Below we publish the messages of greetings received from the Communist Parties of China, Cuba, Vietnam, Korea, and LaosCommunist Party of ChinaDEAR Comrades,Delighted to learn that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will convene its 23rd National Congress, the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China wishes to extend to you our warm congratulations. With a history of over 100 years, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has been an important player in the political arena of India long committed to exploring a path to so

THE month of April has seen a sharp escalation in the attacks on Muslims by the Hindutva forces.  Using  the nine-day Navaratri festival beginning on April 2 and culminating on Ram Navami day on April 10, the RSS outfits like the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal have in a planned and organised manner utilised the Hindu new year day on April 2 and the Ram Navami processions on April 10 to target the Muslim community.The modus operandi has been the same in various parts of the country – processions with arms are taken out and as they pass through Muslim loc

Below we publish the resolutions adopted by the 23rd Congress of the CPI(M)THE 23rd Congress of the CPI(M) salutes the historic and path-breaking achievements of the Left Democratic Front government led by the  CPI(M), which has been in office in Kerala since 2016.

WHEN the land of people’s movements and struggles played host to the 23rd Party Congress, it scripted a new history. The 23rd Party Congress of CPI(M) at Kannur was made a huge success by the efficient organisation, spirited coordination and hard work with determination. The energetic support offered by the Party workers, sympathisers, fellow travellers and the common people was crucial in achieving this.Deliberations of the Party Congress have been reported in these columns.

ONE of the major reasons for rising income inequality in both developed and developing countries in the globalised economy is the widening wage gap between skilled and unskilled workers in different sectors. It is often attributed to the increasing demand for skilled workers, particularly on account of rise in the use of technology in the production process.