Degenerating Kirk and the Search for an Alternative Ethics in the UK
During my recent visit to the UK in August 2024, I was intrigued by the presence of imposing Church (Kirk) buildings in deteriorating conditions. In all cities and all along…
J John
The missing ‘worker’ in Budget 2022 and its implications
Two popular words — ‘worker’ and ‘labourer’ were absent in the finance minister’s speech. This signifies a paternalistic approach to workers where workers are not holders of any legitimate rights…
The Ghosts in the Hills: The Story of Maoism in Nepal and a Rebellious Womanhood
Dr. Krishna Upadhyaya, a fellow traveller in the struggles for emancipation of bonded labourers in Nepal, in his latest Novel ‘The Ghosts in the Hills’ ventures to deep dive into…
Covid-19: Metaphors of War and the Justifications for Labour Rights Violations
Indicative of the multi-layered responses on ‘worker-employer-government’ problematic that characterises the Covid-19 lockdown days, the Central trade unions have declared a day of protest on 22 May 2020. CTUOs call…
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