One of the reasons most often cited for the blocking of websites is the ‘protection of the Indian state,’ a recently released report notes. The … Over 55,000 Websites Blocked Since January 2015, Most to ‘Protect Indian State’Read more
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71% Indians can’t afford nutritious food
Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Nasir Hussain has raised a few questions to Smriti Irani, Union minister for women and child development, based on a … 71% Indians can’t afford nutritious foodRead more
India’s 20 Largest Profit Generators Are Earning 80% Of the Nation’s Profits
India’s smallest businesses epitomise the rise of a new, more efficient economy We are seeing the rise of a new, more efficient, more digital and … India’s 20 Largest Profit Generators Are Earning 80% Of the Nation’s ProfitsRead more
The Republic has Never Faced a Threat Like it is Facing Today
ONE of the most well-known faces of India’s legal community, Prashant Bhushan is a public interest lawyer at the Supreme Court of India. Born on … The Republic has Never Faced a Threat Like it is Facing TodayRead more
How India Nearly Gave in to US Pressure to Enter the Iraqi Killing Zone
While the massive 12-volume Chilcot inquiry report on the 2003 Anglo-American invasion of Iraq is being parsed and debated in Britain, the return of that … How India Nearly Gave in to US Pressure to Enter the Iraqi Killing ZoneRead more
Labourers in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura are paid lowest wages
Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Tripura pay the lowest daily wage to labourers at a time of high retail and food inflation in India, according to … Labourers in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tripura are paid lowest wagesRead more
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Poetic Masterpiece, National Treasure – T M Krishna – KLF 2020
GM mustard will obliterate honey bees
Over 100 apiculturists, or beekeepers, gathered at the ICAR-Mustard Research Institute in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, to protest against the Central government’s decision on giving environmental clearance … GM mustard will obliterate honey beesRead more
Forced labour in the manufacture of garments for international brands
This report was published in June 2012 by Anti-Slavery International, a human rights organisation based in the United Kingdom. It highlights the “slavery-like practices” prevailing … Forced labour in the manufacture of garments for international brandsRead more
Indian Railways Has Over 3.12 Lakh Posts Lying Vacant
railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in March last year said that there’s a huge staff shortage for all posts, the situation appears to be no different … Indian Railways Has Over 3.12 Lakh Posts Lying VacantRead more