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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rs 1,387 crore pending in MGNREGA wages
Some Rs 1,387 crore is pending in unskilled wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the Indian government’s flagship rural employment … Rs 1,387 crore pending in MGNREGA wagesRead more
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5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020
Some 5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar, told the Lok Sabha November 30, … 5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020Read more
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Government Impinging on Privacy and Human Rights of Citizens
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