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D. Raja
The writer is national secretary, CPI, and Rajya Sabha MP.
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The pandemic has exposed the limits of capitalismSubscriber Only
April 11, 2020 04:15 IST
The time has come to explore alternative social structures and economic systems.
Sat, Apr 11, 2020
Bhagat Singh’s commitment to people can inspire fightback against our COVID-19 crisisSubscriber Only
March 24, 2020 03:30 IST
The country, already facing multiple challenges, has to contend with a serious health crisis now. The situation demands strong political will and commitment for the people, the sort that Singh had.
Tue, Mar 24, 2020
Cost of a spectacle: Donald Trump succeeded in boosting the American economy when India is in a slowdownSubscriber Only
February 27, 2020 04:11 IST
The spectacle put up at huge public expense by the Narendra Modi government to welcome President Donald Trump in Gujarat speaks volumes about the penchant for exhibitionism and the utter servility of the people in power towards the US.
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
The targeting of university campuses is part of a campaign to discredit dissentSubscriber Only
January 17, 2020 04:05 IST
All fascist regimes target universities, since intellectuals have put up the greatest resistance against attacks on reason, freedom of expression and liberty.
Fri, Jan 17, 2020
Those who care for democracy, freedom, secularism, equality must resist CAASubscriber Only
December 17, 2019 00:33 IST
By discriminating between migrants on the basis on their religious affiliation, the CAA divorces India from its rich humanitarian tradition of giving shelter to whoever is persecuted.
Tue, Dec 17, 2019
On Ambedkar’s death anniversary, his legacy can help counter Hindutva forcesSubscriber Only
December 06, 2019 01:28 IST
Ambedkar’s increasing relevance in India gives hope to everyone who dreams of a society free of hierarchies, a society based on equality and dignity. His legacy and relevance is also an undying challenge to the reactionary and divisive forces that seek to perpetrate hierarchy and humiliation.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
We owe it to freedom movement to protect ideals of democracy, secularismSubscriber Only
November 26, 2019 03:35 IST
The BJP-RSS combine wants to impose an undemocratic, monolithic, illiberal socio-political order. In this challenging period it is the responsibility of all citizens of the country to come together to protect the values we have inherited from the freedom struggle, and the Constitution.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Gurudas Dasgupta fought for the rights of working people throughout his lifeSubscriber Only
November 01, 2019 03:58 IST
The passing of Gurudas Dasgupta is not merely a loss for the CPI. It is a loss for the communist parties as a whole and all the other socialist and progressive forces. It is a loss for India.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
Dyerism: Why the phrase coined by Mahatma Gandhi strikes a chordSubscriber Only
September 18, 2019 03:40 IST
What was done to J&K is contrary to PM Narendra Modi’s assurance — abjuring “gaali” and “goli” and winning over the Kashmiris by embracing them (“gale lagaane se”). But the clampdown on Kashmiris is nothing but Dyerism.
Wed, Sep 18, 2019
Hinduism is about catholicity and reforms, not just discrimination. Hindutva, in contrast, is a homogenising forceSubscriber Only
May 17, 2019 00:35 IST
The debates around hard-Hindutva and soft-Hindutva are seriously tampering with the secular character of our elections and democracy. The RSS and the ruling regime wants to create a new normal — one in which being Hindu is considered a must for representing the population. This agenda should be resisted at all costs.
Fri, May 17, 2019
A Nation WrongedSubscriber Only
December 06, 2018 00:45 IST
Babri Masjid demolition went against constitutional morality, Ambedkar’s principles
Thu, Dec 06, 2018
Republic’s SentinelSubscriber Only
November 16, 2018 00:50 IST
President Narayanan’s idea of India centred on sanctity of constitutional values
Fri, Nov 16, 2018
Of Lions And DogsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2018 00:10 IST
If the RSS chief had cared to read the speeches of Vivekananda, he would have found that the swami had used the word lion in the context of the awakening of consciousness among all human beings.
Wed, Sep 19, 2018
The Freedom We Long ForSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 00:08 IST
Social empowerment remains a distant dream for millions
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
House Under SiegeSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 00:07 IST
By undermining Parliament, government is curtailing the role of the Opposition
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Karl Marx’s echo in AmbedkarSubscriber Only
May 05, 2018 00:20 IST
As capitalism and its exploitation evolves, Karl Marx’s philosophy and intellectual tools continue to have abiding significance
Sat, May 05, 2018
Disfiguring Ambedkar’s visionSubscriber Only
April 14, 2018 00:20 IST
Communists and Ambedkarites need to work together to fight the communal forces.
Sat, Apr 14, 2018
Budget freebies for farmers clearly have elections in mindSubscriber Only
February 01, 2018 17:25 IST
Budget 2018: There is no change in the economic paradigm of this government. It continues to cater to corporate and big business interests. The primary source of revenue generation in this Budget remains the selling off of public sector undertakings.
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
Divide and misruleSubscriber Only
January 26, 2018 00:05 IST
India’s institutions face large challenges. We need more democracy, less restrictions.
Fri, Jan 26, 2018
A Nation’s ConscienceSubscriber Only
November 28, 2017 00:15 IST
It’s the Constitution that has checked Hindutva forces to a great extent
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Lessons of OctoberSubscriber Only
November 07, 2017 00:40 IST
The revolutionary idea of liberation from exploitation continues to inspire.
Tue, Nov 07, 2017Marx for the futureSubscriber Only
May 05, 2017 00:20 IST
Two hundred years later, his philosophy has new significance
Fri, May 05, 2017
Lessons From AmbedkarSubscriber Only
April 14, 2017 00:14 IST
A fitting tribute to him would be forging unity of progressive forces against Hindutva
Fri, Apr 14, 2017
Democracy Under StressSubscriber Only
January 26, 2017 00:00 IST
The freedom movement’s ideal of nationalism is embattled today.
Thu, Jan 26, 2017
The Constitution testSubscriber Only
November 26, 2016 00:01 IST
Government has failed to uphold Ambedkar’s vision of social and economic equality
Sat, Nov 26, 2016Journalism of Courage
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