WHEN the Soviet Union collapsed, liberal bourgeois writers had proclaimed the arrival of an era marked by the universal triumph of democracy and stability; they had considered the socialist challenge unnecessary and counterproductive, and believed that capitalism which had already given political independence to its colonies, and introduced universal adult franchise and welfare state measures at its core, would, in the absence of this challenge, secure for mankind...
RESEARCHERS from Zhejiang University and the First Hospital of China Medical University developed a potential new method for cancer immunotherapy. In these allergy-triggering mast cells, which are a type of immune response cell, researchers have engineered them to serve as targeted delivery vehicles for attacking tumors. IgE antibodies normally recognize allergy antigens. They can be engineered to recognize...
The dismantling of the world’s largest demand-based employment guarantee scheme, MNREGA, marks a shift from rights-based welfare programmes that value dignity of labour and responsibility of the state in providing employment to right-wing welfare schemes that invoke arbitrary discrimination and rest on feudal benevolence. The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) or the VB-G RAM G Act once again...
After annexation of the Brahmaputra Valley in 1826, British colonialism gradually subjugated the contiguous hills and plains and brought them under the colonial province of Assam. The territory of the colonial province was substantially expanded to include the Cachar Plains in 1830, Khasi Hills in 1833, Jaintia Plains in 1835, areas under present Karbi Anglong and North Cachar in 1838 and 1854 respectively, Naga Hills during 1866-1904, Garo Hills in...
As of the time of writing these lines, the number of deaths due to drinking contaminated water in Indore has reached 20. Thirty two people are still in the ICU, more than 398 are admitted to hospitals, and over 2,700 have already received treatment. The government is now claiming that the situation is under control. The truth is, nothing is stable. Given the quality of water being supplied and the condition of the patients and the general...
IN preparation for the critical 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the CPI(M) has issued an urgent appeal for the unification of all democratic forces. Marking the 60th anniversary of its daily organ Ganashakti, CPI(M) state leadership stressed that expanding the circle of friends within and without the Leftist movement is the necessary approach to halt the "neo-fascist aggression" and to overcome the prevailing "reign of...
WE strongly denounce and condemn the US aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. This is an attack carried out against a sovereign nation in blatant violation of the UN Charter. US President, Donald Trump, in his address stated that they would capture the oil reserves of Venezuela, laying bare the real intentions behind this aggression. The US Secretary of State,...
On the early morning of January 3, the US government launched a massive attack on Caracas, Venezuela, and three of the country’s states. Roughly 150 aircraft swarmed the skies, bombing with exceptional ferocity. Amongst these aircraft were EA-18 Growlers equipped with the most advanced electronic warfare systems, such as the Next Generation Jammers, as well as AH-64 Apache and CH-47...
JOURNALISTS of the New York Times (NYT) spent a year investigating the RSS, speaking to its leaders as well as common members to bring out an expose of the “far-right Hindu nationalist group” which has moved from the fringes to centre stage in India ever since its pracharak Narendra Modi became the country’s prime minister nearly 12 years ago. Published in an influential daily of the West, this...
A SURVEY by the CITU’s Telangana state unit has revealed the problems and precariousness of gig workers who have been growing rapidly in numbers. Gig workers, including those who work for platforms such as Uber, Ola, Zomato, Blinkit and Porter, do not have minimum security and are subjected to severe exploitation. In addition to those who depend completely on ‘gig’ work, the number of those who work part time on these platforms is also...
Concert for Palestine in KolkataOn November 29, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, the Palestine Solidarity Initiative hosted a "Concert for Palestine" in Kolkata's central business district, Esplanade. The venue, in front of the Oberoi Grand, was draped with strings of Palestinian and Indian chain flags. |
Protests against Government decision to implement Labour CodesProtests in Tripura against attack on rally by BJP goons A large number of people took to the streets in Tripura to vent their anger against the barbaric attack on a procession by BJP-backed goons in Dharmanagar right in front of police on November 26, in which 12 people including former CPI(M) MLA Amitabha Datta and senior party... |
Stop Flawed SIRCPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on November 29, 2025THE CPI(M) reiterates its strong opposition to the manner in which the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls is being carried out across the country. |
Stop the SIR in Andhra Pradesh immediatelyThe round table meeting held at M. B. Vijnana Kendram, Vijayawada, unanimously demanded that the state and central governments stop the programme of Special Intensive Revision of the voters list in Andhra Pradesh. |
The BJP Playbook to Hand Over Power Sector to Private PlayersThe BJP’s anti-farmer face always gets exposed despite its numerous farmer-friendly announcements, advertisements, and claims. This time, the BJP’s mask has been removed by power companies. An order was issued stating that if electricity is supplied to farmers for even one minute longer than 10 hours, the salary of the supplier employee will be deducted.... |
