By A Representative   The Delhi government , in its Budget for 2026–27, has announced a set of measures aimed at improving the welfare of gig and platform workers , a rapidly growing but largely unregulated segment of the urban workforce. The proposals include facilitating access to restrooms, setting up a dedicated Gig Workers Welfare Board , and extending assurances on social security benefits .

By A Representative   A coalition of over 500 citizens, activists, researchers, and affected residents from across India has written to Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy , demanding a comprehensive review of the Musi Riverfront Development Project , the immediate withdrawal of land acquisition notifications, and the suspension of a planned groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for later this month. The open letter, dated March 24, 2026, and issued under the banner of the Musi Jan Andolan (MJA) — an independent people’s movement to safeguard River Musi and the communities living on its banks — represents one of the most coordinated challenges yet to the flagship urban renewal initiative of the Congress-led Telangana government.

By A Representative   On the occasion of World Forest Day and World Water Day , observed on March 21 and 22, environmental voices from the Western Ghats have issued a stark warning to the Union government, calling for an urgent paradigm shift in how India manages its interconnected natural resources. In a formal communication addressed to Union Minister for Jal Shakti , Sri C R Patil , and Union Minister for Forest, Environment and Climate Change , Sri Bhupendra Yadav , policy analyst Shankar Sharma has highlighted a growing disconnect between sectoral policies and the holistic reality of resource governance.

By Naile Manjarrés  On June 23, 2025—marked as the 2nd of Tir, 1404, on the Persian calendar—a ceasefire between Iran and Israel was announced. This "night of the decree" shifted the trajectory of global affairs; although the world may appear unchanged on the surface, we have yet to fully grasp its impact.

By Vikas Meshram*   Today, the reality is that the entire world stands atop a heap of gunpowder created by the proliferation of weapons. An intense global arms race is underway. The United States, which often prides itself on being a champion of democracy, is the world’s largest exporter of arms, followed by Russia. Countries such as France, China, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, South Korea, and Israel are also among the leading arms exporters.

By Bharat Dogra  Dr. Ran Singh Parmar, a senior Gandhian activist who played a crucial role in organizing several long and difficult marches for peace and justice in India, passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 72. He died soon after addressing an important gathering of social activists in Tilda, near Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Known for his deep commitment to his work and colleagues, Ran Singh remained true to his responsibilities until the very end of his life.

By Rosamma Thomas*  The Women’s Studies Centre of CMS College, Kottayam , collaborated with the Kerala chapter of the Indian Christian Women’s Movement to host “ Breaking the Silence to End Violence ” on March 20, 2026. Filmmaker Achy Asha Joseph and Reverend Sister Ranit spoke at the event, sharing how they coped with attacks on their dignity.

By Prem Singh   Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (23 March 1910 – 12 October 1967) identified two forms of segregation—caste and gender—as primarily responsible for the decline of social vitality and the erosion of the Indian people’s “ capacity for adventure and joy .” In his exploration of India’s cultural sociology , Lohia argued that these divisions are deeply embedded in the social structure. He even described Indians as “the saddest people on the earth” due to the prolonged persistence of these inequalities, insisting that the country’s true spirit can be unleashed only by dismantling them.

By Bharat Dogra   Farmers in Bariyarpur village of Ajaygarh block (Panna, Madhya Pradesh) are increasingly adopting sustainable and self-reliant farming practices, responding enthusiastically to new opportunities created by recent development initiatives.