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• In Memory of Kamla Bhasin: Sept 24, 2021 | John Dayal

  1 October 2021, by John Dayal

  Kamla Bhasin passes away, but her song of Azadi will reverberate among women, students, and many men
  Till three months ago when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer of the liver, Kamala Bhasin was the salt and leaven of civil society in India. And specially in Delhi, where she lived, and cities she frequented around the globe, she was also the life and soul of the party.
  Kavita Nandini Ramdas said of her:
  “She sang us songs. Songs of yearning for a world free of hate.
  She sang us (…)

• Lessons To Learn From Ayodhya | T J S George

  1 October 2021, by T J S George

  IMPRESSIONS
  The Ayodhya story is never old. The historical background, the personages involved, the tragedies and the triumphs associated with the city will always remain fresh in the minds of Indians. The main reason may be the religious dimension acquired through the story of Rama. But even without the religious link, Ayodhya has a certain fascination, or shall we say greatness, built into it.
  This explains the continuing involvement of Rama in our everyday activities. This month (…)

• Gandhi’s Legacy Can Still Bring Hope and Healing to A Violent World | Bharat Dogra

  1 October 2021, by Bharat Dogra

  73 years after his death, Mahatma Gandhi and his messages continue to be remembered in the context of many possible solutions for problems of a deeply troubled world. His birthday October 2 is a time for events in his memory in many parts of world, a time also for re-emphasizing his key precept of non-violence as a way of life.
  Even in a world torn by many violent conflicts, statistics year after year show that the toll of everyday violence is even higher, in fact much higher. Violence (…)

• "Gandhi, Gandhians and Labour: The Bengal Scenario, 1920–47" by Nirban Basu in Rivista di Studi Sudasiatici III, (2008) pp. 7–31

  1 October 2021

• Shielding the unshielded: How UBI can make a difference to workers’ lives | Sandeep Kaur, Nandlal Mishra

  1 October 2021

  by Sandeep Kaur, Nandlal Mishra*
  Abstract: The recent migrant crisis has revealed the weaknesses of system and the vulnerabilities of Indian workers. The pandemic has affected the lives and livelihoods of workers like never before. For some workers, these changes were temporary. However, some were uprooted permanently and were forced to accept the sub-par employment opportunities. Moreover, the fear of a third wave looms large. Due to the informal nature of the majority of economic (…)

• We are 99% | Banhi Baran Ghosh

  1 October 2021

  by Banhi Baran Ghosh *
  ABSTRACT
  The issue of Inequality seems to be kept in limbo in the democratic practice of this country contrary to its counterpart in the West, nonetheless, the problems emanating from inequality, having varied dimensions, have never been kept out of the purview and introspection of the eminent thinkers. This article makes an attempt to explore the underlying accounts of inequality articulated by eminent thinkers and the reasons thereof of the resilience of the (…)

• Indo - US relations in perspective | P S Jayaramu

  1 October 2021

  by P S Jayaramu *
  (27th September, 2021)
  The recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States is an opportunity to take a look at the historical development of the bilateral relations between the world’s two oldest and largest democracies. Though there are various aspects to the bilateral relations like trade and commerce, science and technology and culture and education-related aspects, my focus is with reference to the politico-strategic issues.
  When Jawaharlal Nehru (…)

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  CNDP Statement on AUKUS and Quad

  1 October 2021

  Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament & Peace (CNDP) A-124/6, First Floor, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi - 110016, E-mail: cndpindia[at]gmail.com, Website: www.cndpindia.org
  26 September 2021
  1. The Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament and Peace (CNDP), India expresses its deep concern at the U.S. agreement to sell nuclear submarines and Tomahawk missiles to Australia and also at the ongoing quadrilateral security dialogue of which India is a part.
  2. We call attention to the absurdity of (…)

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  Proposed US/UK nuclear-powered submarines for Australia jeopardise health while escalating an arms race - Joint statement by IPPNW

  1 October 2021

  International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War 339 PLEASANT STREET, MALDEN, MA 02148, USA WWW.IPPNW.ORG
  Proposed US/UK nuclear-powered submarines for Australia jeopardise health while escalating an arms race no one can win
  Joint statement by International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and its affiliates in Australia, UK and USA: Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia) Medact (UK) Physicians for Social Responsibility (USA)
  21 September 2021 (…)

• Leadership Change in Punjab: Some Reflections | Prem Singh

  1 October 2021, by Prem Singh

  I do not generally opine on the internal affairs of any political party. Hence, I have no comments on the machinations of leadership change in Punjab and the strength or potential of the new leadership. I will only say that Captain Amarinder Singh, a veteran leader of about 80 years, was punished by the Congress high command for not visiting Delhi time and again, and for treating two national Congress leaders - Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra – as ‘children’ and ’misguided’. Captain (…)