Miseries of India’s Construction Workers Won’t End, Thanks To a Lax Protection Regime
Construction workers contribute significantly to the national formal economy, but themselves remain perennially informal. This needs to change.
The Closure of Assam’s Iconic Paper Mills Have Pushed Workers To the Brink
With the NCLT waiting to decide the fate of the two now-shuttered paper mills at Nagaon and in Cachar, workers who have been left in the lurch want the government to act.
As COVID-19 Chokes Garment Supply Chains in India, Workers Suffer
Disruptions in garment supply chains in India on account of the pandemic-induced lockdowns have seriously dented the already-dismal living and working conditions of workers.
COVID-19 Pandemic Reaffirms the Importance of Right to Clean Air and Water for Indians
Data shows that the COVID-19 pandemic in the Indian context is intimately linked to the differential access to clean air and water, particularly in urban centres.
COVID-19 Adds Fuel to India’s Bonded Labour Crisis
Pandemic-induced lockdowns and subsequent loss of livelihood in informal sectors might push the vulnerable sections into the clutches of bonded labour.
Swachh Survekshan 2020: India’s Annual Cleanliness Survey Fails to Capture Complex Realities
Once again, the Modi government's flagship national cleanliness survey has glossed over intricacies of cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene in India.
China-Japan Rapprochement: Xi Jinping’s Tokyo Dream and Restraints from History
The Sino-Japanese relationship has always been weighed down by a bitter history that both nations share. But now, Xi is looking to charm Japan.
Migrant Workers and their Children in Kerala Continue to Face Crippling Problems
From high drop-out rates among children to lack of awareness, migrant workers in Kerala, especially those employed in plantations, face severe challenges in living a dignified life.
Despite Bigotry and Discrimination, Sikhs Continue to Fight for Dignity in US Politics
By building across-the-board solidarities and bipartisan alliances, American Sikhs have carved out a space for themselves in US politics. But a host of key issues remain unresolved.
Why Is It Difficult to Implement Minimum Wages Act in India?
The implementation of minimum wages legislation in India remains hamstrung by a host of systemic and practical challenges.