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A Nagasaki Doctor’s Lifelong Research on Radiation Exposure: An Interview with Dr. Masao Tomonaga By and , July 10 2026
Dr. Masao Tomonaga shares his Hiroshima-Nagasaki legacy, pioneering radiation research, and lifelong campaign against nuclear weapons and deterrence.
The Pain of Farming Still Persists: A Life Extinguished Every Hour. The Harrowing Story of India’s Agrarian Crisis By , July 06 2026
India loses nearly one farmer or farm labourer every hour to suicide. This article examines the crisis, its causes, and policy solutions.
Sampat Pal’s Journey of Two Decades in Uttar Pradesh, India — Protecting Women, Resisting Injustice By , July 03 2026
How Sampat Pal built the Gulabi Gang into a powerful grassroots movement against violence, corruption and injustice across rural India.
Indonesia’s Geostrategic Balancing Act Will Inspire the Global South By , July 03 2026
Indonesia is balancing ties with the US, China and Russia, positioning itself as a leading Global South power amid the emerging multipolar world.
South Australian Government Goes ‘All in’ on AI Data Centres By , July 03 2026
South Australia bets billions on AI data centres, but critics warn of high energy use, few jobs and the risks of a looming industry bubble.
U.S. Tech Giant NVIDIA Flew to Beijing with Trump to Sell, but China Said No By , July 03 2026
China rejected NVIDIA's chips as it races toward tech self-sufficiency, signaling a historic shift in global innovation and technology leadership.
India: Tap Water Brings Big Relief for Women, They Respond With Increasing Community Involvement By , July 02 2026
Tap water is transforming rural women's lives in Madhya Pradesh, freeing them from daily hardship and enabling greater community leadership.
Rural Women in India Come Together for Water Conservation By , July 01 2026
Women in a Bundelkhand village united to conserve water, inspiring government action and strengthening community-led rural development.
The Game of Defection and the Erosion of Democracy By , July 01 2026
India's rising wave of political defections raises concerns over the anti-defection law, opposition unity and the future of democracy.
Dal Utsav in India: A Confluence of Tradition, Nutrition and Food Sovereignty By , June 25 2026
A tribal women's festival revives traditional pulse processing, strengthening food sovereignty, nutrition and economic self-reliance.
Constructed Loyalty and Political Denial: A Theoretical Analysis of Duterte’s Diehard Support Base By , June 24 2026
The enduring loyalty of Duterte supporters reveals how populism, charisma, and cognitive dissonance can outweigh accountability.
From Migration to Identity: Water, Hard Work, and Indian Women’s New Flight By , June 19 2026
From migration and drought to thriving farms, women in Rajasthan's Lamba Ghata transformed their village through water, self-reliance, and collective action.
Anticipated US-Backed Protests in Indonesia Begin and How It Fits into US Desire to Contain China By , June 18 2026
Indonesia protests unfold amid claims of US interference, military pressure, and growing rivalry over the strategic Malacca Strait.
Arundhati Roy: The Story of a Fearless Writer Who Stood Against Injustice By , June 17 2026
Some people make history not by birth, but through the way they live. Arundhati Roy is one such person.
China, North Korea Draw Closer Amid a Weakening US By , June 17 2026
The Fractured Culture of the Philippines: Showbiz, Status, Superstition, and the Trivialization of Politics By , June 11 2026
A closer look at how showbiz culture, superstition, and status obsession shape Philippine politics and public life.
Equality Waiting at the Threshold of the Indian Parliament By , June 08 2026
As long as the voice of Indian women does not reach the decision-making table with equal strength, democracy will remain incomplete.
A New Aanganwadi Built by the People’s Resolve in India By , June 05 2026
This Anganwadi building is built of brick and cement, yes but its real strength lies in the countless hands that fought to build it.
Guardian of India’s Democracy and Symbol of Struggle: George Fernandes By , June 02 2026
George Fernandes: labour leader, Emergency resister, and former Defence Minister whose socialist ideals shaped Indian politics for decades.
A Nation Held Hostage by Impunity: Why Corruption Continues to Flourish in the Philippines By , June 01 2026
The true measure of a democracy lies not in the deference it pays to the influential, but in its unwavering capacity to hold those same figures accountable.
Next Power Move in China’s Southeast Asia Strategy is Nuclear Energy By , May 28 2026
China’s expanding nuclear industry is becoming a new instrument of geopolitical influence across Southeast Asia.
India: 125 Days of Promise, but How Many Days of Work Will Actually Come? By , May 27 2026
India's MGNREGA is replaced by VB-GRAM JI Act 2025, sparking debate over loss of guaranteed rural jobs, federalism concerns, and policy shifts.
Agriculture Scorched in the Fire of Climate Change By , May 25 2026
FAO and WMO report shows extreme heat is reducing crop yields, harming livestock, and threatening global food security across vulnerable farming regions.
Beyond the Bar: Why the Philippine Congress Needs Visionaries, Not Just Lawyers By , May 25 2026
Are lawyers overrepresented in Congress? This article argues for diverse lawmakers—philosophers, scientists, educators—to improve policy and democracy.
Predetermined Justice? The Political Theater of Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial By , May 20 2026
Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial fuels concerns over Senate bias, political alliances, and weakening public trust in Philippine democracy.
The Senate Siege: How Alan Peter Cayetano’s Power Grab Shielded a Fugitive and Shook Philippine Democracy By , May 14 2026
Bato de la Rosa’s dramatic Senate escape and alleged cover-up by Duterte allies have triggered a deep political crisis in the Philippines.
The Constitution Japan Cannot Afford to Break By , May 14 2026
Japan’s push to revise Article 9 could transform regional security, revive tensions with China, and redefine its postwar identity.
India: Women Carry Water on Their Heads, Industries Hold Water in Their Hands By , May 11 2026
India’s worsening groundwater crisis is colliding with the growing water demands of AI and data centers, raising urgent questions about sustainability, gender inequality, and technological responsibility.
A Living Example of an Indian Tribal Tradition By , May 08 2026
In the tribal village of Borpada in Madhya Pradesh, villagers revived the ancient Bhil tradition of Halma to clean a neglected well and confront a worsening water crisis through collective labour and community solidarity.
A Great Disaster in India’s Great Nicobar Island By , May 08 2026

