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FACAM Demands Judicial Enquiry Into Alleged Encounter In Indravati
On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the BJP led Chhattisgarh Government and the Bastar IG Sunderraj P claimed that a contingent of 1000 personnel belonging to District Reserve Guards, Special Task…
Backdoor entry of three Indian farm laws and new agri trade Reforms
Recently the Union agricultural ministry has circulated a new draft agricultural market policy framework on agricultural marketing. Union agricultural additional secretary Mr. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, is also committee proposed a…
An Appeal to All: Reclaiming India’s Democracy and Sovereignty
Marxist circle generally accepts the definition of fascism as "Open terrorist dictatorship of the most reactionary, most chaunistic and most imperialist elements of finance capital." Now it is also accepted…
Budget provision for priority development and welfare schemes must rise significantly
At a time when the union government is in the process of finalizing its allocations for various schemes and programs, it is important to re-emphasize the need for increasing the…
Shaken Scales Of Justice
The BJP government in Assam had crowed after the 2021 election that going by the results the people of Assam did not have any grievance over the adoption of CAA,…
5 Years of Repression and Resistance!
5 years passed since the fascist attack on Jamia campus was unleashed by the Indian state. No one can forget the date, 15th December, 2019, on which, the police entered…
World
Syria: A Hot Political Potato
All eyes are on Syria, simply because the only thing known about how the new Syria will look like is frankly, the unknown. What is prevailing in the new predictions…
The Successful Rebirth of The Arab Spring in Syria, But a Future Clouded With Uncertainty
Victorious cheers and celebrations erupted across the capital, Damascus, as the nearly half-century-old Assad regime fell in Syria, the Middle East's central conflict zone. However, the stability and sovereignty of…
Whither War on Terror
If a country suffers a very serious terrorist attack, how should it respond? Clearly it should investigate the attack very, very carefully and thereby finding out the culprits and any…
Last Acts: Time for Biden to Pardon Assange
Since making what was likely a life-saving plea deal to spare himself from the medieval barbarities of the US prison system, Julian Assange, and his campaign intimates, are now focusing…
Doctors around the world warn of catastrophic situation, Call for a resounding voice to end wars and promote health
The ongoing wars in different parts of the world is a cause of serious concern. The recent Russia Ukraine war which began on 24th February 2022 is not coming to an…
In New African Protest Movements, the Youth Are Leading the Way
by Onyonge Mengo and Moses Awuor “Africa is Rising!”—or so the narrative goes. But the sun of economic growth does not shine on everyone. African youth face record-high unemployment, political underrepresentation,…
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
Harassment of Nadeem Khan and Md Zubair are attempts by BJP govts to stifle voices against communal politics and violence
Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha (JJM) and Loktantra Bachao Abhiyan (LBA) condemn the harassment of human rights defender Nadeem Khan and Alt News founder Mohammad Zubair by the BJP-led UP and central…
Protect the constitutional and legal rights of Nadeem Khan
To, The Commissioner of Police,Delhi Police Headquarters,Jai Singh Road,New Delhi - 110001 Sub: Intimidation and attempt to illegally detain human rights defender Nadeem Khan – Seeking fairness in process, inquiry…
PUCL Condemns Harassment of and Malicious FIR against human rights Activist and National General Secretary Nadeem Khan of the APCR by Delhi Police
PUCL is shocked at the manner in which Delhi Police is conducting a targeted witch- hunt and harassment of human rights activist Nadeem Khan, at the instigation of a few…
Indian Prison System: Rising Overcrowding and Awaiting Justice
The alarming reality of Indian prisons lies in their overcrowding, with 75% of inmates being undertrials. This scenario highlights the pressing need for judicial reforms. Against this backdrop, the recent…
Radical Desi Declares GN Saibaba Newsmaker of the Year 2024
Radical Desi has declared Prof. GN Saibaba "Newsmaker of the Year 2024". A former Delhi University lecturer. Saibaba was thrown behind bars for questioning the power and standing up for…
Incarcerated For Integrity: Boris Kagarlitsky’s Battle Against Repression
Boris Kagarlitsky, the imprisoned Russian sociologist and prominent leftist voice, has long been known for his incisive critiques of the state and firm support for social movements. On November 14,…
Imperialism
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…
My Internal Exile
“Let me have war, say I; it exceeds peace as far as day does night: it’s spritely waking, audible, and full of vent. Peace is a very apoplexy, lethargy; mull’d,…
The Rise of Trump, the Fall of Imperial America
Some 15 years ago, on December 5, 2010, a historian writing for TomDispatch made a prediction that may yet prove prescient. Rejecting the consensus of that moment that U.S. global…
U.S. Recruits South Korea to Help Colonize and Militarize Space
The United States is colonizing and militarizing Earth’s orbit, recruiting allies such as South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol administration. More specifically, the U.S. Space Force is creating a “swarm” of…
The Musings of Shigeru Ishiba: Visions of an Asian NATO
Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, is stirring the pot – notably on regional security matters. He has proposed something that has done more than raise a few eyebrows in…
Why US Military Interventions Abroad Increased at a Time When Risks Decreased, and Is Policy Change Overdue?
