Tag: politics
Language as Politics and the Future of a Multilingual Nationality
The complexity of the Indian nation-state draws majorly from the fact that there was and can never be a uniform acceptance of a singular language.The piece that follows takes us through this urgent crisis of our times.
Restoring Faith in Democratic and Peaceful Resistance: The Time to Rethink the Left
As critical thinkers and politically aware students, we must not make the mistake of allowing the construction of a Left hegemony in the JNU campus.
EXCERPT | How Not to Make a Distinction Between the Religious and the Secular
Hinduism, argues Shashi Tharoor, has to be rescued from its self-proclaimed protectors.
Making University Campuses Conducive to Gender Justice
The growing incidences of sexual violence on university campuses has enhanced the need for bodies that take urgent action against the culprits and ensure safer environments for all.
POSCO Amendment Bill Passed in Raj Sabha
The Rajya Sabha passed the POSCO Amendment Bill with support from leaders across political parties.
What Do You Do With The Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University?
When the Vice-Chancellor of Tripura university hoists the ABVP flag, we feel the damage that the politically appointed Vice-Chancellors have caused to the culture of higher education.
Rushed Back to Mumbai, Karnataka Rebel MLAs Await Speaker’s Decision
The speaker of the assembly Ramesh Kumar has agreed that the resignations of the rebel MLAs has now been submitted in the correct format, but said that he requires time to examine them.
Crisis in Karnataka Continues as Rebel MLAs Move SC over Non- Acceptance of Resignations
The Karnataka political crisis continues as the rebel MLAs moving with the SC seeking action against the Speaker for not accepting their resignations with a deliberate motive.
Karnataka in Deep Political Crisis as Congress- JD(S)Government May Soon Collapse
The political turmoil in the state of Karnataka only seems to ripen as 13 MLAs from the Congress- JD(S) alliance government have walked out. The coalition government may lose its majority if the Speaker accepts their resignations today.
The Implications of Cultural Politics for the Social Order
Politics and culture have an inherently complex relationship whereby both influence the others’ potential to transform society.
