Commentary
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Socialist Party (India) appeals to Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji to intervene in Mr Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike
Socialist Party (India) appeals to Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji to intervene in Mr. Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike on the NEET issue and ensure justice, transparency, and accountability for Students ‘नीट’ मुद्दे पर अनशन कर रही सोनम वांगचुक के मामले में राष्ट्रपति जी हस्तक्षेप करें। छात्रों को न्याय, पारदर्शी जांच और जवाबदेही सुनिश्चित की…
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For Hindus to Reflect Upon
If those who follow Hinduism have still not become disillusioned with the Hindutva organizations—the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) its various affiliates—even after the exposure of corruption in the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, then they need to think more deeply. There is no doubt that Hinduism is Sanatan. The RSS was established in 1925,…
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हिन्दुओं के सोचने के लिए
अगर हिन्दू धर्म को मानने वालों का अयोध्या के राम मंदिर में भ्रष्टाचार उजागर होने के बाद भी हिन्दुत्ववादी संगठनों राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ और भारतीय जनता पार्टी समेत उसके तमाम अनुषांगिक संगठनों से मोहभंग नहीं हुआ है तो उन्हें जरा गहराई से सोचने की जरूरत है। हिन्दू धर्म सनातन है इसमें कोई दो राय नहीं।…
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India, Pakistan, Kashmir: Taking the War Option Off the Table
By Zia Mian, Abdul H. Nayyar, Sandeep Pandey, M.V. Ramana | This article was first published on September 23rd, 2019, in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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Labour Movement in India: A Discussion With Amarjeet Kaur
On 20 May 2025, workers from across India will go on a nationwide general strike. The strike has been called by the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions against the four labour codes — Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020; and the Code…
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Myths, Pseudo-science, Superstition, Fanaticism | The Importance of Scientific Temper in India
On 18 January 2025, IIT Bombay organized a lecture on “Garbhavigyan”, the science of begetting a good progeny. Three days before, the Director of IIT Madras claimed that gaumutra (cow urine) has medicinal properties and can cure diseases. In 2024, IIT Mandi introduced a mandatory course for engineering students, which includes content related to reincarnation…
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The Historical Context And Contemporary Developments of Left and Right Wing Political Movements
The Historical Context And Contemporary Developments of Left and Right Wing Political Movements: A Discussion with Prof Ajit Jha The terminology of Left and Right wing politics emerged in the late 18th century during the churning of the revolutionary France. Over the 19th century, in a landscape shaped by industrial revolution, revolutionary movements, and political…
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Agricultural Crisis in India and the Farmer’s Movement | A Discussion with Dr Ashok Dhawale
In 2014, Narendra Modi had come to power with the promise of ending the agricultural crisis in India and the implementation of Swaminathan Commission report on minimum support price. As CM, Modi had recommended a legal guarantee of MSP, and promised pension for farmers in his manifesto for 2014 General Election. Yet, his Government reneged…
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Rise of Communalism and Hatred in India: A Discussion with Harsh Mander
The 10 years of Modi Raj witnessed an unprecedented rise in communalism and hate in India. Calls for violence, genocide, and economic boycott of minorities were openly made through rallies and dharma sansads. Despite a Supreme Court order, hate speeches were made by political leaders to incite the common people. False and clearly-disproven rhetoric like…
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IIT, कानपुर से उजाड़े गए धोबी परिवारों के साथ एकजुटता हेतु, सोशलिस्ट पार्टी (इंडिया) का IIT मुख्य गेट पर एक दिवसीय अनशन
भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान से उजाड़े गए धोबी परिवारों के साथ एकजुटता हेतु आज 25 मार्च, 2025, मंगलवार को मुख्य गेट , IIT कानपुर, कल्याणपुर में आज एक दिवसीय अनशन/धरना किया गया। धरने में वरिष्ठ समाजसेवी और सोशलिस्ट पार्टी (इंडिया) के महासचिव संदीप पांडे, विजया दीदी, मोना सूर, मीनू सूर, विजय चावला, सुरेश यादव, प्रताप साहनी,…