http://cdn.downtoearth.org.in/library/large/2017-07-11/0.70143700_1499765921_traffic.jpg Researchers have found that traffic speed remains slow even during non-peak hours (Credit: Vikas Choudhary/CSE) An analysis of traffic on major arterial roads—build with … Building new roads does not solve traffic congestion, analysis findsRead more
India
Posted inIndia / ToMl
The Farmers’ Crisis
We believe in “Uttam – Kheti, Madhyam – Vyapar, Neech – Naukri.” India’s small farmers produce more diversity, more food and nutrition per acre than … The Farmers’ CrisisRead more
Posted inIndia / ToMl / Union / Worker
The Maruti Suzuki frame-up and the history of international labor defense campaigns
The call by the International Committee of the Fourth International for a worldwide campaign in defense of 13 Maruti Suzuki autoworkers who were condemned to … The Maruti Suzuki frame-up and the history of international labor defense campaignsRead more
Posted inIndia / ToMl
Protein levels are rapidly declining in all foods in India
The doctor’s words will always ring in your ears: eat more protein-rich foods. But this timeless advice may be hard to implement if the latest … Protein levels are rapidly declining in all foods in IndiaRead more
Posted inImperialism / India / Multimedia
India has to decide whether to stand with imperialists or not
Ex-Naval commander Atul Bhardwaj
Posted inCaste / India / Multimedia
Dehumanizing effect of caste system is everywhere
Paul Divakar, founder of the National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR)
Posted inCartoon / Fascism / Hindutva / India / Multimedia / Violence
What about protection of citizens and their rights?
— source downtoearth.org.in by 2017-09-16
Posted inAadhaar / Hindutva / India
Man refuses to obtain Aadhaar for self, family
Calling it “grave injustice”, Andheri resident John Abrahim has refused to get an Aadhaar card for himself and his family. The impediments he faced in … Man refuses to obtain Aadhaar for self, familyRead more
Posted inEconomics / India / ToMl / Worker
Amazon pays warehouse workers $233 per month in India
On June 25, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington DC alongside over a dozen other corporate leaders. After … Amazon pays warehouse workers $233 per month in IndiaRead more
Posted inFinance / Hindutva / India
RBI Data Confirms Note Ban was a Total Failure
In a severe jolt to the Modi sarkar’s tall claims that last year’s note ban had destroyed black money in India, recently released data from … RBI Data Confirms Note Ban was a Total FailureRead more