IPA Special

Communist Parties Around The World Are On The Rebound

By Chris Butters             “Communist Parties around the world are gaining a second wind and are deeply involved in working-class struggles in their respective countries,” Rossana Cambron, the Communist Party USA delegate told representatives at the International Meeting of Communist and Workers Parties (IMCWP), held in Athens in November....

Dec 15 · >

Disconnect With People Modi’s Biggest Failure

By K Raveendran Like it happens with all despots, Modi has been undone by his own self. He is himself his biggest enemy. If he needed any more, then there has been Amit Shah. The two once made the famed poll victory machine, but thanks to the arrogance of...

Dec 15 · >

Despite Sweet Victory, Congress Has Big Work Ahead

By Harihar Swarup             There was great jubilation at Congress victory in the just concluded Assembly elections but let us face the reality. The Congress win in two major Hindi speaking states—Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh—is not as convincing as that of Chhattisgarh. Odds were indeed against the BJP but...

Dec 15 · >

Kamal Nath To Make Swearing-In A Grand Unity Show

By L.S. Herdenia BHOPAL: Kamal Nath, who has been invited to form the government by Governor Anandiben Patel has decided to reenact a Karnataka show in Bhopal. Kamal Nath, who will take oath on December 17 at 1.30 pm, has reportedly extended invitations to several non-BJP leaders to witness...

Dec 15 · >

Rafale Ruling Refuses To Rattle Rahul

By Aditya Aamir             One day, it is top of the world. The next day, it’s the bottom of the barrel. The 3-state victory! And, then, the Supreme Court dismisses the Rafale deal as a matter of concern. That the deal should go through despite all the noise surrounding...

Dec 14 · >

High Drama Ahead Of Kamal Nath’s Selection

By LS Herdenia BHOPAL: The selection of Kamal Nath as Madhya Pradesh chief minister has been welcomed not only by the majority of Congress legislators but also by and large by the people of the state. Kamal Nath becomes chief minister with vast experience as a central minister, in...

Dec 14 · >

Challenges Before Gig Economy Workers

By B. Sivaraman             On 6 December 2018, Swiggy workers in Chennai went on a strike and their colleagues in Pune had done the same in November 2017.             Uber workers in Cochin went on a strike on 5 December. It was not entirely a localised affair. Uber workers...

Dec 14 · >

Bipartite Wage Talks For Bank Employees Reach Crucial Stage

By C H Venkatahalam             The bank employees of the country are planning actions against the  government policies   in the bipartite negotiations for a new wage agreement in the banking industry as also the moves for the privatization of the banks and amalgamation of the three public sector banks....

Dec 14 · >

State Polls Signal New Narrative For 2019 Elections

By Mriganka M Bhowmick             The political scenario of India is taking a new direction. The recently held elections of five states show that the electorates are taking decisions in such a matured fashion that it has taken many election pundits by surprise. Surely, accountability is sought from the...

Dec 14 · >

BJP gearing up for 2019 Lok Sabha battle, to form next government

Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for the 2019 general elections battle following losing ground in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh in the Assembly polls. Sources reveal strategies are being prepared to once again form government for another five years in Lok Sabha. The sources added BJP will again...

Dec 14 · >
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