Many arguments are given to justify unemployment- increasing population, `unwillingness' of the people to work or even affirmative action. However, if full employment is possible in times of war, why cannot we have it always ? This booklet explores the social reasons behind unemployment.
FInance Minister Arun Jaitley's fourth budget has been hailed by the media as pro-poor and pro-farmer. Is it really so? What will be its impact on the people and the economy? This book analyses these issues in a language that everyone can understand.
This book explains the historical, social and economic background of fascism and also shows in detail how India is heading towards its own version of fascism. A must read, to understand today's situation.
English translation of famous essay, 'Devalacha Dharma ani Dharmachi Devale' by renowned Maharashtrian social reformer Prabhodhankar Thackeray who had worked in the early 20th century with Satyashodhak Samaj
This book brings out Swami Vivekanand as true human being, and not the person who worked for religion. Dr. Dattaprasad Dabholkar have given this excellent article.
Demonetisation, the classical plunder to the people of the country. This booklet tries to evaluate and make people think, whether it is really making the things, which it claims ? and if not, then why ?
Education is probably the most important component of nation and society building. This book exposes in detail the policies of the Indian ruling classes towards education - a policy of corporatisation and lately of saffronisation.
In the name of globalization, foreign brigands are being invited back into the country. In the 18th Century they had to use force. This time they are being welcomed with a red carpet. This booklet is an overview of the post-liberalisation policies and how they are instrumental in selling out the country again.
It comprises of nine articles on how women are stereotyped in society.It questions the unjust practices conducted under the name of traditions, rituals and also critiques the role of media in promoting women as a commodity.
Nature has declared Enough is enough. Unless we move fast to rectify the damage done to nature, irreversible processes will be set in action which will wipe out human civilisation.
It exposes the real reason behind the Indo-US Nuclear Deal and how Nuclear Energy is not at all cheap safe and clean. It also explains how India can fulfill it's energy needs without going nuclear.
Through advertisements featuring the country's most popular film stars and cricketers Coke and Pepsi have so mesmerised the Indian youth that today, thirst has become synonymous with these cold drinks. But these cold-drinks are not only hazardous to health but also to the environment.
It exposes Israeli terror backed by U.S.A against the Palestinians rendering the Palestinians refugees in their own country and also highlights the heroic struggle carried by Palestinians.
One of the most well researched and extensive critiques of the nuclear energy policy, this book remains unchallenged by the Nuclear Establishment. Systematically demolishing the myths of `safe, clean, cheap' nuclear energy, it exposes the real reason behind the Indo-US Nuclear Deal and India's nuclear push.
हे पुस्तक फॅसिझमची ऐतिहासिक, सामाजिक आणि आर्थिक पार्श्वभुमी मांडते आणि भारताचा प्रवास सुद्धा कशाप्रकारे ’भारतीय फॅसिझमच्या’ दिशेने चालला आहे याची मांडणी करते. आजची परिस्थिती कशी निर्माण झाली हे समजण्यासाठी या पुस्तक वाचणे गरजेचे आहे.
मोदी सरकार दावा करीत आहे की नोटाबंदीमुळे बनावट नोटांवर व त्यापासून दहशतवादाला पुरवल्या जाणार्या पैश्यांवर जरब बसेल आणि काळ्या पैशाला लगाम लागेल. पण काळ्या पैशाला चाप लावण्यासाठी काळ्या प्राप्तीच्या निर्मितीच्या स्त्रोतांवर आघात करणे गरजेचे आहे - पण सरकार मात्र त्याबद्दल काहीच करत नाहीये...
Dr Dabolkar, Com Pansare and Prof Kalburgi were murdered in broad daylight by right wing extremists. But why ? What were these people saying and doing that threatened the extremists so much ? Read this to find out.
समाजात जात, वंश, वर्ग यातील विषमतेप्रमाणे स्त्री-पुरुषांमधील विषमतासुद्धा पूर्णतः मानवनिर्मित आहे. जर ठरवल तर आपण अशा समाजाची निर्मिति करू शकतो, जिथे मुलगी असण म्हणजे कनिष्ठ, दुर्बल असं नसेल. तसेच मुलगा म्हणजे क्रूर, वर्चस्व गाजवणारा आणि हिंसक नसेल. हे पुस्तक सर्वांनी नक्की वाचले पाहिजे.
