Fantasies of Free Market under Capitalism
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…
Bhabani Shankar Nayak
Justice Chandrachud’s Dreams of Divine Justice in India
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…
India-China Cooperation and the End of QUAD’s Imperialist Agenda
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…
Dominance of Mining Corporations and Distressed Democracy in Odisha
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,…
Poor People in the Rich District of Keonjhar in Odisha
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…
Why do people celebrate the life of corporate philanthropists?
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…
Barbarism of Capitalism
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”…
Missionaries of the Mont Pelerin Society in India
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…
In the making of moral and religious citizens in 21st century
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…
Left Perspectives on BJD’s Temporary Compromise or Permanent Invitation to Hindutva in Odisha
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…
Decoding the competitive religious politics between BJD and BJP in Odisha
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…
Denials of Public Health in Odisha
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…
Development Disgrace: Rich Gods, Goddesses, Poor People and Religious Expenditure in Odisha
“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…
Governance or Over-Centralisation? The 5T Initiatives by Government of Odisha
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…
Misplaced Priorities of Odisha Government Under Mr Naveen Patnaik
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…
Two Decades of Depoliticised Politics in Odisha Under Mr Naveen Patnaik
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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