According to a data base on US military interventions in other countries created by the Center for Strategic Studies ( Military Intervention Project or MIP), Tuft University, USA, there were…
Communal Harmony
Worsening Spiral of Hate speech: Demonization of Religious Minorities
RSS-BJP and its affiliates take every opportunity to deepen the demonization of religious minorities. Though there are legal provisions for punishing these Hate speeches mostly they go unpunished. Last decade…
Communal Amity: Overcoming attacks on our Mixed Heritage
I did have great interest in understanding the society around me and was doing social work in due course. My first foray into social work was in trying to associate…
Mahatma Gandhi’s Vision of Communal Harmony and Peaceful Coexistence
The concept of communal harmony, which is representative of social coherence and harmonious cohabitation of disparate communities, is deeply ingrained in India’s socio-political narrative. Mahatma Gandhi was at the forefront…
Embracing Diversity, Embracing Virtue: A Quranic and Scientific Perspective
Introduction: The Quran offers a comprehensive framework for embracing diversity and pluralism, emphasizing respect, tolerance, and empathy as essential to fostering peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures, beliefs, and ways of…
Peoples power confronts unabashed Communalism and seeks a ‘Common humanity’
On 5th October, Goa was left disrupted and in political stress based on an arrogant and acutely communal statement from the former RSS Chief Subash Velingkar aimed stoking tensions between…
Appeal for Communal Harmony in Himachal Pradesh
We hail the large-scale participation in the peace and unity march by members of the civil society and democratic groups on 27th September 2024 in Shimla and Solan against the…
Climate Change
Hundreds, perhaps thousands, dying in Mayotte Cyclone, indicate years of neglect in this French territory
While several reports on the Mayotte cyclone have spoken of hundreds of people dying in the cyclone, other reports, which have also quoted local officials, have expressed the apprehension that…
Women, Girls, and Pollution: An Unequal Struggle
A recent women-centric report by the United Nations highlights that by 2050, over 158 million women and girls could fall into poverty due to climate change. Simultaneously, more than 236…
Rising Desertification Shows We Can’t Keep Farming With Fossil Fuels
Three-quarters of Earth’s land has become drier since 1990. Droughts come and go – more often and more extreme with the incessant rise of greenhouse gas emissions over the last…
Murdering Eagles to Save the Climate? The Downside of Wyoming’s Wind Energy Boom
Like many roads that cut through Wyoming, the highway into the town of Rawlins is a long, winding one surrounded by rolling hills, barbed wire fences, and cattle ranches. I’d…
Climate Change Trial at The Hague
The stakes are extremely high as the impact of fossil fuels on climate change goes to The Hague for hearings December 2-13, 2024 to determine whether nations are obligated to…
Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south
by Laurie Menviel and Gabriel Pontes A vast network of ocean currents nicknamed the “great global ocean conveyor belt” is slowing down. That’s a problem because this vital system redistributes heat around the…
Environmental Protection
Responsible Mining Can Advance Global Environmental Goals
BOGOTÁ – Fueled by the clean-energy transition and surging gold prices, demand for critical minerals and metals is rising at an unprecedented pace. This trend has supercharged mining activities, posing…
The Need to Balance Development and Environment
