When Bhanwari Devi’s 13 year-old daughter was raped in the bajra fields by an upper caste youth, she picked up a lathi and went after … A Dalit goes to courtRead more
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Will RBI’s New Measures Open Forex Floodgates?
Amid large capital outflows, downward pressure on the rupee and reserve drawdowns, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced on July 6 a slew of … Will RBI’s New Measures Open Forex Floodgates?Read more
Five Lakh Companies Shut Shop Since 2016 That Saw Triple Whammy of DeMo, GST, COVID-19
In the last six years, as many as 5,00,506 companies were shut down according to data shared in the Lok Sabha by Union Corporate Affairs … Five Lakh Companies Shut Shop Since 2016 That Saw Triple Whammy of DeMo, GST, COVID-19Read more
On Juneteenth, Indians Must Learn About this Iconic Anti-Racism Song
As a student, I enjoyed singing revolutionary songs and shouting slogans in meetings and demonstrations. But I do not remember being moved by any song … On Juneteenth, Indians Must Learn About this Iconic Anti-Racism SongRead more
The Continuing Saga of UIDAI’s Breach of Privacy Rights
The recent advisories by the UIDAI’s regional office and then by its parent body are of concern. UIDAI, which has been functioning without a chairman … The Continuing Saga of UIDAI’s Breach of Privacy RightsRead more
Troubles begin after a good harvest
Rajiv Kumar Ojha does not know which is more stressful: harvesting a decent crop or trying to sell it. “You might find it funny, but … Troubles begin after a good harvestRead more
Forbes, India and Pandora’s Pandemic Box
The ranks of Indian Dollar Billionaires swelled from 102 to 140 in 12 months, if the Forbes 2021 List is to be believed (and when … Forbes, India and Pandora’s Pandemic BoxRead more
Water: a Right or a Commodity?
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7 Electoral Trusts got Rs 258Cr Corporate Donations in Lockdown Year; BJP got 82% Money
Seven electoral trusts received a total amount of Rs 258.49 crore from corporates and individuals, and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bagged more than … 7 Electoral Trusts got Rs 258Cr Corporate Donations in Lockdown Year; BJP got 82% MoneyRead more
Desperate Indians used up their savings, took loans to survive COVID-19 pandemic
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_ah7WZYTiY&rel=0&feature=relmfu] dollars/day : pre-post covid-19 13.4 crore. Increase happened only for poor $2.01 – 10 : low income. 119.7 -> 116.2 crore $10.01 – … Desperate Indians used up their savings, took loans to survive COVID-19 pandemicRead more