March under the leadership of Mahatma…
An Understanding of Water Crisis that Encourages, Participative People-Based Solutions
As the water-crisis spreads to many areas, it is important to have an understanding of the crisis that encourages participative, people-centered solutions. Without such an understanding solutions that are imposed…
These villages show the extent to which water conservation can improve life within a relatively short time
Till just about five years ago, in Nadna village of Shivpuri district (Madhya Pradesh) in Central India, the situation for most households was quite distressing. As several women of this…
Jal Sahelis–Water Conservation based on Community Strength and Women Volunteers
At a time when several environmental problems have become so serious as to threaten the basic life-nurturing conditions of our planet, thoughtful and concerned people all over the world are…
Urgency of Checking Spread of GM and Gene Editing Technologies as well Control of Multinational Companies on Farming and Seeds
As consciousness regarding the many-sided adverse impacts and high hazards and risks of GM crops have grown, some promoters allied to the same big business interests and multinational companies directly…
Counter Solutions
A Different “Abundance Agenda”: Avoiding Delusions and Diversions
For the next few weeks, the buzzword in US debates on the liberal/left about economics and ecology will be “abundance” after the release of the book with that title by Ezra Klein (New York…
The Evolution of Modernity
The human world of the early 21st century is dominated by science, cities, and high technology. However, both our modern way of life and our way of thinking about the world…
Orchards and Vegetable Gardens–Reducing Poverty, Protecting Environment
In a county where most villagers have very small farms, a significant way of reducing poverty can be to convert a part of these farms into small orchards and vegetable…
What if we could uncancel the future?
Rob Hopkins, a pioneer in sustainability and community-driven change, believes that the future isn’t something we stumble upon—it’s something we actively create or fail at. At the heart of his…
Living Like a Fungus
Since its creation I have supported Rupert Read’s Climate Majority Project as the answer to achieving the climate action we need. Read observes that the majority of people are concerned…
Local, Vernacular, and Alive
Local landscapes were once powerful forces in their own right, shaping how people lived, farmed, traded, and made sense of the world. The land created people, and as people worked,…
Resource Crisis
The Project of Capital and the Project of the Proletariat in a time of World Crisis
ABSTRACT This is a response to the two sets of articles written by Sajai Jose on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and on the world’s and India’s hunger crisis. It is…
Sustaining the Unsustainable: Why Renewable Energy Companies Are Not Climate Warriors
In the fight to address climate change, renewable energy companies are often assumed to be Jedi Knights. Valiantly struggling to save the planet, wind and solar interests are thought to…
The Gritty Reality of Solar Power
by Priti Gulati Cox and Stan Cox Time is fast running out. The world’s affluent nations, with their abundant greenhouse emissions, have to finally drag themselves across the starting line…
Solidarity with Resistance to Extraction
by Don Fitz and the Green Party of St. Louis People the world over are opposing fossil fuel extraction in an incalculable number of ways. It is now clear that…
Will There Be Resource Wars in a Renewable Future?
Thanks to its very name — renewable energy — we can picture a time in the not-too-distant future when our need for non-renewable fuels like oil, natural gas, and coal…
The Growth Of Fascism Or The Fascism Of Growth?
Bear with me, scrupulous historians, as I try to run through some questions and parallels between centuries that I hope will enrich the essential debate on how to confront the…
Patriarchy
The Hetero-Patriarchal Panic of India’s Minority Communalists
In 2024, the Supreme Court of India noted that what is primary in the determination of the minority character of an institution is not the “existence of a religious place…
Misogynist and Patriarchal Judgments on Crimes Against Women and Children
A Press Conference was held today by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) at the Press Club of India, New Delhi on the recent trend of anti-women and anti-children…
Sexual Violence and Government Response in West Bengal under Mamata Banerjee’s Leadership
“Rape cases are on the rise because boys and girls interact more freely now. Earlier, if men and women held hands, they would be caught and reprimanded by parents, but…
National Federation of Indian Women Condemns Allahabad High Court Judgment
The National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) expresses its deep shock and strongly condemns the recent judgment of the Allahabad High Court, dated March 19, delivered by Justice Ram Manohar…
March 8- A Mirage for Women?