In the blind race of modernization, we are increasingly neglecting the importance of the environment. Presently, various parts of the country are facing severe environmental pollution crises. In such a…
Navigating the Conservation Paradox in Loliondo: The Maasai Predicament
The intricate tapestry of global cultures and societal frameworks owes much to the myriad events that unfurled over the course of history. The foundations laid by the advent of agriculture,…
Nourishing the Future, One Soil Particle at a Time: Insights on World Soil Day
World Soil Day reminds us of the vital role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth. However, celebrating soil for just one day is not enough to address the urgent…
Toxic gas release at Tagoor laboratories and the deaths could have been avoided
To, Dr. P. Krishnaiah, I.A.S. (Retd.) Chairman, APPCB Sub: Misinformation and lack of transparency in toxic release incidents and accidents in general – Incident at Tagoor laboratories in particular Dear…
40 Years of Suffering and Injustice Since Bhopal Disaster
We should never forget that Dow Chemical was behind the infamous 1984 chemical leak in India. Neither should we forget the courage of those who have never stopped fighting for…
Counter Solutions
Economic Growth Is the World’s Most Dangerous Game
In Richard Connell’s popular short story “The Most Dangerous Game,” hunter Sanger Rainsford goes overboard while sailing to the Amazon, washing up on an island owned by deceivingly charismatic General Zaroff.…
Odyssey: Hopes and dreams
Societies around the globe face multiple crises. In this context, is marshaling hope and dreaming up beautiful futures—imagining a world that could be—a useful response, or is it escapism? Our…
Some thoughts on Richard Heinberg’s ”Envisioning a Livable Future”
Few in recent years have made a more significant contribution to our ecological salvation than Richard, and in my dogmatic opinion his most recent essay is stating many of the lessons we…
Farmers Unite in Groups to Increase Income, Yield and Innovation
Several small farmers of an OBC community in Mahuari village have formed a group called Pragtisheel (translated as progressive). In the course of just three years or so they have…
Doubling Down on Regeneration
If you’re anything like me, over the past few weeks since Donald Trump’s sweeping election victory, you’ve been engaged in deep and prolonged reflection about what it means that such…
Reflections on the just transition discourse in India from a feminist and decolonial perspective
Last week, I spent some time in dialogue with some brilliant minds on the potential framework and pathways for a gender just energy transition in India. But before I share…
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
Concerns arising from the suicide of Atul Subhash: A feminist response
The tragic suicides of Atul Subhash and police constable, Tippanna Alagur in Karnataka have once again given rise to volatile debates on the ‘misuse’ of the laws related to gender…
Taliban, Women’s Equality and Hindutva Nationalism
Tavleen Singh is a well known columnist. In a recent column (Religiosity is sick, not Secularism, I.E. 8 December 2024) writes about the barring the women studying medicine in Afghanistan.…
Luring a Man, Sexual Coercion, and the Patriarchal Narratives
There are thousands of self-help books, articles, and social media pages that promise to reveal the secrets to luring different types of people—whether it's a romantic partner, employees, employers, or…
Menstruation and Society: Unveiling Discrimination, Utopian Visions, and Media’s Role
The literary work of Rokeya Sakhawat Begum, namely "Sultana's Dream[1]," can be interpreted as a utopian endeavour aimed at conceptualizing a feminist society referred to as "Ladyland." This envisioned civilization…
