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2 months ago | 
countercurrents.org | Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd |Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Gurpreet Singh |Harsh Thakor
Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away on 26 December, 2024, at a time when Narendra Modi, an aggressive political leader, in the sense of Aristotle’s phrase ‘man is a political animal’ is ruling. Before his ten years rule was Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the first Hindutva ruler, who ruled India for the first time for more than five years by putting a stamp of RSS ideology in the administration. He was a Kautilyan in the BJP cultural nationalist growth.
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Jan 18, 2025 | 
countercurrents.org | Harsh Thakor |zeenat khan |Qurban Ali |Waseem Ahmad Bhat
Jagjit Singh Sohal alias Sharma, one of the premier leaders of the Communist Revolutionary Movement of India and one of the pioneers of the Naxalite movement and CPI(ML) in Punjab, passed away on October 20th. Sohal, who hailed from Shampur village in Sangrur district, was a contemporary of Jagir Singh Joga, Satpal Dang and Harkishan Singh Surjit. He was part of the Communist Party of India when it was headquartered in Lahore.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
countercurrents.org | Harsh Thakor |zeenat khan |Qurban Ali |Waseem Ahmad Bhat
Senior advocate and one of India’s most prominent lawyers Iqbal M Chagla, expired on Sunday in Mumbai at the age of 85. I M Chagla’s contributions to the legal arena were most commendable with his legacy carving a permanent niche. Chagla’s death has left a void in the legal fraternity which is difficult to substitute. He served as a role model for countless legal professionals. His life work epitomised human rights and protection of the rule of law.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
countercurrents.org | Harsh Thakor |Qurban Ali |Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Suresh Khairnar
Jagmohan Singh, a veteran communist revolutionary from Punjab left us on January 5 after a prolonged fight against cancer in the hospital. Hundreds of readers and supporters of revolutionary magazine Surkh leeh, the communist revolutionary publication he served to the last, congregated n Bathinda for his last rites.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Basit Nabi |Waseem Majazi |Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Suresh Khairnar
The breathtaking beauty of the Kashmir Valley, often called “Paradise on Earth,” stands in stark contrast to the mental health crisis increasingly affecting its inhabitants. The prevalence of mental health problems in the region is staggering, with 45% of Kashmir’s adult population (1.8 million) suffering from some form of mental health problem.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Suresh Khairnar |Firdous Nazir |Waseem Majazi
After 10 years, Jammu and Kashmir, which was made a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370, held Assembly elections. The J&K National Conference won 42 seats, a clean majority. The BJP faced a challenging outcome in the Kashmir Valley, where all 19 of its candidates were unsuccessful, with many losing their deposits. This result reflects the party’s persistent struggle to gain traction and support in the region.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Bhabani Nayak |Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Firdous Nazir |Aqib Inshaab
The people of Jammu and Kashmir experienced significant relief as they participated in assembly elections for the first time in a decade, marking the first electoral process since 2014 and following the abrogation of Article 370 along with the much talked about Delimitation process. The longing for democratic representation had been a pressing issue for the populace of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Bhabani Nayak |Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Firdous Nazir |Nilofar Suhrawardy
In the international sphere, an orgy of imperialist violence and wars on multiple fronts is unleashed on the world’s population to divide people on religious and nationalist lines, destabilise peace, deepen crises, and control resources in the name of nationalism and religion.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Suresh Khairnar |Firdous Nazir |Bharat Dogra
Kulgam, located in the southernmost part of Kashmir, India, is renowned for its scenic beauty, featuring lush green forests and Kashmir’s only major waterfall. This district is distinctive not only for its natural landscape but also for the harmonious coexistence of diverse religious and political communities. It stands out as one of the few regions where communists, particularly the CPI(M), have not only garnered substantial support but have also maintained a significant presence over time.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
countercurrents.org | Suresh Khairnar |Waseem Ahmad Bhat |Firdous Nazir |Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor
Today on the birthday of Hazrat Mohammad Saheb, I am trying to give you information about how the people of Kashmir have been practicing one of the teachings he gave to his followers for centuries.
