Why the Technology of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Should Be Stopped

Why the Technology of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Should Be Stopped

It is heartening to note from recent media reports that the Indian government is unlikely to give approval to the highly hazardous technology of genetically modified mosquitoes or genetic control of mosquitoes. A recent front-page report in the Business Line (August 20, 2018) titled “Govt. may swat GM Mosquitoes” written by Rahul Wadke said, “The…

Theatre of Absurd: Modi and the Dawoodi Bohra Pontiff

Theatre of Absurd: Modi and the Dawoodi Bohra Pontiff

The invitation by the High Priest of Dawoodi Bohras, a Shia Muslim sub-sect, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address their religious congregation on 14 September 2018 on the occasion of Muharram, and the PM accepting the invite, can only be described as the theatre of absurd. Prime Minister Modi is the leader of a…

If Maoist Violence is Illegitimate, How is Hindutva Violence and State Violence Justified?

If Maoist Violence is Illegitimate, How is Hindutva Violence and State Violence Justified?

If Maoist Violence is Illegitimate, How is Hindutva Violence and State Violence Justified? There was major police action against Sudha Bhardwaj, Gautam Navlakha, Varvara Rao, Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira on 28 August 2018. Before this, the police had arrested Professor Shoma Sen, Adocate Sudhir Gadling, Sudhir Dhawle, Mahesh Raut and Rona Wilson on 6…

There is Still Time for an Ecological Revolution to Prevent Hothouse Earth

There is Still Time for an Ecological Revolution to Prevent Hothouse Earth

There is Still Time for an Ecological Revolution to Prevent Hothouse Earth John Bellamy Foster, editor of the Socialist Journal Monthly Review published from New York,  interviewed by Fiona Ferguson, a Belfast-based activist. The interview below is posted on the Irish socialist website REBEL. Q: Recent record high temperatures might suggest the development towards climate…

Calling Naidu’s Bluffs

Calling Naidu’s Bluffs

Calling Naidu’s Bluffs In the recently concluded World Hindu Congress (WHC) in Chicago, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu stated that “the only country that accepts all religions is India”. He also said, “Even though we have so much strength, we never attacked anyone in history.”Some time ago, hundreds of the country’s top writers, artists, scientists, historians, film…

Linking Aadhaar to Bank Accounts will Destroy the Banking System

Linking Aadhaar to Bank Accounts will Destroy the Banking System

Linking Aadhaar to Bank Accounts will Destroy the Banking System Unique ID is not unique, does not certify anything, says UIDAI In a shocking admission, the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has admitted, in response to a RTI (Right to Information) query, that it does not certify the identity, address, date of birth, resident…

Four Years of Modi Government: Two Circles of Growth

Four Years of Modi Government: Two Circles of Growth

Four Years of Modi Government: Two Circles of Growth The ruling dispensation in India is facing a crisis of low growth, protests by major sections of the population—farmers, youth and traders—and criticism about non fulfillment of the many promises it has made. It has announced many policies but not only is their implementation tardy, many…