Quad summit in the US and the futility of Cold War-era rivalry
The US is hosting the forthcoming Quad summit to up the ante against China in South China Sea and Indo-Pacific. But why such Cold War-era rivalry is futile now?
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Can Modi’s Aligarh stint fool the Jats of western UP?
Can Modi and Yogi’s attempt to woo the Jat farmers of western Uttar Pradesh during their visit to Aligarh help the BJP in pacifying them before the polls?
Behind Yogi’s “abba jaan” jibe there is a desperation to cover up hunger deaths
Yogi’s “abba jaan” jibe has stirred a controversy over the communal overtone used by him. However, it’s more important to show his failure in curbing hunger.
I-T surveys of NewsClick and Newslaundry new act of bullying the free press
The recent I-T surveys of NewsClick and Newslaundry are new act of bullying the free press by the Modi regime and the BJP to ensure there is zero criticism.
Can the SP-BSP defeat the BJP in UP by appeasing the upper castes?
Can the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party defeat the BJP in Uttar Pradesh by appeasing the upper castes? Can they retain their Dalit, OBC vote bank?
BKS’s protest on MSP is the RSS’s attempt to weaken the farmers’ movement
The BKS’s protest on MSP on September 8th is the RSS’s attempt to weaken the farmers’ movement by driving a wedge, especially before the Uttar Pradesh polls.
The enigma of 20.1% GDP growth in Q1 FY 2021-22
The BJP’s and the Modi regime’s amplified cacophony over the claim of 20.1% GDP growth in Q1 FY 2021-22 shows how propaganda is used to kill common sense.
Modi’s asset monetisation programme is catastrophic for the economy
Modi’s asset monetisation programme, the NMP is going to be catastrophic for the economy as public assets will be given out on long term lease at a low cost.
The rise in violence against the farmers and marginalised minorities in Gandhi’s India
Even though there is a rise in violence against the farmers and marginalised minorities in Modi-ruled India, the western world remains nonchalant and mum.
Narayan Rane’s remarks against West Bengal and Mamata are uncalled for
Narayan Rane made disparaging and quite disrespectful remarks against Mamata Bandopadhyay and West Bengal during his ongoing polemic with the Shiv Sena.
NIA’s draft chargesheet against Elgar Parishad accused smells foul
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.
Narayan Rane’s arrest over slap row and the BJP’s hypocritic ruckus
Maharashtra BJP leader Narayan Rane’s arrest over Uddhav Thackeray slap row showed the saffron party’s hypocrisy once more on the issue of state repression.
Who will benefit from Modi’s palm oil scheme?
The Modi government’s plan to expand the oil-palm plantation in India will threaten biodiversity and the environment. But who will profiteer from palm oil?
PSBs gift corporates freedom from debts worth Rs 4.37 trillion during 2018-20
India’s public sector banks collectively wrote-off Rs 4.37 trillion-worth non-performing assets between April 2018 and December 2020, benefitting corporates.
Independence Day at barricaded Red Fort shows the real face of freedom
Prime Minister Modi is going to address India on the 75th Independence Day from Red Fort barricaded using shipping containers. Why is the government panicked?
Hindutva’s call for Muslim genocide in Delhi: time for Hindus to oppose and resist
Is it the Muslims who should oppose the Hindutva fascists who threatened them with genocide at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar? Or should the Hindus resist?
Is the Opposition a genuine ally of the Kisan Andolan?
As the Opposition is showing its solidarity with the Kisan Andolan now by visiting the Jantar Mantar, questions rise regarding their tryst with farm reforms.
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.
GIBA Bill 2021: general insurance privatisation a threat to India’s economy
Nirmala Sitharaman successfully passed the GIBA Bill 2021 to privatise nationalised general insurance companies. This will jeopardise India’s financial security
BJP celebrates Muslim Women Rights Day after violating their rights
When the BJP celebrates Muslim Women Rights Day after violating their rights and dehumanising them, irony dies a thousand times.