Work-Life Balance and the Right to Disconnect

ONE of the major issues facing the modern employment sector today is the challenge of maintaining a work-life balance. The relationship between life and work has been a constant throughout human history – people have always sought work to improve their living standards. However, in the present era, significant transformations have taken place in our work culture.Exploitation has become a defining feature of the contemporary capitalist system.

Tripura: SFI State Conference Calls for Fighting Education Crisis

AMID stormy weather and torrential rain, the 21st Tripura State Conference of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) was successfully held on May 30-31, 2025 in Kailashahar town, Unakoti district. Despite facing significant logistical challenges due to the weather, the Reception Committee managed to hold the conference as planned.

On the Push Back of People into Bangladesh

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on May 31THE Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemns the inhuman ‘push-back’ and deportation of suspected Bangladeshi citizens. The government should deal with those who have entered the country illegally according to the well-laid out procedures.In the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, BJP-led state governments and the central government have been targeting Bengali- speaking Muslims in particular, and without any verification, pushed them to Bangladesh.

Comrade Lahanu Kom: A Versatile Mass Leader

IN the demise of Comrade Lahanu Kom on May 28, 2025, the CPI(M) and AIKS have lost one of their popular and versatile adivasi mass leaders. For several decades, Lahanu Kom was a state committee member and later state secretariat member of the CPI(M), and also state vice president of the AIKS. He remained loyal to the Red Flag all his Party life of 66 years.

Navigating Adversity: Kerala’s Financial Journey

THE Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has completed four years in its second consecutive term since May 2021. This marks the ninth year of continuous governance under his leadership.

PM’s Bihar Visit Falls Flat: Public Discontent Grows Amid Empty Promises

THE worst terrorist attack in the picturesque town of Pahalgam, Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists who were there to enjoy the beauty of nature with their loved ones. One image in particular – of a newlywed woman sitting in shock beside the lifeless body of her husband – has seared itself into the nation’s collective memory and will haunt us for years to come.In the wake of such a ghastly incident, the nation expected that the prime minister would immediately visit the site, and take decisive steps to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Discrimination of Women in Armed Forces

THE Government of India's decision to include two women officers from the armed forces alongside the Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs during the press briefing on ‘Operation Sindoor’ has been widely hailed as a masterstroke in showcasing women’s empowerment.

Delhi: Demolition at Madrasi Camp Sparks Outcry over Uninhabitable Rehabilitation Flats

THE demolition drive at Madrasi Camp near Jangpura-B has triggered widespread outrage, as the government agencies violate court directives and fail to ensure dignified rehabilitation for displaced residents.On May 9, 2025, the Delhi High Court had issued clear orders aimed at balancing the removal of encroachments with the smooth rehabilitation of affected residents.

AILU Condemns Opposition to Ambedkar Statue at Gwalior High Court Premises

THE All India Lawyers’ Union (AILU) has strongly condemned the ongoing opposition to the proposed installation of a statue of Dr B R Ambedkar within the premises of the Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, calling it a "dubious attempt to bring back Manusmriti and Manuvadi ideology through the back door."In a statement issued on June 2, the AILU noted that Dr. Ambedkar is not only the principal architect of the Indian Constitution but also a towering figure in the fight against caste oppression and social inequality.

BJP Govt’s Eleven Years of Betrayal: Kharif MSP Way below Promised C2+50%

THE Minimum Support Price (MSP) announced for the Kharif season 2025-26 by the BJP led union government is yet another betrayal by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi; to be precise for the eleventh Kharif in a row. The BJP government has made tall claims that it has given a major boost to farmers by approving a MSP package worth Rs 2.07 lakh crore for the Kharif season of 2025-26. The corporate media has immediately joined the bandwagon and parroted the claim that the new MSP ensures at least 50 per cent profit over the cost of production.

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