The writer is national secretary, CPI, and Rajya Sabha MP.
August 15,2020 03:40:28 AM
Equating August 5 with August 15 was a clear attempt at conflating the legacy of the freedom movement with Hindutva symbols.
Sat, Aug 15, 2020June 11,2020 03:42:03 AM
D. Raja writes: The dangerously spiralling COVID infections are due to the failure of the Narendra Modi government to understand the gravity of the problem early. The WHO declared COVID-19 a health emergency on January 30, but the government failed to formulate any plan to check its transmission.
Thu, Jun 11, 2020May 04,2020 17:51:55 PM
His writings helps us understand how situations like the pandemic do not affect all sections of the society in the same way, helps frame the quest for a humane and democratic world order
Mon, May 04, 2020May 01,2020 01:45:03 AM
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has come out with an alarming report that 40-crore workers in India are at risk of falling deeper into poverty. They are mainly from the informal sector.
Fri, May 01, 2020April 22,2020 00:35:24 AM
When we pay tributes to Lenin, we should not fail to think about ways to liberate people from all kinds of exploitations and enslavement.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020April 11,2020 04:15:42 AM
The time has come to explore alternative social structures and economic systems.
Sat, Apr 11, 2020March 24,2020 03:30:33 AM
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, 2020February 27,2020 04:11:26 AM
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, 2020January 17,2020 04:05:54 AM
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, 2020December 17,2019 00:33:49 AM
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, 2019December 06,2019 01:28:41 AM
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, 2019November 26,2019 03:35:46 AM
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, 2019November 01,2019 03:58:11 AM
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, 2019September 18,2019 03:40:42 AM
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, 2019May 17,2019 00:35:32 AM
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, 2019December 06,2018 00:45:24 AM
Babri Masjid demolition went against constitutional morality, Ambedkar’s principles
Thu, Dec 06, 2018November 16,2018 00:50:08 AM
President Narayanan’s idea of India centred on sanctity of constitutional values
Fri, Nov 16, 2018September 19,2018 00:10:47 AM
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, 2018August 15,2018 00:08:28 AM
Social empowerment remains a distant dream for millions
Wed, Aug 15, 2018July 17,2018 00:07:40 AM
By undermining Parliament, government is curtailing the role of the Opposition
Tue, Jul 17, 2018May 05,2018 00:20:21 AM
As capitalism and its exploitation evolves, Karl Marx’s philosophy and intellectual tools continue to have abiding significance
Sat, May 05, 2018April 14,2018 00:20:52 AM
Communists and Ambedkarites need to work together to fight the communal forces.
Sat, Apr 14, 2018February 01,2018 17:25:10 PM
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, 2018January 26,2018 00:05:40 AM
India’s institutions face large challenges. We need more democracy, less restrictions.
Fri, Jan 26, 2018November 28,2017 00:15:03 AM
It’s the Constitution that has checked Hindutva forces to a great extent
Tue, Nov 28, 2017