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Cuban protesters wave US flag and MSM go with photo-lie
by Farooque Chowdhury
The so called Cuban protesters are marching with US flags, exposing the lies spread by the mainstream media
Hands off Cuba: Defend the Revolution!
by Carlos L. Garrido & Edward Liger Smith
The Midwestern Marx co-founders got together to discuss the recent imperialist attacks on Cuba. In the podcast, Carlos and Edward analyze the Cuban protests in their historical context
Thank you, dear Fr. Stan, you will live forever!
by Cedric Prakash
On 5 July, you completed your pilgrimage here on earth! Thousands feel your loss everywhere; a light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere! There is spontaneous outrage because of what led to your death; most regard it as institutionalised murder! I am sure that you will not want us to mourn your death; as we look back, we also celebrate your life of commitment; the rich legacy you have left us all. We are overwhelmed with emotion; our hearts are full as we say “Thank you, dear Stan, you will live Forever!”
BK16: Why Is The Judiciary Still Sleeping?
by Sangeeta Kamat
Should not the Indian judiciary take account of the release of the Arsenal reports to declare a fresh line of investigation into the so-called Bhima Koregaon case and release the 15 immediately? Several of the BK16 have been languishing in jail for over three years, others for over a year, and only one, the Telugu poet Varavara Rao is out on medical bail, and this only when he was literally at death’s door. Father Stan Swamy was also at death’s door but did not receive the bail he so desperately pleaded for to be able to die among his own
S.N., A Refreshingly Different Marxist
by T G Jacob
S. N. Nagarajan passed away in Chennai on 24 May morning. He was ninety-five years old, but intellectually active right to the end. Popularly known as SN (Sathyamangalam Nagarajan) his circle of friends was vast and
varied. His role in popularising Marxist philosophy and political ideology among the people is widely recognised in Thamizhakam. He was a prolific writer in Tamil and his collection of essays in English titled “Eastern Marxism and other Essays” sought to infuse new breath into Marxist theory. He was a remarkable scholar who tried to popularise radical theory and practice among the people up to his last breath.
Turkey’s path to independence
by Slavisha Batko Milacic
Realizing that its interests in the region will not be satisfied in the alliance with the United States, Turkey turned another page in foreign policy, trying to satisfy its own interests, thus at the same time defying the synergistic policy of the NATO pact in the Middle East.
Cancer…… Colostomy bag
by Sheshu Babu
Cancer
Is not just a zodiac sign
Like a crab its effects are not
benign….
It is malign
Life threatening
Physical and mental taxing
Deadly disease
Compelling Need for Comprehensive Inquiry Into U.P. Panchayati Raj Elections
by Bharat Dogra
While violence, intimidation and other more obvious aspects of irregularities which marred the recently held three-month long Panchayati Raj (PR) elections in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh (UP) are now widely known, there is still urgent need for a more formal and detailed inquiry into various worrying aspects of these elections. There are four obvious reasons for this.
Applying Nonviolent Noncooperation
by David Sparenberg
I suppose I could have titled this writing Applying Nonviolent Noncooperation to Pernicious Consumerism, or to Malignant Normalcy. Notwithstanding, here are my thoughts…
Lives and Livelihoods in the Wake of Covid-19 Pandemic in Rural Bihar
by Gaurav Datt, Swati Dutta and Sunil Kumar Mishra
Based on phone interviews with more than 1600 households in rural Bihar, a study funded by the International Growth Centre and jointly conducted by the Centre for Development Economics and Sustainability (CDES, Monash University, Australia) and the Institute for Human Development (IHD, New Delhi, India) provides rapid survey-based evidence on two framing questions: how did the Covid-19 crisis impact the livelihoods and lives of rural households in Bihar? how far did the announced government support translate into support on the ground?
Tribal artists forced to sell vegetables, and paintings on the street during pandemic
by Shuchita Jha
Selling vegetables on Bhopal’s Depot Chouraha with his wife, Gond artist Ram Narayan Singh Maravi always carries a tote bag full of paintings with his brushes and colours, at all times. His heart skips a beat every time a customer turns up for his vegetables but also asks to buy one of his paintings.
Problem of Parking in Urban Areas and their Possible Solutions
by Paritosh Singh, Akash Singh & Ashish Kumar Singh
This paper reviews new planning trends and creative technological solutions which can help alleviate the strain of the problem. Because car parking solutions are not an end in itself, but rather a means of achieving larger community goals in order to improve urban transportation and make cities more livable and efficient, the paper also discusses
the environmental impacts which should be taken into considerations for solutions proposed. Observing the study outcomes, some guidelines have been suggested for optimal utilization of available space. Study outcomes will be helpful for engineers, planners and policy makers
Tribute To Yashpal Sharma
by Harsh Thakor
Tragically former test cricketer Yashpal Sharma expired on Tuesday morning, suffering from a cardiac arrest. The cricket world mourns the death of this great servant to Indian cricket. He emboldened the spirit of the game at it’s utmost depth, with great reserves of courage and concentration.
