The propaganda minister of Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, believed that when a lie is told a hundred times, it becomes the truth. Similarly, a factoid … The minimum support price conundrum and Indian farmingRead more
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Indian comedian held over ‘indecent’ jokes at show where he did not perform
A Muslim comedian, Munawar Faruqui, 29, in India has been detained for more than three weeks for allegedly insulting Hindu gods during a standup routine … Indian comedian held over ‘indecent’ jokes at show where he did not performRead more
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Protesting Farmers Remember Mahendra Singh Tikait and Historic Boat Club Agitation
Even though Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait passed away a decade ago (May 16, 2011), farmers from western Uttar Pradesh invoke the legendary peasant leader and … Protesting Farmers Remember Mahendra Singh Tikait and Historic Boat Club AgitationRead more
Posted inHistory / India / ToMl
The Politics of Editing History: Name-Changing in the Recent Past – I
In the recent past, we have witnessed a drastic increase in the practice of renaming cities, railway stations, and other public places. Some changes were … The Politics of Editing History: Name-Changing in the Recent Past – IRead more
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The Economics of Small Farmers in Madhya Pradesh
On being asked about how the new Farm Laws would affect him, Naresh Singh Tomar, a small farmer from the village of Thua Kheda in … The Economics of Small Farmers in Madhya PradeshRead more
Posted inIndia / Multimedia / Protest
Farmers are subsidizing the nation
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ujCR59M0xI&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Devinder Sharma #FarmersProtest
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Why Rakesh Tikait Cried
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfH-ZRWhiG8&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Prime Time With Ravish Kumar: किसान आंदोलन के खिलाफ सोची-समझी साजिश? #FarmersProtest
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Scientists Weigh In on India’s Citizenship Debate
Over little more than a year, hundreds of Indian scientists have repeatedly come together to express concern about the Modi government’s actions in Kashmir, its … Scientists Weigh In on India’s Citizenship DebateRead more
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Nearly 88% of ration cards cancelled in Jharkhand belonged to genuine households
A study that surveyed 3,901 households in 10 districts of Jharkhand has found that nearly 88 per cent of ration cards cancelled around three years … Nearly 88% of ration cards cancelled in Jharkhand belonged to genuine householdsRead more
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What Happened in the First Five Meetings Between Farmers and Centre Regarding Farm Bills
After close to a month’s freeze in the farmer-government talks, the deadlock will be broken by a meeting tomorrow. As we wait to see its … What Happened in the First Five Meetings Between Farmers and Centre Regarding Farm BillsRead more