Commentary
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Harmonious India Pakistan Relations Necessary for Development of Region
The idea of India is enshrined in Preamble to the constitution, rooted in our independence movement. It is synthesis of Democracy, Secularism, Socialism and Liberalism aimed at achieving economic justice for its population. The country should be able to provide economic justice to its population upholding democratic and liberal values. In 1970, India’s nominal GDP…
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दक्षिण एशिया क्षेत्र के विकास के लिए भारत व पाकिस्तान के सौहार्दपूर्ण संबंध आवश्यक
भारत की अवधारणा हमारे स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन में निहित है तथा संविधान की प्रस्तावना में समाहित है। यह लोकतंत्र, धर्मनिरपेक्षता, समाजवाद और उदारवाद का ऐसा समन्वय है जिसका उद्देश्य देश की जनता के लिए आर्थिक न्याय सुनिश्चित करना है। देश को लोकतांत्रिक एवं उदार मूल्यों को बनाए रखते हुए अपनी जनता को आर्थिक न्याय प्रदान करने…
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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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