Genocide of Rohingyas in Myanmar: the Hindutva Imprints
Currently, one of the worst post-World War II genocides is underway in India's neighbour-hood. In the Rakhine province of Myanmar (Burma), cleansing of people belonging to the Rohingya tribe (mostly...
View ArticleEminent Economists' Views help in Understanding Demonetisation
COMMUNICATIONMany thanks to Mainstream and to Prof Arun Kumar for increasing our understanding of demonetisation-related issues with such clarity. Prof Arun Kumar is, on the one hand, an eminent...
View ArticleAssembly Elections: The Congress is not doing as badly as it seems, shows data
In various Assembly elections since its defeat in the 2014 general elections, the Congress has actually improved its strike-rate in terms of number of seats won as against the seats contested, although...
View ArticleIn the Courtyard of Modi's New India
by Arun SrivastavaWe are at a time when ideas sale, ideas are used especially for the mobile and hi tech life-style. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a perfect businessman, has been in the business...
View ArticleThe Changing Alignments
From N.C.'s WritingsThe prospect of a new configuration inside the Janata Pary has been advanced by the dramatic developments in UP. It is not just a change of incumbent for the post of Chief Minister...
View ArticleIndia and the Evolving New World Order — II
This article has been sent to us for publication by the eminent Marxist-Maoist thinker, Kobad Ghandy, from the Visakhapatnam Central Jail where he is currently lodged. He started writing it in...
View ArticleThis Pain Should Become Anger!
by Varavara RaoShocking news! How much shock it would be for friends of Gauri Lankesh in Bengaluru—a friend enquired whether I knew the news tweeted by Rajdeep Sardesai. Immediately I tried to contact...
View ArticleAssassins of old were honest, modern ones are cowardly. But the cowards are...
IMPRESSIONSIn the days of Nathuram Godse, things were straightforward and honest. When he shot Mahatma Gandhi there was no attempt to hide his identity. The courage of his conviction emboldened him to...
View ArticleThe Eloquence of Silence
by Samantak DasAbout a month ago, a US-based cousin was driving back home from work when the car in front of her braked in such a way that she was forced to pull over. The driver of the car, a large...
View ArticleThe Politics of Sangh Parivar has Seeds of Violence in it
The Prime Minister's birthday was celebrated by dedicating the Sardar Sarovar dam to the nation. There are 244 villages and one town that are going to be submerged by this dam. The cost of the dam is...
View ArticleMurder of Gauri Lankesh: An Attack on Media or Ideology?
The Press Club of India did not have space to even stand yesterday (September 6, 2017). The outpouring of grief and anger in the street as well as on the social media on the murder of journalist Gauri...
View ArticleASEAN and the Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Time to Act
South-East Asia cannot ignore the Rohingya crisis any longer as it is not only about Myanmar but it has repercussions for the whole regional scenario. Although the issue had been brewing up for quite a...
View ArticleMyanmar : Persecution of Rohingya Muslims
by Ram PuniyaniMassive protests are being witnessed in many countries, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India among others, against the persecution of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar (September 2017). This time...
View ArticleGauri Lankesh, Plight of Rohingyas
MUSINGSGauri Lankesh shot dead in front of her Bengaluru home. Yes, murdered—this firebrand activist-writer-editor. Upright and bold and vocal she was; taking on the Right-wing political mafia in one...
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Rohingya Crisis and BJP Government
EDITORIALSpeaking at a seminar in New Delhi today Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated: “Rohingyas are not refugees... No Rohingya has applied for asylum. They are illegal immigrants.” This was his...
View ArticleAlexander, the Great Conquerer!
It is astounding to think of Alexander, the Great, as a conquerer. But it is indeed a fact that he is popularly known as a great Greek emperor. However, most do not know the fact that he was not a...
View ArticleDefending India: Challenges for the New Defence Minister
by Bhartendu Kumar SinghDefending India is a challenge for our Defence Ministers. As Nirmala Sitharaman familiarises herself in the new role, she is expected to emerge as a defencer pacis for the...
View ArticleContesting the Decivilising Process through the Prism of Gandhi and Tagore
BOOK REVIEWby Aejaz Ahmad WaniThe Decline of Civilisation:Why We Need to Return to Gandhi and Tagore? by Ramin Jahanbegloo; Aleph Book Company; 2017; pages: 139+xxxivIntroductionEveryday acts of...
View ArticleThe Champaran Crusade
by Jawaharlal JasthiOn August 14, 2017 a significant event took place in Hyderabad. A small book in Telugu titled, A Great Historical Movement—Champaran Righteous Crusade, was released by Nayani...
View ArticleBracing Up for the Future
by Anshuman Gupta and Anju JainIndia is facing challenges at the international front as a result of the protectionist policies of President Donald Trump. This anti-globalisation spree is going to...
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