How much have women around the world really gained by March 8 being marked as International Women’s Day in most parts? Or it would be perhaps be better to say…
No, Equality Doesn’t Mean Separate Roles for Men and Women
The emergence of feminist politics has led to a patriarchal counter-revolution that pays lip-service to “equality” while insisting that women and men should occupy different, separate places in society. In…
Palestine
New Episode of Israeli-Made Starvation in Gaza: All Bakeries Forced to Close
Gaza (Quds News Network)- All bakeries in the Gaza Strip have been forced to close due to Israel’s blockade on food and essential supplies, amid ongoing bombardment that has killed…
Israel’s execution of 15 medical personnel is unprecedented in recent history; crime demands immediate accountability
Palestinian Territory – The international community must hold Israeli officials andresponsible individuals accountable for the deliberate killing of 15 paramedics and first responders from the Palestinian Red Crescent and Civil Defence. The victims—killed by…
At Least 322 Palestinian Children Killed Since Israel’s Resumption of Gaza Genocide: UNICEF
Gaza (Quds News Network)- At least 322 Palestinian children have been killed in Israeli attacks since the resumption of Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, with an average of approximately 100…
Israel Killed 15 Paramedics and Rescue Workers in Gaza One By One, Says UN
Gaza (Quds News Network)- Israeli forces executed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers in southern Gaza one by one, stated the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs…
Israel’s Ritual of Massacres: The Philosophy Behind Killing Palestinians on Eid
On the first day of Eid al-Fitr, Israel turned Gaza into a slaughterhouse. Warplanes bombed homes, refugee camps, and even rescue workers. At least 76 Palestinians were murdered, including entire…
Gaza: Red Crescent Says Recovered 15 Bodies After Israel Targeted Ambulances in Rafah
Gaza (Quds News Network)- The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said on Sunday it had recovered the bodies of 15 rescuers killed a week ago when Israeli forces targeted ambulances…
South Asia
Paradox of Society and the Dilemma of Development in South Asia
"The paradox of development is that while economic growth lifts many out of poverty, it also deepens inequalities and fractures societies if not managed inclusively."— Amartya Sen South Asia, home…
Balochistan’s Crisis Deepens: The Search for the Missing
On March 21st loud cries and screams were heard in front of the Balochistan University in Quetta. Videos surfacing on the social media depicted the police pushing and dragging the…
Border Killings: The Lingering Pain and Diplomatic Efforts in India-Bangladesh Relations
On February 17, senior officials from Bangladesh's Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF) convened a four-day crucial border conference in New Delhi. The meeting aimed to…
Imran Khan’s Pakistan: ‘Democracy Now,’ Democracy Deferred
To an outsider, Pakistan’s ruling class appears schizophrenic, perpetually swinging between Washington and Beijing, using each as leverage against the other. While Pakistan’s geostrategic importance allows this game for now,…
Sri Lanka’s New Government Struggles to Increase Public Investment Amid IMF Constraints
The maiden budget by Sri Lanka’s new government reflects the limitations of austerity and the need to reinstill confidence in ideas of investment-led growth and industrialisation. On 17 February 2025,…
“I Leave Bangladesh to PM Modi”: Trump’s Gesture May Authorize India to Intervene in Bangladesh’s Domestic Affairs
On February 13, U.S. President Donald Trump, during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, publicly denied the involvement of the U.S. deep state in last year's…
Annihilate Caste
What is the Strength and Weakness of Dalit Politics and its Future?
