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Hindutva Way Of Killing The Constitution| Countercurrents

2 months ago | countercurrents.org | Suresh Khairnar |Cedric Prakash |Ram Puniyani |Srinivas Katherasala

The second longest serving RSS chief (1940-73), Shri Madhav Sadashivrao Golwalkar, three years after independence, formed his own political entity (1950) which he named Jansangh, which is now called BJP. The purpose behind it was to protect the capitalists, upper class and upper castes.
Destroying Secularism

2 months ago | countercurrents.org | Cedric Prakash |Ram Puniyani |Srinivas Katherasala |Madabhushi Sridhar

On 28 January 2025, the well-known Calcutta daily ‘The Telegraph’ carried an article entitled ‘Rub your eyes: Hindu Rashtra Constitution to be unveiled at Mahakumbh on Basant Panchami’. The seemingly innocuous inside-page article, speaks volumes not only of the insidious yet meticulous plans which are being made, but also of the calculated attempts to destroy the secular character of the nation and ultimately the sanctity of the Constitution of India.
76 Years Of Triumphs And Trials| Countercurrents

2 months ago | countercurrents.org | Srinivas Katherasala |Madabhushi Sridhar |Hiren Gohain |Ram Puniyani

The Constitution of India, adopted on January 26, 1950, stands as a testament to the vision of a democratic, just, and inclusive society. As India celebrates its 76th Republic Day, it is imperative to reflect upon the journey of the Constitution over the past 75 years, its achievements, and the challenges that lie ahead. The adoption of the Constitution marked the dawn of a new era for India, a country that had just emerged from the shadows of colonial rule.
Brighter Schools Make Learning A Happier Experience

Dec 9, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Srinivas Katherasala |Yanis Iqbal |Henry A. Giroux

Any visitor to Dihri school, located in a remote village of Hussainabad block of Palamau district, is in for a surprise. There are big-screen TV sets in some class-rooms with inverters and one can easily connect to any lesson of any subject on the TV screen in a matter of minutes. There is a separate library room well-stocked with books. The class rooms are brightly painted with pictures relevant to lessons of various classes. The water-station and toilets have been improved.
Insights On World Soil Day| Countercurrents

Dec 5, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Srinivas Katherasala |Sandesh Deshmukh |Bharat Dogra |Farooque Chowdhury

World Soil Day reminds us of the vital role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth. However, celebrating soil for just one day is not enough to address the urgent issue of soil degradation. To secure our future food production, we must adopt a proactive and ongoing approach to soil monitoring, management, and conservation. Human activities, driven by the pursuit of comfort and progress, have severely degraded soil health.
The Threat Of Predatory Journals To Indian Research| Countercurrents

Nov 24, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Srinivas Katherasala |Yanis Iqbal |Bharat Dogra |Henry A. Giroux

In recent years, India’s higher education system has witnessed considerable growth and transformation. However, along with these advancements, challenges such as predatory journals have emerged, undermining the academic and professional futures of many scholars. Predatory journals exploit the eagerness of researchers to publish their work quickly, often at the expense of quality and credibility.
A System Ensuring Financial Stability For Farmers And Strengthening Food Security| Countercurrents

Nov 5, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vikas Meshram |Sanjay N. Parate |Srinivas Katherasala |Bharat Dogra

In India, around 60% of the population depends on agriculture, which serves as the main livelihood source for millions. Despite this, farmers often do not receive fair compensation for their labor, exposing them to financial instability. To address this issue, the government has introduced the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system. The purpose of MSP is to provide farmers with a guaranteed price for their crops, helping to prevent financial losses.
Farmers Of The World Must Unite To Oppose Big Business Interests That Are Devastating Farming And Food Systems| Countercurrents

Oct 26, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Bharat Dogra |Srinivas Katherasala |Anchal Kashyap |Elizabeth Henderson

The farming and food system must be based on a very large number of small or reasonably sized farmers (including family farms) and small agro-processing units, producing healthy food in ecologically protective ways. Instead small farmers are being displaced and family farms are disappearing as those who are truly dedicated to farming have to say tearful farewells to their farms, while billionaires and richest corporations acquire millions of acres of farmland.
Bold New Proposals For Peace On Earth| Countercurrents

Oct 6, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Alice Slater |Bharat Dogra |Athmanathan Indrajith |Srinivas Katherasala

The world may have dodged an immediate bullet when the U.S. intelligence agencies warned, this week, that by giving in to Ukraine’s pleading for long range missiles that could attack targets deep into Russia, we would be poking the Russian bear beyond its patience without even influencing the outcome of the war in Ukraine’s favor.