Foreign Policy Compromises National Sovereignty

FOREIGN policy is an extension of the domestic policies pursued by the ruling classes. The foreign policy of the Modi government in the last 20 months, since it assumed office, reflects the rightward shift in Indian politics. The foreign policy and strategic orientation militates against India’s sovereignty, an independent foreign policy and strategic autonomy.

Combat the Double Whammy Attack For a Better India

IT is indeed a tragedy that we move towards our 67th Republic Day with the country bowing its head in shame and in anguish over the circumstances that have pushed a young bright dalit student to commit suicide in one of our premier central universities. The University of Hyderabad was declared only last year by the president of India who is also the visitor of the University to be the best university in the country. It is in this university that we find such a gruesome incident taking place.

Book VC for Student's Suicide

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on January 18.

THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its deep anguish at the suicide of a dalit student, Vemula Rohit, in the Central University of Hyderabad.

The five dalit students were on indefinite hunger strike protesting against the newly-appointed vice chancellor’s decision to rusticate them from the hostels of the University.

On CPI(M)’s Electoral Tactics

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement on January 17, 2016.

THERE is a lot of speculation over the tactics that the CPI(M) will employ in the forthcoming elections to the state assemblies. The CPI(M)’s electoral tactics will be in accordance with the political-tactical line adopted at its 21st Party Congress. The Polit Bureau and the Central Committee will take a decision at an appropriate time regarding electoral tactics in each of these states.

The Republic under Siege

AS India observes the 66th anniversary of the Republic, it is necessary to have a hard look at the state of affairs in the country. The adoption of the Republican Constitution on January 26, 1950 was a major achievement of the independent India. It is under the Republican Constitution that a parliamentary democratic system was instituted.

International Congress on Kerala Studies Culminates with a Hope for a New Kerala

THE fourth edition of International Congress on Kerala Studies organised by AKG Padana Gaveshana Kendram (AKG Study and Research Centre) has been successfully held, culminating in the drawing up of a master plan to create a new Kerala. The two day conference held at seven venues in Thiruvananthapuram amidst the presence of a galaxy of leaders from Left and Democratic parties and experts in respective fields has given a hope to foresee the revival of Kerala model of development which changed the socio-economic status of the state.

ICWA Releases Calendar Dedicated to Gadharites

THE Indo-Canadian Workers’ Association (ICWA) of Canada held a public meeting in Surrey in British Columbia on December 20, 2015 and released its annual calendar of 2016. ICWA has been publishing a calendar, dedicated to the memories of Gadharites, for the past nine years. It contains all the important dates of events related the Gadhar Movement.

India-Pakistan Dialogue Must Continue for Peace in South Asia

COUNTRIES in the South Asian region cannot live in normalcy unless India and Pakistan are able to arrive at a working relationship by resolving their mutual disputes on the basis of ‘give and take policy’.

National Seminar on Malnutrition, Govt Policies & ICDS

ON January 6, 2016, the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers (AIFAWH) completed 25 years. The occasion coincided with the eighth conference of AIFAWH. A national seminar on ‘Malnutrition, Government policies and ICDS was held at Sundarayya Vignana Kendram on January 6, 2016.Noted journalist ‘activist’ P Sainath demanded ‘food equality’ rather than food security on priority basis to be ensured in the country. In this regard, the anganwadi workers and helpers are doing work that is more important than any official in the country, he said.

AIFAWH Conference Concludes with the Resolve to End Exploitation

THE eighth conference of the All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers concluded with a massive rally in Hyderabad on January 10. The rally began from Sundaraiah Park and culminated in a public meeting at Indira Park.

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