In the name of globalization, foreign brigands are being invited back into the country. In the 18th Century they had to use force. This time they are being welcomed with a red carpet. This booklet is an overview of the post-liberalisation policies and how they are instrumental in selling out the country again.
Is it true that the RSS idolizes fascism & Hitler? Is RSS loyal to National Flag? Is RSS loyal to Constitution of India? Does RSS have faith in Democracy, Secularism and Federalism? Why was RSS banned after the murder of Gandhiji? Did RSS support the Freedom Movement?
Many arguments are given to justify unemployment- increasing population, `unwillingness' of the people to work or even affirmative action. However, if full employment is possible in times of war, why cannot we have it always ? This booklet explores the social reasons behind unemployment.
The government pushed through a bill in the Indian Parliament to allow FDI upto 49% in the insurance sector. The government is claiming that it will lead to increased insurance penetration, and will lead to greater mobilisation of domestic savings for investment in the infrastructure sector. Will FDI indeed
A classic booklet written by Russian revolutionary Pyotr Kropotkin, appealing to the youth of society to become aware of the various social problems prevailing in the society and devote their time to find a solution for the same.
Koli ani Mashi is a Marathi translation of a famous pamphlet 'The Spider & The Fly' by Liebknecht, written for German workers. Using a simple metaphor, the logic of the unjust system is explained.
It reveals the policies that are being implemented in Education before and after Independence and how the education system is being sold to corporates from India and abroad while the majority of Indians have no access to free and good quality education.
We remember Bhagat Singh only as a patriot and a martyr. But do we know what ideals he gave his life for ? This collection of Bhagat Singh's original writings reveals his ideas and opinions.
Bhagat Singh was an Atheist, not out of arrogance but because he understood the workings of the world, life and suffering. In this great essay he explains the rational and human approach that led him to atheism.
This booklet by Prabodhankar Thakarey is a scathing critique of temples and other institutions of organised Brahminical religion, which are used for exploitation of the common people, in the name of faith.
It exposes the real reason behind the Indo-US Nuclear Deal and how Nuclear Energy is not at all cheap safe and clean. It also explains how India can fulfill it's energy needs without going nuclear.
Jaganyachya Hakkache Andolan (Movement for right to dignified life) is a manifesto of a statewide movement undertaken by many progressive groups and parties of Maharashtra
Through advertisements featuring the country's most popular film stars and cricketers Coke and Pepsi have so mesmerised the Indian youth that today, thirst has become synonymous with these cold drinks. But these cold-drinks are not only hazardous to health but also to the environment.
अनेक स्त्रियांना मासिक पालीमागच विज्ञान माहिती नसत, म्हणूनच या विषयाची एका स्त्रीला आणि वयात येणाऱ्या मुलीला शास्त्रीय माहिती मिळायला हवी, याबद्दल अंधश्रद्धाळू कल्पना गळून पाडाव्यात या आशेने आपल्या माहितीसाठी हि पुस्तिका प्रकाशित करत आहोत .
अनेक स्त्रियांना मासिक पालीमागच विज्ञान माहिती नसत, म्हणूनच या विषयाची एका स्त्रीला आणि वयात येणाऱ्या मुलीला शास्त्रीय माहिती मिळायला हवी, याबद्दल अंधश्रद्धाळू कल्पना गळून पाडाव्यात या आशेने आपल्या माहितीसाठी हि पुस्तिका प्रकाशित करत आहोत .
Hindi translation of Subhash Ware's primer on the Indian Constitution - An important booklet at a time when fascist forces are threatening the very Constitution of the country.
This book brings out Swami Vivekanand as true human being, and not the person who worked for religion. Dr. Dattaprasad Dabholkar have given this excellent article.
मोदी सरकार दावा करीत आहे की नोटाबंदीमुळे बनावट नोटांवर व त्यापासून दहशतवादाला पुरवल्या जाणार्या पैश्यांवर जरब बसेल आणि काळ्या पैशाला लगाम लागेल. पण काळ्या पैशाला चाप लावण्यासाठी काळ्या प्राप्तीच्या निर्मितीच्या स्त्रोतांवर आघात करणे गरजेचे आहे - पण सरकार मात्र त्याबद्दल काहीच करत नाहीये...
Lokayat is an activists group based in the city of Pune, India. We are a part of the nationwide anti-globalisation movement. We work on various social issues.