Yes, All Men and Women Who Stay Silent Perpetuate the Culture of Violence with Impunity
Recently, there was a debate on social media regarding `#Not All Men’. This phrase is popularized online by mostly the Men’s Rights Activists (MRAs) to depict that not all men…
Tinderised Relationships and Uberised Families under Capitalism
Family is celebrated as an institution worldwide, transcending cultural, religious, social, and territorial boundaries. From slave societies to feudalism, and from the mercantile and industrial revolutions to the capitalist digital…
Palestine
Bodies Pile Up In North Gaza Streets
A dire environmental disaster looms over Gaza, as the streets of the northern Strip become graveyards for countless Palestinians killed in relentless Israeli airstrikes, warned Mohammed Abu Afash, Director of…
WHO Chief Calls Conditions at Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital “Appalling,” Urges “This Hell to Stop”
Gaza (Quds News Network)- World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the conditions at Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza “appalling,” as the area has been under relentless Israeli…
Israeli Snipers Target ICU in North Gaza Hospital
Gaza (Quds News Network)- Israeli snipers targeted the intensive care unit (ICU) at Kamal Adwan Hospital for the first time, according to Dr. Hussam Abu Safiyyah, the hospital’s director. The…
Joe Biden Is an Accomplice to the Slaughter of Thousands of Palestinian Children
Joe Biden should be tried and convicted of illegally providing American bombs and planes for genocide, but not before being forced to watch videos of some of the thousands of…
“Massacre of Journalists”: Four Palestinian Journalists Killed in Israeli Attacks in Gaza in Just Five Days
Gaza (Quds News Network)- Four Palestinian journalists were killed in separate Israeli attacks within five days amid the ongoing assault in Gaza, with media freedom organizations accusing Israel of committing…
Pregnant Women in Gaza Endure Extreme Lack of Essentials Amid Israel’s Genocide: UN
Gaza (Quds News Network)- Pregnant women in Gaza are enduring dire conditions as the humanitarian crisis intensifies, with escalating shortages of essential supplies and the onset of harsh winter weather.…
South Asia
Vijay Diwas 2024: A limited success trumps an undeniable victory
Every year since 1971, we have observed 16 December as the anniversary of Pakistan’s Lt Gen A.A.K.Niazi signing the Instrument of Surrender of all Pakistan’s Eastern Command combatant troops to…
Bangladesh dispels misinformation: Few outside India believe it
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded a one-day visit to Dhaka, on Dec 9, meeting Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government. (Photo by DD). The meeting, some…
Bangladesh: Lesson not Learned from the Fate of Prime Minister Khawaja Nazimuddin
Four months have passed since the student-led revolution overthrew Sheikh Hasina, the most despised dictatorial prime minister in Bangladesh, on August 5, 2024. The nation has not yet shown signs…
India’s Bangladesh policy: Gross interference, regional hegemonism, with an ominous backing of America
Bangladesh Assistant High Commission office in Agartala was attacked on December 2 by Hindutva hordes… Frenzied up by misinformation, ”thousands of people took out a massive rally to the mission”…
Fall of Hasina: Time for India to reflect and recalibrate
On 5th of August this year, a student led mass uprising ended Prime Minister Hasina’s 16-year despotic and corrupt regime in Bangladesh. Hasina fled to India and has been residing…
What is Indian media’s gain in branding Bangladesh as a Hindu-hating country?