The so-called “mega development project” of Great Nicobar Island is being pushed by the Modi government as a symbol of progress. But from an environmentalist’s standpoint, as from anyone with human rights as an anchor – as our Constitution guarantees,

Global Sumud Flotilla: Australia’s Labor Must Condemn Israel’s Aggression By , May 08 2026
The interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla by Israeli forces has triggered international criticism, with activists alleging mistreatment and governments facing pressure to respond.
Iran War is Accelerating Southeast Asia’s Drift From America By , May 05 2026
Southeast Asia is watching the US-Israel conflict with Iran — and quietly drawing conclusions.
Why Are We in Okinawa? A History of Violence By and , May 05 2026
In his new book, journalist Jon Mitchell traces the origins of the ongoing U.S. military presence in Japan’s southernmost prefecture.
When an Indian Village Wrote Its Children’s Future By , May 04 2026
A tribal village in Rajasthan raised ₹2.47 lakh through community effort to rebuild its school, offering a powerful example of grassroots development and Swaraj.
Bangladesh: Shunning Reform Implies Retaining Old Structures By , April 28 2026
Bangladesh faces reform setbacks as key ordinances on judiciary, human rights, and anti-corruption are repealed, raising concerns over institutional independence.
Australia’s “Antisemitism Envoy” Makes It Clear That Israel’s Critics Are the Real Target By , April 28 2026
From Kitchen to Field: Biogas Transforms the Lives of Indian Families By , April 27 2026
Tribal villages in Banswara, Rajasthan are using biogas to fight inflation, reduce LPG dependence, improve health, and promote sustainable farming.
Between the Streets and the Mountains: Rethinking Courage, Choice, and Accountability in Activism By , April 27 2026
A reflection on activism, armed struggle, and the moral tensions between protest and rebellion, following the death of a student leader in the Philippines.
India’s Economy under the Shadow of Dual Crisis By , April 23 2026
India faces a complex economic crisis driven by West Asia conflict, oil supply disruptions, El Niño-driven monsoon risks, and slowing industrial growth, raising concerns about inflation and GDP outlook.
Behind India’s Women’s Reservation Bill 2026 By , April 22 2026
An analysis of India’s failed Women’s Reservation Bill 2026, exploring delimitation, political strategy, and the future of gender representation.
How a Check Dam Transformed Rural Livelihoods in Rajasthan By , April 17 2026
“A women-led effort to restore a check dam in Rajasthan revives farming, reduces migration, and strengthens rural livelihoods amid climate challenges.”
State Socialism versus Neoliberalism in India: An Ambedkarite Critique of Political Economy By , April 14 2026
The evolution of India’s political economy reveals a deep tension between constitutional ideals of social justice and the growing dominance of market-oriented reforms.
The Philippines Is One of Russia’s Most Surprising Partners By , April 14 2026
Constitution, Struggle and Equality: Babasaheb’s Journey for Indian Women’s Rights By , April 14 2026
He was not merely a leader of the Dalit community, but a born protector of every marginalized being in India especially of women.
Land Inequality Growing in the Shadow of India’s Development By , April 14 2026
Agriculture is the backbone of India, this is what we have been hearing for generations. But there is a pain hollowing out this backbone from within.
Convergence and Unity in the Paths of Shahid Bhagat Singh and Mahatma Gandhi By , April 10 2026
