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While female participation in labour force has been on the rise in India, it's not indicative of working women's empowerment at all.

Despite rising female labour force participation, 61% of Indian women work in informal sectors like domestic help and construction, facing low pay, hazards, and legal exclusion.

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How did Shantanu Thakur's recent claim regarding the CAA 2019 push the BJP back to the dilemma it has been trying to evade for long?

The CAA 2019 has always been a political trap for the refugees and a dilemma for the BJP. Now Shantanu Thakur's "slip of the tongue" exposed the hollowness of Modi's much-hyped citizenship law once more.

Interim Budget 2024-25: business as usual, or political gambit?

In the wake of India’s Interim Budget 2024-25, questions arise: Is it a budget of business as usual or a political gambit? With a cautious conservatism characterising the budget, we delve into the numbers, the narratives, and the nuances.

South Africa's vs Israel at ICJ: A moral triumph amid Gaza's struggle for justice

South Africa wins a legal battle against Israel at the ICJ, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. While the court lacks enforcement power, the ruling exposes the plight of Palestinians and challenges biased narratives. Can this be a turning point for accountability?

The BJP's victories in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan: Factors and facts

What's behind the BJP's victory in the 2023 assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan? Beyond numbers, lies a complicated web of political and organisational factors.

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What did the alleged breach in Modi's security during his Punjab visit reveal?

The ruckus over the alleged breach in Modi's security during his Punjab trip is a well-orchestrated election drama, staged by the BJP to win public sympathy.

Amit Shah's claim of Modi's "good governance" vs the grotesque reality

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised his boss, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for providing "good governance". But what does facts say?

Why Modi's rhetoric on "national unity" smacked of hypocrisy?

Modi spoke on "national unity" while addressing a Gurparab in Kutch, but used the occasion to peddle Islamophobia and exhibit hypocrisy.

Can Modi's Upyogi praise for Yogi help the BJP win the 2022 UP polls?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said UP (Uttar Pradesh) + Yogi (Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath) = Upyogi (useful thing) in a bid to promote BJP.

Indian Army’s killing of civilians in Nagaland stirred up a hornets' nest

The Indian Army’s killing of civilians in Nagaland has jeopardised the Naga peace process and gave a jolt to the BJP and the Modi regime.

The Tripura civic body polls: why the BJP won? How did the TMC help?

The BJP's victory in the Tripura civic body polls showed how the disunity of the opposition helped the ruling party. Blame it on TMC and CPM.

BJP's Tripura Police has slapped UAPA on activists, but who will fight this tyranny?

Tripura Police has slapped UAPA on activists who have raised their voice against the anti-Muslim violence. What's its source of its impunity?

The 2021 bypoll results: what's the message between the lines?

What do the 2021 bypoll results indicate? Was this a mandate against the BJP and the Modi regime? Or was it hyper-local reaction to policies?

Is Amit Shah's claim regarding crime decline in Uttar Pradesh under the BJP’s rule true?

Amit Shah claimed that crime decline in Uttar Pradesh under the BJP’s rule is remarkable. But his MHA's NCRB data counters this narrative.

Inside Mohan Bhagwat’s 2021 Vijaya Dashami speech: a roadmap for BJP

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s 2021 Vijaya Dashami speech provided a blueprint to the Modi regime and the BJP on what's to be done in the future.

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The UP STF chargesheet against Siddique Kappan uses the BJP's template

The UP STF chargesheet against Siddique Kappan, full of loopholes and Islamophobia, looks like as if the BJP itself has prepared it according to its template.

What's inside BJP's Uttarakhand Muslim population growth and 'land jihad' bogey?

What's the truth between the BJP government's allegation of Muslim population growth and 'land jihad' in Uttarakhand? What's the BJP's agenda behind this bogey?

Modi lectures the UN while Assam Muslims killed with impunity by his BJP-ruled state

As Modi lectures the UN citing "state-sponsored terrorism" as a threat, his party's government is unleashing terror in Assam and killing Muslims with impunity.

Police violence against farmers at Karnal: BJP's anti-farmer hatred exposed again

Police violence against farmers at Karnal showed the BJP's anti-farmer hatred. Can the same SDMs, who order cracking of heads, deliver justice to farmers?

Curbing Dissent Signals Modi's Downfall

The NIA's draft chargesheet against Elgar Parishad accused after three years of most of their arrests, not only is gibberish but looks like a BJP pamphlet.

Time to raise compensation demand for victims of wrongful confinement

The recent acquittal of terror accused Bashir Ahmad Baba after 11 years of wrongful confinement again brought up the demand for compensation for such victims.

Justice for Mohsin Shaikh

Seven years have passed since Mohsin Shaikh, Modi-ruled India's first recorded hate-crime victim, was lynched. Until now, justice remains elusive for Shaikh.

MHA order on citizenship isn't CAA 2019, won't rescue Bengali refugees

The recent MHA order on citizenship stirred a controversy on whether it's a backdoor entry of the CAA 2019. It's not. Also, both won't help Bengali refugees.

Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque placed on Ayodhya template

Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque is now under gloomy clouds as a synchronised campaign has placed it on the Ayodhya template used to demolish the Babri Masjid.

