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Kerala

New Socialist intervenes at 7th Vibgyor Film Festival

The 7th edition of the Vibgyor International Film Festival, held between 22nd- 26th February 2012 in Thrissur, Kerala, was a lively event with screening of films on important socio-political issues inter-spread with conferences ranging from issues like migration, nuclear energy and the ongoing struggle at Koodankulam (Tamil Nadu), and the question of climate change. The theme of the festival this year was focussed on “Lives and Livelihood”. read more

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Capitalist Globalisation & India

P. Sainath on “Inequality, livelihood and agrarian crisis” in India

P. Sainath, the well known journalist (The Hindu Rural Affairs Editor), most famous for his reports on peasant suicides in India, spoke at the inaugural ceremony of the Vibgyor Film Festival (22nd Feb, 2012) held recently in Trissur, Kerala. Going with the theme of the festival – ‘Lives and Livelihood’, Sainath gave an inspiring speech on the topic “Inequality, livelihood and agrarian crisis” facing India. read more

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Capitalist Globalisation & India

Freebies Vs Free Grains

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The following article is written by Tony Kurien, a student activist from TISS, Mumbai. The article focusses on the disparity that exists in India today at many levels and the scant regard shown by the government to these concerns, which is solely focused on achieving its target growth rates.

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Special Exploitation Zones

India’s IT Delusions

The following article is written by Gautam, a former IT employee on the false illusion that has been created around IT revolution in India. The article is a critique of the corporate system which is nothing more than exploitation wrapped in management jargon and terminology.

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