The highly inspirational freedom movement of India had several streams and two of these have been most identified with the names of Mahatma Gandhi and Shahid Bhagat Singh in leadership roles.
Gaijin: An American Journalist’s Tale of Life and Work in Okinawa By and , April 10 2026
Rabson introduces Sleeper’s novel about an American journalist in Okinawa during the 1990s, asking her about the autobiographical elements
Crop Diversification Brings Economic and Nutritional Security to Indian Farmers By , April 09 2026
Today, the entire world is grappling with the adverse effects of climate change, and marginal farmers stand at the very front of this crisis.
From Sloping Land to Prosperity: A Journey of Transformation in India By , April 02 2026
Chikli Badra village in Banswara district of Rajasthan where the land is sloping, rainfall is unreliable, and the roots of tradition run so deep that even the winds of change could not shake them.
Claim of Doubling Farmers’ Income. But Why Is the India’s Farmer Suicide Rate Increasing? By , April 02 2026
To understand farmer suicides, it is essential to analyze their underlying causes, especially in the context of Maharashtra.
Why India, a Nation of Immense Talent, Struggles to Deliver Consistent Outcomes? By , April 01 2026
Until citizens demand systems that work—and are willing to rely on them when they do—the gap between potential and performance may remain.
Rising Cost of Farming, Climate Change, and Debt Burden: The Fundamental Causes of Farmers’ Suicides in India By , March 30 2026
To understand farmer suicides, it is essential to analyze their root causes. In the context of Maharashtra, this becomes particularly important.
Inauguration of Market in Sajjangarh: Indian Farmers Find a New Foundation for Self-Reliance By , March 24 2026
On 18 March 2026, the tribal village of Sajjangarh in southern Rajasthan witnessed the grand and dignified inauguration of a vegetable market (mandi).
India: When the Field Became an Identity. True Farming, True Freedom By , March 20 2026
In the small village of Kundali, under the Ghatol tehsil of Banswara district in Rajasthan, begins the story of a tribal family the story of 43-year-old Vanta Ramdas Charpota.
Indian Women Take Charge of Livelihoods — Turmeric Becomes Their Support By , March 17 2026
When the lush green fields of turmeric sway in the tribal belt of southern Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, it is not merely a spice crop it is the golden glow of self-reliance.
Indian Farmer Couple Shows the Natural Farming Way for Increasing Income By , March 06 2026
Practicing low-cost methods, they achieved production worth rupees 45,000 this year from just this small plot of land of about 200 square meters.
Indian Women’s Efforts Combine Justice, Peace and Development Initiatives By , March 04 2026
Whenever we faced a family emergency, we had to borrow from private moneylenders at such high interest rates that it became difficult to emerge out of these debts.
Condescending and Harmful: Australia’s Social Media Ban By , February 26 2026
US Turns to Cambodia in Pursuit of Influence in Southeast Asia By , February 25 2026
The United States is now counting on Cambodia to expand its influence in Southeast Asia.
Philippines’ EDSA at 40: Insurrection Remembered, Restoration Realized By , February 25 2026
To commemorate EDSA honestly in 2026 is not to rehearse its mythology, but to interrogate its limits.
China Building a Different AI Future than the West By , February 24 2026

The headlines are predictable by now. The United States restricts chip exports. Chinese labs release competitive models. Pundits declare who is “winning” the artificial intelligence race. The language borrows from sport and war: sprints, breakthroughs and supremacy.

