Open Space
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Manipur: Fundamental right of being able to move about freely in the country is being violated
Clearly the fundamental right guaranteed to citizens under the Constitution, of being able to move about freely in the country, is being violated. The conflict has taken a heavy toll on the lives of common Meiteis and Kukis, many of whom languish in relief camps and face an uncertain future.
VOICES
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SKM Extends Support to Farmers Struggle against Electricity Privatisation, Boycotting Prepaid Smart Meters
In district Bargarh, Western Odisha, more than 15,000 farmers protested against the smart meters and voluntarily removed the smart meters installed at their homes and farms and piled them up in the office of Tata Power in Padmapur and other blocks. Smart Meter boycott has become a widespread movement in Bargarh and surrounding districts of Western Odisha.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
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Birsa’s Forlorn Children
The 150th birth anniversary this year of the tribal martyred hero, Bhagwan Birsa Munda (1874-1900) has begun to be observed with deserved enthusiasm in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and other parts of the country. Many Indians, especially those of tribal stock, would perhaps agree that this is an appropriate time to dwell on the abysmal conditions in which Birsa’s children are forced to live and die.
LOUNGE
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How Capitalism Became a Threat to Democracy
What has happened is that capitalism has been changed drastically by technology. Milton Friedman’s vision of Capitalism and Freedom now seems out of touch with economic reality. Yet because many still cling to it, the policy reforms we need are being blocked. Without greater public mobilization to support them, the threat to democracy will continue to grow, in America and around the globe.
REVIEW
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SKM Extends Support to Farmers Struggle against Electricity Privatisation, Boycotting Prepaid Smart Meters
In district Bargarh, Western Odisha, more than 15,000 farmers protested against the smart meters and voluntarily removed the smart meters installed at their homes and farms and piled them up in the office of Tata Power in Padmapur and other blocks. Smart Meter boycott has become a widespread movement in Bargarh and surrounding districts of Western Odisha.