Manmohanomics
Manmohanomics (n.) /mʌnˈmoʊhənəˌnɒmɪks/ : An ideology of an economic system, named after its founder Manmohan Singh, defined by the ruthless oppression of the working masses, the plundering of natural resources,...
Primitive Accumulation: Beginnings of Capitalism
Most of us have come across the term primitive accumulation numerous times, especially while reading Marxist literature. Intuitively, we understand it as the process where the gentry or capitalists accumulate...
Refugee Education in Limbo: Navigating India’s Legal hurdle
Sana, a nine-year-old Afghan refugee living in New Delhi, is caught in a cycle of poverty and exploitation. Forced into begging by a local gang that preys on vulnerable refugee...
Oppose the US Consulate in Bengaluru!
The U.S. and Indian governments dedicated a new U.S. consulate site in Bengaluru on 17th January. The consulate became a point of contention between the Congress and the BJP as...
Stop Human Rights Violations, Extra-judicial Killings and Militarisation of Bastar
The escalated war on Maoists has seen security forces in Chhattisgarh kill at least 47 Maoists within 3 weeks of January 2025, while it is reported that 250 Maoists were...
Recent Developments in the Right to Protest Movement
The expression of dissent forms the very fabric of social change in any society. Protests have played a crucial role in shaping the course of history. It is through social...
UGC’s War on Higher Education
The University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Draft Guidelines 2025 are a direct assault on academic freedom, inclusivity, and social justice in Indian higher education. Marketed as reforms aligned with the National...
Killing of Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar Exposes Press Freedom Challenges
The murder of Mukesh Chandrakar, a freelance journalist from Chhattisgarh, has once again brought into sharp focus the precarious conditions faced by journalists in India. He worked diligently to bring...
Why is UUCMS a Matter of Concern for Students?
Unified University and College Management System (UUCMS) is a project to digitise the activities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Everything from admissions and examinations to awarding degrees will be done...
Montfort College and its Nosedive
Montfort College, Indiranagar, has a tiny student body (fewer than 300 students enrolled across its Masters and Bachelors programs) which makes it an attractive destination for those who wish for...