It makes for

India: The Confluence of Tradition, Hard Work, and Transformation By , February 20 2026

In the Sajjangarh block of Banswara district, located at the southern tip of Rajasthan, lies a small village called Ghoti ki Todi. Kamladevi Bhagora, a 43-year-old woman from this village, has done something that has become an exemplary inspiration  not

Pakistan: The Final Solution to Imran Khan By , February 18 2026
If credible reports are accurate that Imran Khan’s eyesight has catastrophically deteriorated in custody, this is not bureaucratic failure, nor medical misfortune.
Prohibitive Puffing: How Australia’s Tobacco Excise Produced Crime By , February 18 2026
Over five decades ago, the Marlboro Man vanished from Australian billboards and was nowhere to be seen on television.
Fearing Immigration: The Australian Coalition and the Return of Bad Habits By , February 17 2026
The Story of Women Farmers of Banswara, India and Their Journey Towards Self-Reliance By , February 17 2026
In Amarthoon village of Banswara district, Rajasthan, a transformation is underway that is not only changing the face of the fields but also bringing a new wave of prosperity into the lives of women farmers.
Four Decades of Deeply Committed, Continuing Efforts for Construction Workers and Unorganized Sector Workers in India By , February 13 2026
In India construction industry is the second largest economic activity, next to agriculture. An estimated 14.6 million persons were directly employed in construction work in 1995-96.
Seeds, Water, and Dignity: Women Redefining Life in Rajasthan India’s Tribal Villages By , February 11 2026
Life in the remote villages of Ghatol block in Banswara district of Rajasthan has never been easy.
Indian Tribal Community Initiative: Confluence of Tradition and Modernity By , February 04 2026
A social movement has begun in the Banswara district of South Rajasthan that is preparing society to tackle modern challenges while respecting traditions.
Salaiya Maaf—An Indian Village Facing Many-Sided Problems Finds Effective Solutions and New Hope By , January 26 2026
We were sitting at a central place in Salaiya Maaf village, located in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh, for a group discussion when an elderly woman said in an emotional voice
Bangladesh: Against the Memory of Liberation By , January 19 2026
Bangladesh today is no longer primarily controlled by the electorate or even by domestic political parties, but by forces operating beyond the country’s borders.
Path for Making India Great and Caring By , January 15 2026
India’s quest for development and for meeting the needs of all its people is a difficult one and deserves sympathy and understanding. 
Malaysia’s Socialism 2025 Conference: Solidarity and Socialism in the Asia-Pacific By , January 14 2026
The Socialism 2025 Conference, held in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, on November 15–16, brought together about 200 socialists and activists from across the Asia-Pacific.
Serious Shortages in Humanitarian Aid in 2025 Led to Mass Distress and Loss of Life By , January 05 2026
Tens of millions of people face very serious humanitarian crisis situation in many countries. Despite this, the funds received for humanitarian aid have been falling far short of real needs.
South Asia’s 5-Point Plan of Hope and Progress By , January 05 2026
The beginning of a new year is a time when many of us promise to learn from past mistakes and take corrective actions, aimed at our better and sustained progress.
Extremely Disturbing and Distressing Situation in Bangladesh By , December 29 2025
Many of those who had initially welcomed the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are now reconsidering their assessment.
Dang Initiative Can Open Up an Exciting New Path for Progress of Oilseed Farmers in India By , December 19 2025

India has a rich heritage of oilseed farming, processing and edible oils of high nutrition and even medicinal value. While the leading oilseeds are mustard, groundnut, sesame and coconut, there are a significant number of more local oilseeds with their

India: Disha’s Journey of Four Decades for Justice, Equality and Women’s Rights By , December 18 2025
Around the year 1980 Keshwanand Tiwari emerged as a very bright young politician of Dehradun, having won two Cantt elections at a very young age.
Integrating Climate Resilience and Livelihood Protection By , December 17 2025
With increasing importance of climate resilience, it is becoming more and more necessary to integrate promotion and protection of rural livelihoods with this objective.
Grandmother Who Continued to Toil on Himalayan Farms at 80 Inspired Grandson to Work for Rural Livelihoods By , December 17 2025
Kabutra Devi could afford to live restfully at home at this old age. Still she insisted that every day she must go to work in the family’s farms.