By Vikas Meshram*   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. In villages where even basic spices once had to be bought from the market, the very soil today is yielding a prosperity that has transformed the lives of thousands of families. At the heart of this transformation is the initiative of Vaagdhara, which has linked turmeric with livelihoods, nutrition, and village self-governance — gram swaraj.

By Sunil Kumar*  Hundreds of murders occur in Delhi every year, but only a few incidents become a topic of discussion across the country. The question is, why does this happen? A recent recent incident in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, is at the center of such discussions. A dispute erupted after a young girl was hit by a balloon, leading to the murder of 26-year-old Tarun Kumar. Demands for hanging Tarun's killers are being raised in Delhi colonies, accompanied by slogans of "Jai Shri Ram" and "Vande Mataram." 

By Harsh Thakor*  ‘Digitalisation In India—The Class Agenda’, edited by the Research Unit for Political Economy (RUPE), is a formidable and necessary intervention in the celebratory discourse surrounding India's digital transformation. This compilation brings together incisive analyses from some of the most astute minds in political economy to expose the often-invisible underbelly of the digital revolution.

By A Representative  The Musi Jan Andolan (MJA), an independent, non-partisan platform dedicated to protecting the River Musi and the communities along its banks, has issued a comprehensive preliminary response to the government's unveiling of plans for the Musi Riverfront Development Project, following a detailed meeting with senior cabinet ministers. The response sharply criticizes the proposed initiative as ecologically unsound and socially disruptive while questioning the government's financial disclosures and the true scale of displacement involved.

By A Representative   A coalition of organisations under the banner of the Campaign Against State Repression (CASR) has strongly condemned the alleged abduction of 10 activists, including labour rights activists, anti-displacement campaigners and students, by the Delhi Police, stating that their whereabouts remain unknown and raising concerns over their safety.

By A Representative   A complaint has been submitted to the National Human Rights Commission alleging that personnel of the Border Security Force opened fire on two civilian brothers in Assam’s South Salmara–Mankachar District, leaving both critically injured.

By A Representative   A public policy expert has urgently appealed to the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to initiate a national strategy for transitioning to organic and natural farming. The warning comes amid fears that escalating global conflicts could critically disrupt the supply of fertilisers and fuel imports ahead of the crucial Kharif 2026 sowing season. 

By A Representative   The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Government of India to condemn what it described as the “illegal and unprovoked bombing of Iran” by the United States and Israel that began on February 28, 2026.

​ By Ram Puniyani  ​The recent joint military actions by Israel and the United States against Iran have been devastating. Like all wars, this conflict is brutal to its core, leaving a trail of human suffering in its wake. The stated pretext for this aggression—the brutality of the Ayatollah Khamenei regime and its nuclear ambitions—clashes sharply with the reality of the diplomatic landscape. Iran had expressed a willingness to remain at the negotiating table, signaling a readiness to concede points emerging from dialogue.