Tag: politics
Ambedkar vs. Hindu Nationalism: The Politics of Appropriation
When the Indian Constitution was adopted in January 1950, B.R. Ambedkar stated that India was entering a life of contradictions for he believed that political equality alone is not a sufficient condition for social and economic democracy.
Jharkhand Tribal Rights Activist Stan Swamy Arrested in Elgar Parishad Case
The latest in the series of arrests in the Elgar Parishad Case by the NIA is that of 83-year old tribal rights activist Stan Swamy from Jharkhand.
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving leader, leaves office a diminished figure with an unfulfilled legacy
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ended weeks of speculation about the state of his health by announcing his surprise resignation today.
The 65-year-old Abe was...
Ram Gopal Verma Stirs Fresh Controversy by Announcing Film on Republic TV Head, Titling...
Director Ram Gopal Verma’s latest tweet reveals that he intends to make his next film on Republic TV head Arnab Goswami after he called out industry veterans and blamed them for nepotism and death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
When a winner becomes a loser: Winston Churchill was kicked out of office in...
The end of World War II in Europe and the defeat of Hitler and Nazi Germany in early May 1945 turned British Prime Minister...
Ayodhya is in Nepal and Lord Rama is Nepali, Controversial Claims by Nepal PM...
In a recent controversial statement Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli claimed that Lord Rama was from Nepal and Ayodhya is in Nepal not India.
Dear Migrant Workers, We Have Disappointed You Once Again
There is an urgent need to recognise and acknowledge the gravity of the migrant crisis and draw on the critical lessons that we have learnt about them amid the lockdown. This alone will help us build a sound and effective post lockdown strategy.
BJP Announces 125 Day Jobs-Campaign to Address Employment Issues of Returnee Migrant Workers
The BJP led 125-day job-campaign will run across Bihar, MP, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Odisha beginning from June 20.
How to understand Obamagate – Donald Trump’s latest conspiracy theory
The Obamagate hashtag had accrued over two million tweets and another four million by the end of the week.
Are Israel And Palestine the Architects of Their Own Destruction?
As Israel celebrates the 72nd anniversary of its independence, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues as neither side seems to have learned anything from the seven decades-old conflict between them.
