Without doubt, the most damaging episode in the relationship between the Indian republic and modern Nepal was the five-month economic blockade that devastated the latter’s … Limits to Indian exceptionalismRead more
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Posted inFascism / India / Politics / ToMl
Jawaharlal Nehru University row: What is the outrage all about?
With the Jawaharlal Nehru University issue taking several twists and turns, The Hindu takes a look at how the issue started and where. The debate … Jawaharlal Nehru University row: What is the outrage all about?Read more
Posted inIndia / Mining / Pollution / Toxin
Excessive radiation exposures
A government commission that monitors and enforces human rights in India has opened a probe into allegations reported by the Center for Public Integrity that … Excessive radiation exposuresRead more
Posted inIndia / Pollution / ToMl / Transportation
New Delhi car ban yields trove of pollution data
New Delhi may be the world’s most polluted city, but it’s making an effort to relinquish that title. With pollution from particulate matter at potentially … New Delhi car ban yields trove of pollution dataRead more
Posted inColonialism / Empire / India / USA Empire
Militaries of U.S., India to share their facilities
In a significant decision that could have far-reaching implications for India’s military posture, India and the U.S. have agreed “in principle” on a logistics support … Militaries of U.S., India to share their facilitiesRead more
Posted inCourt / GMO / Government / India
GMOs And “Unremitting Fraud” In India
A petition has been filed by activist and campaigner Aruna Rodrigues against three persons of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). The GEAC is India’s … GMOs And “Unremitting Fraud” In IndiaRead more
Posted inGMO / India / ToMl
Indian Food and Agriculture Under Attack
In 2013, India’s former Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar accused US companies of derailing the nation’s oilseeds production programme. Similar claims had been made before. For … Indian Food and Agriculture Under AttackRead more
Posted inEconomics / Health / India / ToMl
People are turning to for profit hospitals despite high costs
More than 70 per cent of ailments were treated at private facilities in both rural and urban areas Data published by the National Sample Survey … People are turning to for profit hospitals despite high costsRead more
Posted inGMO / India / ToMl
Monsanto and the Mustard Seed
India–In July 1998, protests erupted across India when the government announced plans to import 1 million tons of US soybeans to be used as oil … Monsanto and the Mustard SeedRead more
Posted inEconomics / Health / India / Privatization / ToMl
Rajasthan moves to ‘privatise’ basic health facilities
While Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is at the centre of a high decibel media debate over her alleged association with Lalit Modi, one critical … Rajasthan moves to ‘privatise’ basic health facilitiesRead more