Poster by Bisakh Sarkar The greater the antiquity of any civilization, the stronger it is gripped by the bonds of mental slavery. Since the civilization of India is unquestionably ancient, there are greater impediments on its path of advancement. Mental slavery is the biggest hurdle to progress. Our sufferings, our myriad economic, social and political … Continue reading Rahul Sankrityayan’s ‘Mental Slavery’—Translated By Satyam Jha
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The Continuing Evil of Manual Scavenging—Arnaaz Zaman
Manual Scavenging in India (Courtesy: The Hindu) On 10th September, 2018, five young individuals were killed due to toxic gas poisoning after they were coerced to illegally enter a sewer tank. This incident, which took place just a few months ago at the DLF apartment complex, was reported from the bustling city of New Delhi. … Continue reading The Continuing Evil of Manual Scavenging—Arnaaz Zaman