The PM's New Year's speech was contradictory. To improve people's livelihood security, the UPA must reverse the trajectory of its economic policies, writes
Sitaram Yechury.
Hindi cinema was once infused by the talent of artists who gave expression to the nation’s social consciousness. We must continue to nurture such artists.
Sitaram Yechury writes.
The UPA must reverse its decision on FDI, allow a discussion on the topic and make the best use of the winter session of Parliament.
Sitaram Yechury writes.
India won’t be spared the effects of the ongoing global economic crisis. For the sake of our people, the UPA should change tack, writes
Sitaram Yechury.
The worldwide rage against corporate greed doesn’t point to faults in a system, but to a faulty system that drives the concept of profit maximisation at any cost. Sitaram Yechury writes.
Despite his many contradictions, Mohandas Gandhi's life and death provide us with the best reasons to strengthen a secular India. Sitaram Yechury writes.
The BJP is marred by a dismal track record. Instead of going on fasts or rath yatras, its leadership must do some soul-searching. Sitaram Yechury writes.
The US-led war against terror was founded on the need to control oil resources and generate profits. No wonder even 10 years after 9/11, the world is still an unsafe place. Sitaram Yechury writes.
Crony capitalism is the fountainhead of corruption. To curb it, we must institute a strong and effective lokpal and simultaneously implement a package of measures. Sitaram Yechury writes.
The latest round of the global economic crisis is capitalism saving itself by placing unprecedented burdens on the poor and needy. Sitaram Yechury writes.
The neo-liberal policies that the 1991 budget unleashed have led to the impoverishment of many Indians. The Gen Next reforms will only worsen the situation, writes Sitaram Yechury.
An anti-corruption law alone will not solve the problem. To win this battle conclusively, we need to erase the social and economic inequalities that exist today. Sitaram Yechury writes.
The UPA 2 is implementing neo-liberal economic reforms and promoting crony capitalism. This goes against the UPA’s professed concern for the aam aadmi. Sitaram Yechury writes.
Despite the recent debacle in the assembly elections, the Left still has an important role to play in the creation of a better India, writes Sitaram Yechury.
India, as we know it today, is an outcome of the battle among three ideologies. The same battle
is being fought in Bengal too. Sitaram Yechury writes.