(Note: This article has been written with the help of Grok Chatbot AI. It is a matter of great satisfaction that it is very close to the truth. It has…
The Untouchable Problem from Bhagat Singh’s View
According to the published documents of Bhagat Singh and his comrades, Bhagat Singh had written an article on the problem of untouchables under the name 'Vidrohi' in 'Kirti' of June…
Dalits should be cautious of the divisive policies of BJP-RSS:All India Peoples Front
• Dalits should be cautious of the divisive policies of BJP-RSS • Supreme Court's decision on SC-ST sub-classification is not based on facts - Prof. Thorat • Unity of Dalits…
Dalits’ Condition Remains Dire Despite Reservation, says Sukhadeo Thorat
Despite decades of reservation policies aimed at addressing historical injustices, the socio-economic condition of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in India remains dire, as highlighted by Sukhadeo Thorat, former Chairman of the…
Bhakti-Kal and Caste Question
An abridged version of talk delivered on 23rd October, 2024 at Calicut University I say this with emphasis that in Indian history two periods, only two periods, came as a…
Dr. Ambedkar’s Dream of Economic Empowerment of Dalits is Incomplete
On 14 October 1956, Dr. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism in Nagpur due to untouchability, caste and class divisions in Hinduism. This day is as important for his followers as 14…
Life/Philosophy
Portrait of Satyabhamabai Balgangadhar Tilak
MEMORIES OF WOMEN IN THE DWELLING ROOM OF LOKMANY BALGANGADHAR TILAK’S MANSION It’s an untold moving story of Lokmany Tilak’s wife Satyabhamabai Tilak. The Lokmanya Tilak’s unprecedented struggle experienced by…
Revisiting Feelings and Bodily Discomfort: “Affect” of Hindu Nationalism
The World Happiness Report 2025, released on March 20, 2025, places India at a dismal 118th out of 147 countries, forcing the nation to confront it’s own decomposition. Compiled by…
Debunking Islamophobia: A Rebuttal to Christine Douglass-Williams
In an article written in Jihad Watch, Christine Douglass Williams wrote: “The Quran commands full coverings for women (Qur’an 24:31, 33:59), allows husbands to beat and otherwise discipline (Qur’an 38:44,…
Sammaan Project Pays its Respect with Development Initiatives in the Village of Dashrath Manjhi
The SBI Foundation, a corporate social responsibility subsidiary of the State Bank of India, has a very well-considered Program called Sammaan which seeks to honor freedom fighters and those engaged…
Welcome Spring: The Dancing Cherry Blossoms
White Cherry in full bloom around the Tidal Basin around the historic Potomac River in Washington DC Winter in Washington, D.C. has finally retreated; a much anticipated spring has arrived…
Respect for Dashrath Manjhi, from the poorest community, who toiled for 22 years to Clear Mountains for a Path his Village needed, Continues to grow
Kindly consider these three facts, also try to imagine the real life situations based on these— This brief summary of the work of Dashrath Manjhi, also called the Mountain Man,…
Arts/Literature
Happening
Out of a seed in the groundcomes a flower. Miracle!Out on the branch of a treecome blossoms in spring.Out from the blossoms fruit growsdelighting senses.And an offering of food. Out…
Mama Miti
1 I made Sisters out of branch and leaf 2 I met the Earth and called it brother 3 The only prison is the denial of the Sun 4 I…
Why the movie L2: Empuraan needs to be watched?
