Delhi Riots: False Witnesses, Fabricated Evidence

IN a shocking revelation, an analysis by the Indian Express (published on September 17, 2025) shows that in the criminal cases filed after the deadly Delhi riots of 2020, nearly one fifth of acquittals were due to fabricated evidence, fictitious witnesses, police dictated statements, imaginary ‘facts’ added by investigating officers, and synthetic narratives.

Kerala’s Secular Legacy Re-affirmed!

THE Global Ayyappa Sangamam organised by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) as part of its platinum jubilee celebrations was a grand success. 4,126 participants – including 2,125 from other states and 182 from foreign countries – from 15 countries and 14 states took part in the Sangamam at Pampa on September 20. It served as a vital platform that discussed developmental projects – such as the Sabarimala Master Plan, the proposed Sabarimala Airport, and other initiatives — which are aimed at improving infrastructure and the pilgrimage experience.

Strengthening the Socialist Cause: A True Tribute to Com Yechury

IT has been a year since Comrade Sitaram Yechury left us. But even today, we have not fully emerged from the deep void his departure created. His absence continues to echo in the movement, reminding us of the clarity, commitment, and revolutionary zeal he embodied.Born into an upper-caste, privileged family, Comrade Yechury made a conscious and unwavering choice – to stand with the oppressed, the exploited, the silenced, and the working people of India. His life was an affirmation of the Marxist understanding that class and caste oppression are interlinked and must be fought together.

GST Rate Reforms Must Benefit People - States Demand Fairness and Transparency

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi announced a drastic change in the GST rates on August 15 during his Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, calling it a ‘Diwali Gift’ to the people of India. In fact, the responsibility for decision-making related to GST rates constitutionally rests with the GST Council, comprising the union finance minister and the finance ministers of all states.

Defend Education: Scrap LOCF Now

ON August 20, 2025, the University Grants Commission (UGC) released the draft Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) for anthropology, chemistry, commerce, economics, geography, home science, mathematics, physical education, and political science. In its public notice, the UGC stated that this draft was shaped in line with the recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The BJP and organisations affiliated with the RSS were the only ones to welcome NEP 2020.

The Domestic Sphere in a New India

UNDER the present regime, when a myriad socio-economic and political challenges confront the people of India, developments in the "domestic sphere" are often put on the back burner in agendas of resistance. This allows those who are in power to hijack the concept of "nari shakti" and make claims of "women-led development" even as they keep intact an entirely regressive approach to women in the "domestic sphere".

Scientists Worldwide Demand International Intervention in Gaza

THE international petition on Gaza, published on September 4, and signed by more than 4,500 scientists, is unprecedented for many reasons. The signatories include some of the world’s most respected scientists and mathematicians, including fourteen Nobel laureates, five Fields Medallists, and twenty Breakthrough Prize winners. The petition states: “We are deeply distressed by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We find it unbearable that an artificial shortage of food appears to be leading to a famine like situation.

The Real Conspiracy behind the ‘Conspiracy’ of Delhi Riots

ON September 2, 2025, the Delhi High Court denied bail to former JNU student and activist Umar Khalid and eight others in a case related to the communal riots that took place in Delhi on February 23-26, 2020. This case is generally known as the ‘larger conspiracy case’ because it is concerned with an alleged conspiracy hatched by several activists to create a communal conflagration in the capital. These activists were involved in the widespread protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) brought in by the Modi government in 2019.

Riddles of Mr Bhagwat

IN a breathtaking display of doublespeak, RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat devoted three days (August 26-28, 2025) to painting his organisation with a nationalist, liberal, inclusive and serene outlook that only wants India to lead the whole humanity into an era of peace and prosperity. The occasion was a lecture organised in New Delhi to mark the completion of 100 years of RSS next month.

In Search of a Multipolar World

THE Modi government has left no stone unturned in praising Trump – from "Namaste Trump" to "Howdy Modi." Not long ago, far-right Hindu groups celebrated Trump’s birthday and even performed rituals for his victory. But despite all the theatrics, Trump has imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods – the highest in Asia. This export duty, applied as "punishment" for buying cheap oil from Russia, will severely impact leather, textiles, IT, and agriculture sectors, risking millions of jobs. Yet, the so-called "56-inch chest" remains silent.

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