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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.What Else Will An Aam Aadmi Chief Minister Want, If Not ‘Mangoes’?
By Sushil Kutty Diabetic Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is feasting on mangoes is an Enforcement Directorate discovery. Call it investigation. The ED has the reputation of a high rate of conviction and Kejriwal carries high levels of blood sugar. The Enforcement Directorate has been snooping into Kejriwal’s tiffin...
Election Of Communist Cariola As President Of Chilean Parliament Is A Big Boost For Left
By Satyaki Chakraborty In a historic development in Chile, a young Communist Party Deputy Karol Cariola was elected as the new President of the 155 member chamber of deputies on Monday after winning by 76 to 75 votes in a gruelling fight between the combined Left and the Right....
CPI(M) Has An Edge Against The Congress In Most Of The Lok Sabha Seats In Kerala
By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is no mistaking it. The Left Democratic Front(LDF) has a clear edge in the election campaign for the Lok Sabha from Kerala. No wonder, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is seeing a pro-LDF wave in the State. Almost all pre-poll survey have also predicted LDF...
Will Rahul Gandhi Also Contest From Amethi Lok Sabha Seat?
By Rahil Nora Chopra Congress leader Rahul Gandhi classified the Lok Sabha elections as a battle between two ideologies — INDIA bloc fighting for the Constitution on one hand, and the BJP-led one which wants to abolish the Constitution and democracy on the other. Maintaining the suspense on the...
Big U.S. Worry Over Reports Of Russian Capability In Testing Nuclear Weapon In Orbit
By Girish Linganna On February 14 this year, Washington D.C. was filled with discussions about a potential Russian space weapon. Mike Turner, who leads the House Intelligence Committee, called on the White House to release information about this weapon, describing it as a significant threat to national security. Reports...
Both Sunak And Keir Starmer Are Failing Voters Before National Elections
By Ben Chacko LONDON: Britain is drifting towards a general election later this year that is increasingly resembling a slow bicycle race. Opinion Poll released on April 18 shows satisfaction with both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer falling — both have far more voters dissatisfied with them than happy....
Why Is 18th Lok Sabha Election So Crucial To Indian Democracy?
By Nitya Chakraborty The 18th Lok Sabha elections in India begin on April 19 with polling in 102 constituencies in the first phase. The seven phase polls covering 90 crore voters out of around 142 crore total population of the country, will end on June 1 after polling is...
In The Second Phase On April 26, BJP To Meet Bigger Challenges Than First
By Dr. Gyan Pathak In the middle of campaign for second phase of Lok Sabha election 2024 scheduled for April 26, a considerable rise in political heat is felt in 13 states where 87 Lok Sabha constituencies are going to poll. The reason being, higher stake for BJP due...
Universal Health Care Should Be The Core Slogan Of All Poll Manifestoes
By Dr Arun Mitra With the elections process already on, health is serious issue to be taken up by the political parties. Health has been an issue of serious concern to the people because as per government’s own admission over 6 crore people are pushed to poverty because of...
BJP’s One And Only Poll Plank Is Ayodhya Ram Mandir
By Sushil Kutty There is no bar on the Prime Minister to mislead. Five days ago, while accusing the INDIA bloc of nursing a “Mughal mindset”, Narendra Modi refuted the Opposition assertion that the Ayodhya Ram Mandir was a “poll plank” for the BJP. There was no way to...