Ever since the Malayalam film L2: Empuraan was released, it has been in the news. While it has been appreciated for its bold depiction of 2002 Gujarat riots and portrayal…
Empuraan: A reminder of preserving ravaged memories
The Malayalam film Empuraan has been embroiled in controversy due to its perceived depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots and the Godhra train burning incident. The movie's portrayal of these…
‘Empuraan’: More than a film -A Political Reality Check
March 27th was one of the most anticipated days for movie buffs in Kerala, as it marked the release of Empuraan across India—the second part of Lucifer, which was released…
Losing Katie: How ‘Adolescence’ Erases the Victim While Examining the Incel Mind
As a mother of an eight-year-old, prepubescent daughter watching Adolescence was not easy. This Netflix 4 hour long, limited series has been praised for its impeccable acting, realistic shooting technique,…
Book Review
A book on Kutch, its history, culture, desert
Some people seem to have a charmed life. Mariam Dossal is one of them. She is the author of a number of books on history, has had a good academic…
A Review of Northeast India: A Political History by Samrat Choudhury
There are very few books that have attempted to engage with the Northeast as a whole—each of its eight states. Samrat Choudhury’s “Northeast India: A Political History” published by Harper…
Careless People, Meta and Restricting the Digital Town Square
There is much talk in this age of heaving tech behemoths about the digital town square, where views can be aired with confidence, impunity and, at stages, disconcerting stupidity. Tech…
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s Life, Politics, and Struggle
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was one of the most well-known independence fighters in India. He was also an influential figure whose ideas still inspire and guide many people today. Based…
He Who defied Death- A tribute to the life and times of Professor G N Saibaba
‘He Who defied Death- Life and times of Professor G N Saibaba’, comprises a series of tributes to late Professor Saibaba. In this book, the reflections on Saibaba’s martyrdom have…
‘A Sudden Golden Smile’: A Testament to the Enduring Power of Thoughtful Prose
Amit Sengupta's A Sudden Golden Smile, arriving with the season of spring, is a prudent collection of contemporary and old essays, a carefully curated selection drawn from his pen's vast…
Editor's Picks
The Plot Against America
How a Dangerous Ideology Born From the Libertarian Movement Stands Ready to Seize America As I write this in early 2025, a quiet revolution is unfolding within the U.S. government.…
The Fuhrer Is Here
This an article I wrote on 16 December 2002, just after Modi was re-elected as CM of Gujrat for a second term. For some strange reasons, the article can't be…
Solidarity is the Political Version of Love
The moral of the story, don’t hold on to something as silly as copyright. We are here to change society. Disseminate your articles/videos/photos or whatever content you produce, through as…
Why it is Imperative to Support Independent Journalism
Dear Readers, As a loyal reader of Countercurrents.org (CC) I am writing this letter to you all to espouse support for this website. In today’s world, Independent journalism should be…
Climate Change: Why Should The Global South Pay For The Profligacy Of The Likes Of Taylor Swift, Elon Musk?
Climate change is a threat facing the whole of humanity. The real generators of this crisis are the developed economies of the Global North. They found a way to circumvent…
Deaths in Gaza and Us
Death is normal unless if it happens one of our dear and near ones. 40000+ (as per official figures) people have been killed in Gaza. According to The Lancet almost…
COVID Response Watch
Shadow of Covid lingers over the erstwhile Kingdom of Cooch Behar
The princely state of Cooch Behar merged with the Dominion of India on August 8, 1949 and became a part of the State of West Bengal on January 1, 1950.…
Public life in MP disrupted by heavy rains linked to climate change
Roads are crumbling, bridges are collapsing and railway lines are flooded . The surging waters from the rivers are drowning entire villages all around. It has rained so much that…
Hanging by a thread, Sheffield of the East
Sometimes it was a rise in pig iron prices due to disruption of supply chains due to the Covid pandemic. Now you can find the Ukraine War as a reason…
Malnutrition and death of children decreased in the system, increased in reality
In Maharashtra, the administration has been claiming that there is a steady decline in the number of malnutrition and child deaths in the state. But, in recent figures that have…
When Forest Rights meets Right to Education
With the horrors of the deadly virus still in the air, this would appear to be like a remarkable fairy tale in the post-Covid pandemic scenario, almost like a dream…
Uttarakhand In Need of Climate Resilient Agriculture Practices
In the last few years, we have been witnessing erratic, unpredictable and unexpected changes in climate, which are more perceptible in the Himalayan region of the country. These changes are…
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