Articles

Corporate socialism’s 2G orgy – P. Sainath
The Union budget writes off Rs.240 crore in corporate income tax every single day on average — the same amount leaves India each day in illicit fund flows to foreign banks. read more

The narcissism of the neurotic
The Commonwealth Games were no showcase, but a mirror of India 2010. If they presented anything, it was Indian crony, casino capitalism at its most vigorous, writes P Sainath. read more

Of margins and the marginalised – JAYATI GHOSH
The countrywide share of corporate retail in food distribution tripled in the past four years when retail food prices showed the greatest increase. read more

The great drain robbery
India has lost nearly a half-trillion dollars in illegal financial flows out of the country, says a new study by Global Financial Integrity. P Sainath reports. read more

Food Inflation in India read more

The Onion Price Rise: What actually made us cry? – Ann Mary John
The aam aadmi has been hit by the high rate of food price inflation. Though there was a general increase in the prices of fruits and vegetables in the past year, the fluctuations in the price of onion were quite notable and were the subject of much debate. This article discusses the probable causes of the sharp rise in the prices of this essential item in the Indian diet. read more

Part of the problem – C.P. CHANDRASEKHAR
The beneficiaries of neoliberalism deny responsibility for the problems that are sought to be addressed by the fight against corruption. read more

‘The campaign did not focus on specifics’ – Interview with Aruna Roy, civil rights activist and a member of the National Advisory Council. read more

‘Lokpal alone cannot stop corruption’ Interview with Prashant Bhushan. read more

Half-baked idea – VENKITESH RAMAKRISHNAN read more

Real Issue, Surreal Solution – Anand Teltumbde read more

Our Latest Democratic Predicament – Neera Chandhoke read more

Anna Hazare’s Fast: Reviving a Starving Democracy – Prabir Purkayastha read more