Although seaweed has been used in Indian folk medicine for thousands of years, it has never played as large a part in Indian culture as it has in other Asian countries. However, picking seaweed for traditional remedies is an age-old practice along coastal settlements such as Pamban Island and the Gulf of Mannar, a richly… Read More The world's fastest-growing source of food. By Meenakshi J
The farmers’ movement is now a battle not just for the peasantry, but also for justice and dignity – “The people of Punjab not only know how to farm, they also know how to protect their fields,” said farm leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan from the Tikri border, Delhi, where farmers are camping in protest against the Centre’s… Read More Navsharan Singh: A million reasons to march
“Calling it the justice system gives a false impression. Just using the term ‘justice’ gives you the sense that it is a just system,” Forbes said. Black people make up about 13% of the U.S. population but account for about half of all exonerations and 54% of homicide exonerations since 1989.. DETROIT – Walter Forbes was a full-time student… Read More Omar Abdel-Baqui: Michigan man imprisoned for nearly 4 decades exonerated after witness admits lying
NB: Continuing the discussion of issues raised by the ongoing kisan agitation, here are some observations made by Jairus Banaji on the nature of corporate domination and subjugation of peasant agriculture. They appeared on his Facebook page, the dates of which are appended. A long-standing dodge in mainstream commentary on economic policy as well as in political… Read More Jairus Banaji on the Indian corporate strategy of subordinating farm households and family labor
LOVE JIHAD LAW WILL FAIL HINDUTVA IS OUTDATED, POINTLESS Bakvaas: Muslim Hindu Se Zyada Ho Jaaenge SONIA A DISASTER RAHUL A CATASTROPHE Arvind Kala Speaks: Bandarr Hamare Baap / Sushant Singh Rajput Case ki Faaltu Baatein / Mere Khayal Hindu Dharam Per / I Like Hinduism, I am an atheist … Read More Arvind Kala – LOVE JIHAD LAW WILL FAIL. Seasoned Indian journalist speaks his mind on current issues
At the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the country’s new Parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that in a vibrant democracy like India, there was room for differences, but not disconnect. This is a welcome acknowledgement of the Argumentative Indian who loves debate, who is curious about the world around them and is open to… Read More Shyam Saran: If Modi really sees India as a democracy, then he must stop the labelling exercise / Sukhbir Badal says BJP is ‘real tukde tukde gang, has smashed national unity’
The decisive Battle of Plassey that gave the East India Company its foothold in India and established its rule was lost not for lack of battlefield valour but because of the treachery of a military general. An African saying warns: “An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by… Read More Amit Bhaduri: Faces in mirror held up by farmers’ protest
NB: Here are some observations which I have received from friends (or passed on by them) on Indian agriculture. The observations have been provoked by the current farmer agitation. The comments are placed in the order I received them. Some are in the public domain, and helped spark off the debate. Five of these are listed… Read More Discussion on Indian Agriculture and the ongoing Kisan agitation
NB: John le Carré was a literary genius and not just a writer of espionage thrillers. His novels were beautifully written, with deep existential reflection about the frailty and decency of human beings, and about contemporary politics. A Perfect Spy, The Honourable Schoolboy and The Russia House were among those which plunged readers into the conflicts of… Read More John le Carré, author of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 89 / Betrayal, illusion, late middle age — John Le Carré novels were more than just spy thrillers
Iran has executed a former opposition figure over his involvement in anti-government protests in 2017, state TV announced on Saturday. Ruhollah Zam had been granted political asylum in France and reportedly lived in Paris, running a website called Amadnews and a channel on the Telegram messaging app, before being “lured” back to Iran. State television… Read More Iran executes opposition activist over 2017 anti-government protests
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