From diplomatic arm-twisting and economic and political blackmail to wars and hegemonic trade and tariff mechanisms, Yankee imperialism and its European minion lapdogs continue to wreak havoc on the lives…
Rituals of capitalism are crucial to develop capitalist narratives as dominant and only narratives. There is no other alternative to capitalism. Like religions, capitalism also relies heavily on rituals to…
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to celebrate the first anniversary of its government in Odisha, which came to power by invoking the emotive issue of ‘Odia Asmita’ as…
On June 11, 2025, the BJP government will complete its first year in power in Odisha. One year is sufficient to assess the performance of a government. However, the lack…
Students have always been at the forefront of struggles—from resisting feudalism to opposing colonialism, apartheid, Zionism, capitalism, and imperialism. From anti-war protests to movements against gender, racial, and sexual discrimination,…
It’s a charming British summer for corporations, following the long-awaited UK-India trade deal signed after three years of negotiation. The Labour Party–led British government has hailed the agreement as “the…
Liberals and their conservative Churchillian allies continue to celebrate bourgeois democracy and its electoral rituals as a great equaliser, claiming it ensures representation for all, regardless of background. However, the…
In an age marked by hyper-imperialism, jingoistic capitalism, and digital feudalism, the death toll from territorial wars, political, religious, and resource-based conflicts, as well as terrorism, continues to rise across…
Will Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led robots take over classrooms and replace teachers? Will AI-driven technology undermine human connections in teaching? Will AI disrupt traditional classroom-based teaching and learning? As concerns about…
The Heraclitean notion that ‘changes is only constant’ suggests that transformation is inevitable, regardless of all opposition to it. However, when this continuity of change merely accommodates existing social, political,…
The political and economic campaigns such as ‘America First’ by President Donald Trump, ‘India First’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and ‘Britain First’—a far-right political group founded in 2011 by…
Why do the American ruling elites, both in the Republican and Democratic parties, oppose China so strongly? Since taking office, President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of up to 145% on…
Since the 1980s, there has been a consistent, rapid rise in the number of billionaires. By 2025, the combined wealth of the richest 1%—those with over $11 million—has reached $44.6…
Midlife crisis can manifest itself in different forms. It can manifest as biological, social, emotional, or financial turmoil, depending on an individual's material and non-material conditions. Historically, in collectivist societies…
From the World Wide Web to generative artificial intelligence, the ever-changing landscape of digitalization defines this century. From the 16-megabyte floppy disk, CDs and DVDs to multi-terabyte digital storage devices…
The toxic Hindutva ideology, led by the BJP, came to power under the pretext of upholding ‘Odia Asmita’ (pride in Odia identity) and addressing the everyday needs of the people…
On March 11, 2025, the people of Odisha witnessed a historic low in the Odisha State Legislative Assembly, where ruling party BJP Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) attacked opposition…
Hindutva politics claims to be rooted in integral humanism and Gandhian socialism as its foundational principles. The BJP has incorporated these principles into its party constitution and regards them as…
State, capitalism, Hindutva, and imperialism are no longer merely academic debates confined to seminar halls or distant wars and conflicts affecting unknown faces and destroying homes and habitats. These issues…
Hindutva politics has consolidated its base and risen to power by co-opting mass movements against neoliberal capitalism, presenting nationalist Gandhian socialism as an alternative. However, after assuming power, Hindutva-led governments…
Suicide is a moral indictment of contemporary capitalist society, which has failed to create dignified conditions viable for human life. The brutality of alienation, discrimination, exploitation, and inequality in various…
Clean energy security is central to India's economic growth and sustainable development. However, nuclear power plants take 5 to 17 years longer to construct from planning to production. Additionally, nuclear…
While hearing a case on the right to shelter for homeless individuals in urban areas, Supreme Court of India Justice B.R. Gavai and A.G. Masih questioned the fundamental purpose and…
In the age of platform capitalism and rising unemployment, many young people use social media and other digital platforms as a means of income generation by creating content for global…
The Nobel laureate economist Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz continues to advocate for capitalism in a progressive form and its potentials for human wellbeing. Prof. Joseph E. Stiglitz in his New…
‘Odia 'Asmita' (pride or self-respect) played a significant role in turning the electoral tide in favour of the BJP in the state. Hindutva politics successfully mobilised the masses and captured…
The concept of the "free market" under capitalism is often promoted as an emblem of individual consumer choice and a driver of national economic growth and development. The priests of…
On October 20, 2024, while speaking at a public event in Maharashtra, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said that "very often, we have cases to adjudicate, but we don't…
The simmering border conflict between India and China in the Himalayan region has come to an end, with both nations committing to cooperate in resolving their border disputes. Both countries…
Odisha is home to abundant reserves of high-grade natural resources like iron, bauxite, chromite, and manganese ore, along with other valuable minerals such as coal, limestone, dolomite, tin, nickel, vanadium,…
In Odisha's mineral map, Keonjhar district generates huge revenue for the state. This northern district boasts vast reserves of iron ore, chromite, limestone, dolomite, nickel, granite, and more. According to…
Political leaders, journalists, academicians, sports figures, celebrities, corporate executives, governments, and ordinary citizens alike have expressed their sorrow over the deaths of corporate heads, industrialists, and business leaders such as…
Lenin characterised capitalism in France and Britain as "civilised barbarism," and referred to the so-called Western civilisation as "capitalist barbarism," driven by the "stupid avarice of a handful of millionaires”…
The Mont Pelerin Society (MPS) is organising its 2024 Biennial Congress and General Meeting from September 22 to 26 in New Delhi, India, with the goal of advancing freedom and…
Citizenship is a product of working-class struggles against feudalism, colonialism, fascism, Nazism, capitalism, imperialism, and all other forms of authoritarian dominance. These struggles have led to the deepening of democracy…
The Government of Odisha, led by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) under Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik, provides massive funding to revive all religious institutions and their practices in the…
If God loves all equally, then why do priests live in separate houses? Inequality is an inalienable core of religion and religious practices, which devalues human beings and their everyday…
As gods and goddesses receive the lion's share in the Government of Odisha's budget for electoral gains, the Chief Justice of the Odisha High Court, Dr. S. Muralidhar, has reprimanded…
“If gods, goddesses, and their abodes require state and government support for their survival and revival, citizens must abandon such gods, goddesses, governments, and electoral politics surrounding them. Instead, they…
The 5T (Teamwork, Technology, Transparency, Time, and Transformation) initiatives introduced by the Government of Odisha aim to enhance governance efficiency and effectiveness. Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik emphasizes "the 3Ts…
People in Odisha face a myriad of challenges, ranging from economic uncertainties, unemployment, illiteracy, homelessness, illness, underdevelopment, and regional tensions to environmental crises and public health emergencies in both urban…
The classical Odia literature, art, architecture, stone carvings, and its historical and cultural heritage, along with distinct philosophical musings, stand as testaments to Odia renaissance of the state, society, and…
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