Counterview

By A Representative   A broad coalition of trade unions, worker representatives, labour rights activists and concerned citizens has submitted a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, demanding a revision of minimum wages towards living wages, stricter enforcement of labour laws, and the withdrawal of criminal cases filed against protesting workers and trade union leaders.

By A Representative   The Minority Coordination Committee Gujarat has urged the Gujarat government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the demolition of 106 houses in Nasir Nagar, Surat, alleging serious violations of due process and raising questions about administrative accountability.

By A Representative   A detailed complaint has been submitted to the Bharuch District Collector, the regional office of the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB), and the district geologist, alleging large-scale illegal soil excavation and violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms near the Bhadbhut Dam project site in Manad village of Bharuch district.

By Harsh Thakor*  This is my selection of the batsmen who most closely defined perfection in batting, ranked in order of merit. My criteria are not based purely on statistics or overall achievements, but on the extent to which a batsman fused technical correctness with inventiveness, artistry, aggression, and effectiveness.

By Ravi Ranjan   The COVID-19 pandemic was not merely a health crisis; it was a brutal revelation of modern society’s deep-seated inequalities. While the virus was universal, the experience of the crisis was sharply divided by class, resources, and occupation. One section of society worked from home in safety, while another—the vast labouring class—faced a catastrophic collision of hunger, unemployment, and the desperate struggle for survival.

By Busani Ngcaweni   The main news item in African media this past week has been the controversy surrounding a proposed U.S.-funded Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya. What began as a public health initiative has rapidly evolved into a politically charged national dispute. The project has triggered protests and legal action. Two people have reportedly died during demonstrations. The High Court, according to media reports, has ordered the government to disclose details of the agreement underpinning the facility, while public debate has expanded beyond epidemiology to questions of sovereignty, transparency and public trust.