Stories from the grassroots
Priyanka Reddy case exposes Hindutva fascism's hypocrisy

The gang-rape and murder of Priyanka Reddy is one of the goriest incidents but the Hindutva fascist camp's attempt to communalise it is extremely heinous.

The women's suffering goes unnoticed in this period of economic crisis

Women suffer the most as the gloomy clouds hover over the Indian economy and the automobile sector, causing massive job loss and unemployment.

The tragedy of justice in Unnao rape case as accused MLA plays his cards well

The tragic accident that killed two aunts and injured the Unnao rape victim and her lawyer, exposes the complicity of the accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar.

UP BJP MLA's daughter's fight against Brahminical attack remarkable in saffronised India

UP BJP MLA's daughter fighting against her father's reign of terror over her marriage with a Dalit man is actually an inspiring story for many more women.

Clean chit to CJI Ranjan Gogoi will have an ineradicable effect on sexual harassment inquiries

A clean chit to CJI Ranjan Gogoi in the sexual harassment complaint without sharing the findings with the victim will impact the judiciary's credibility.

Revisiting women of India

Though the International Women's Day is celebrated with a lot of fanfare, the Indian women have to traverse a long course to achieve equality in the society

Chanda Kochhar had been an icon of capitalist women empowerment for a long time. Her fall shows the hollowness of the oxymoron.

Kerala BJP Expedition Over Sabarimala

The BJP and the RSS didn't shy away from resorting to terrorism in Kerala over Sabarimala to create a space for Hindutva fascism. Can they win this battle?

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Global stories
After 45 years of his death, Mao Zedong haunts Xi Jinping's ilk

After 45 years of Mao Zedong's death and establishment of capitalism in China, the growing mass resentment against the anti-Mao ruling clique is troubling Xi.

ISIS's suicide bombings at Kabul Airport: who is the beneficiary?

The ISIS's suicide bombings at Kabul Airport killed 72 so far, including US personnel and children. However, the big question is, who benefitted from this act?

Afghanistan’s COVID-19 vaccination is at risk due to Taliban takeover

As the Taliban seized power, Afghanistan’s COVID-19 vaccination is at severe risk as international sanctions may choke the country and push it towards mayhem

Taliban insurgents won Afghanistan: what lies next?

As the Taliban insurgents seized power in Afghanistan by ousting the American puppet government, what lies ahead for the war-torn country and its people?

India-China de-escalation at Gogra proved bilateral dialogue's efficiency

India-China border stand-off at Gogra was resolved through bilateral dialogue and this proves that a peaceful approach to resolve the impasse can work well.

The US defeat in Afghanistan: a retrospection of an imperialist quest

The US exit from Afghanistan is another defeat of the imperialist power in the hands of the Asian people. A critical retropection of the 20-year-old Afghan war.

CIA-sponsored Cuba "protest": Biden's attempt to occupy the island

The recent CIA-sponsored Cuba "protest" riots are replicas of the 1960s model. These are now part of Joe Biden's frantic attempt to occupy Cuba and oust PCC.

Twitter’s Sewa International donation: Image rehabilitation for RSS-linked charity?

Beyond a financial boost, Twitter's recent donation to the RSS's arm Sewa International legitimises a non-profit tainted by exposés.

Editorials & op-ed
Seven months of the farmers’ movement against three farm laws

The farmers’ movement against three farm laws continues with equal zeal even after seven months and this is posing the greatest threat to the BJP's existence.

Ghaziabad Police’s recent FIR spree again nailed democracy's coffin

Ghaziabad Police’s recent FIR spree against journalists, Twitter and news portal The Wire nailed democracy's coffin once again in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh.

India Inc celebrating World Environment Day: the highest degree of hypocrisy

Corporates in India are celebrating World Environment Day with much fanfare while they are destroying the environment by encroaching on water, forests and land.

A ‘genocide’ without accountability

Under Modi's rule India is going through a genocide under the garb of "pandemic". Yet, there is no accountability. Also, there is no simmering and visible anger

The real Modi: a “god” that failed India and the world

Modi's megalomania made him a demigod for his ardent fans, but with time, especially in the last two months of COVID-19 crisis, his incapabilities were exposed.

Modi’s failure to curb the COVID-19 pandemic: how the BJP will recover losses?

The BJP is desperate to obliterate Modi’s failure to curb the COVID-19 pandemic. This rings an alarm about the possible route it will take to cover up the mess.

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Education and campus stories
JIO Institute: A Paradox of Eminence and Imminence in Higher Education

JIO Institute, the proposed higher education institution of the Reliance Foundation, owned by Mukesh Ambani’s wife Nita Ambani, which doesn’t even has

Degradation of Universities Under Saffron Rule

The purpose of this article is not to state and revise the issues of JNU or AMU once again, but to understand

UGC grants autonomy to 62 universities and colleges

In a sudden move, the University Grants Commission (UGC) decided to grant full autonomy to 62 higher education institutions, including six central

Gurmehar Kaur kicked off the campaign against ABVP online

In a perfect world Gurmehar Kaur would have been an “Adarsh” daughter for the RSS and its affiliates, who would have hailed

ABVP goons assault DU students

A massive clash broke between the students of Delhi University (DU) and the ABVP goons, who were paid by the RSS head office

Bring Back JNU Student Najeeb Ahmed

When Narendra Modi declared his war on black money by demonetising the notes of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 on 8th November 2016, he

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