The only conclusion that can be drawn from much of the Indian media's recent coverage of Bangladesh is that it is a Hindu-hating country. The venom that is being spewed,…
Annihilate Caste
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…
Court Rebukes Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to immediately amend prison rules to stop caste-based discrimination and segregation of labor in prisons. The…
Poona Pact and Its Adverse Effects
Caste is considered to be the cornerstone of Indian Hindu society. In this structure of hierarchical inequality, the untouchables are at the lowest level, who were officially called 'Depressed Classes'…
Life/Philosophy
The Sensualist Of Sound
There is no dearth of films on musical personalities. But most of them are little more than listless recitals of facts about a given musician’s life and accomplishments. Often failing…
Raj Kapoor is incomplete without Shailendra, Mukesh, Nargis and Khwaja Ahmed Abbas
Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 today. He passed away in a relatively younger age of 66 but left behind an incredible legacy which is being celebrated widely. Raj Kapoor…
An Open Letter to a Half-Jewish Friend
You are always relentlessly pointing out when Jews are being harmed, murdered or denigrated by others. Perhaps you view that as a reason for their being self-protective and needing a…
Beauty in Destruction (The Glass Tea Cup, lesson on sustainability)
A few years ago, I got a FedEx delivery the day before Mother’s Day from Cambridge, Massachusetts. I remember the package for two reasons. It was an overnight Express delivery…
Amiya Kumar Bagchi, 1936-2024
Several obituaries of Amiya Kumar Bagchi have appeared since his death on November 28, covering his remarkable achievements. More surveys and assessments of his work will no doubt appear in…
Raj Kapoor’s 100th Birth Anniversary: The Legend Who Wove Stories That United Hearts
Raj Kapoor, the quintessential "Showman of Indian Cinema," is a prominent figure whose exceptional contributions influenced the essence of Bollywood. As we celebrate the centennial of his birth, it is…
Arts/Literature
Handel and the Slave Trade
This holiday season there will be many performances of George Frederick Handel’s oratorio Messiah. Audiences love to stand when it gets to the Hallelujah chorus and sing along. December performances…
A Special Woman
Manjuben is a picture of hard work, independent judgement and a strong desire to be rich so as to be able to call the shots in her professional relations with…
Dada at Ninety, Cinema at Hundred and Sahoo at Hundred and One!
This article was written in 2013 on the occasion of Indian cinema turning 100 Not long ago, a poet summed up in style: Cinema theatres are the psycho-analytical clinics of…
Gaza
Children in dozensbombed each dayadd to thousands in no timebut there is no one leftto sing the parting songas they are laid to rest the poetswho would have rent the…
Pushpa: beyond the “rule”
Not too long ago, certain sections of media would use phrases such as “non-baahubali” records to describe movie cash collections. Some went a step further in using terms such as…
Women Artisans in Community Arts/Crafts of India
Craft ‘revivalism’ specially after India’s independence began with hands-on efforts by many stalwarts, especially women, such as Pupul Jaykar. Annapurna Garimella in her lecture reiterates how Pupul Jaykar worked in…
Book Review
Who killed Judge Loya?
Perhaps in my reading list of books, this will have to be included in the most surprising book of the year 2024. That is why in the state level program…
Resisting Empire & Injustice Through Fiction
by Alexandria Shaner and Tamara Pearson Activist-author Tamara Pearson discusses her new novel, The Eyes of the Earth, and how storytelling as resistance can unravel discourse, confront reality, and explore possibilities Empire…
Whose Role Models Are They, Anyway?
If India is all about “inclusive development”, then why the need for Muslim role models at all? An Azim Premji may be among the top philanthropists today, but has it…
Philosophy of Agriculturalism in Ancient India
When I was researching for my latest book The Shudra Rebellion I went back into ancient Indian literature to find out whether there was a philosophical school called Agriculturism around…
The Role of Muslims in India’s Independence
Our friend Syed Shahnawaz Ahmad Qadri has done a great job by publishing a 480-page book titled 'Lahoo Bolta Bhi Hain' (The Muslim Characters of the Freedom Struggle) in 2017…
India: A Linguistic Civilisation
Every language has a different way of organising the world based on how it interprets time and space. A language is a distinct way of thinking as well as a…
Editor's Picks
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…
Landslide In Wayanad Is Only The Beginning!
Here is an AI-generated Podcast based on the article On the morning of July 30, a huge landslide occurred at Mundakkai, in the mountainous district of Wayanad, Kerala, India. 282…
Stories that can bring a positive change deserve to be called news: Binu Mathew
At a time when the Indian media is increasingly being controlled by the rich and dominated by the caste elites, Countercurrents.org has set up an example of giving space to…
A People’s Manifesto for Ecological Democracy – 2.0
This is an updated version of the “People’s Manifesto for Ecological Democracy” that Countercurrents.org published on 15th August 2020, where we set out a broad framework on how India should…
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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