Show threadKarthik SrinivasanNov 6, 2023

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"We fought for two things-- for Freedom and Independence. We attained Independence" - 'Captain Bhau', who lead the armed faction of the Secessionist Provisional Govt of Satara against the godforsaken Brits from 1943-46.

That's the quote with which Sainath introduces this book, "The Last Heroes: Foot Soldiers of Indian Freedom".

On Billionaires now in India:
The wealthiest Indian has more wealth than the GDP of all of Punjab. The second wealthiest Indian has more wealth than the GDP of Haryana. Punjab, and Haryana are two of the relatively "rich" states.

#India #History #Freedom #PSainath #RuralIndia #PeoplesArchiveOfRuralIndia #Inequality #Colonialism

Karthik SrinivasanNov 5, 2023

The great man is giving a talk today/Sunday at 4pm here at MIT.

Come if you can and are in the Boston area.

#PSainath #India #Journalism #History #Politics #PeoplesArchiveOfRuralIndia #PARI #Boston

IndiaNewsWatchJun 7, 2023

‘The Greatness of Tipu Sultan’

The BJP’s textbook 'tukde tukde gang' that brought strife to Karnataka for years over Tipu should read K R Malkani’s India First, writes P. Sainath.

#karnataka #TipuSultan #FreedomStruggle #history #BJP #RSS #KRMalkani #hindutva #india #books #PSainath

https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/main-article/the-greatness-of-tipu-sultan-1225482.html

‘The Greatness of Tipu Sultan’

“I submit that men like Akbar, Dara Shikoh and Tipu Sultan qualify as heroes not as villains. “The more I read about Tipu, the more I am impressed with his rich personality. “… (Tipu Sultan) was the only prince who died fighting the British.

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IndiaNewsWatchJan 21, 2023

P Sainath’s new book amplifies voices and excavates memories of India’s forgotten freedom fighters

‘The Last Heroes’ also acknowledges the role played by women in the freedom struggle, unrecognised and relegated to the shadowy realm of passivity.

#BookReview #PSainath #FreedomStruggle #ColonialRule #history #IndianHistory #bookstodon #books #india

https://scroll.in/article/1042131/p-sainaths-new-book-amplifies-voices-and-excavates-memories-of-indias-forgotten-freedom-fighters

P Sainath’s new book amplifies voices and excavates memories of India’s forgotten freedom fighters

‘The Last Heroes’ also acknowledges the role played by women in the freedom struggle, unrecognised and relegated to the shadowy realm of passivity.

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HW News HindiSep 28, 2020
The Vinod Dua Show Ep 358: Indian Army Stocks Up For Long Haul In Ladakh
Indian Army has rushed tanks, heavy weaponry, ammunition, fuel, food and essential winter supplies to high-altitude areas in eastern Ladakh. The protests against the contentious bills have also intensified in some non-BJP ruling states. What is it that M
http://hindi.hwnews.in/shows/the-vinod-dua-show/vinod-dua-show-ep-358-indian-army-stocks-long-haul-ladakh/99698
#china #farmersprotest #IndianArmy #Ladakh #PSainath
The Vinod Dua Show Ep 358: Indian Army Stocks Up For Long Haul In Ladakh - HW News Hindi

Indian Army has rushed tanks, heavy weaponry, ammunition, fuel, food and essential winter supplies to high-altitude areas in eastern Ladakh. The protests against the contentious bills have also intensified in some non-BJP ruling states. What is it that Mr. Vinod Dua has to say on these issues? Watch the episode...

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DheerajAug 30, 2020
Bangalore is silicone valley, sure, but around it, just 2 per cent of households in rural Karnataka had computers in 2018. (In the much-derided state of Uttar Pradesh, that figure was 4 per cent). A mere 8.3 per cent of rural Karnataka households had any internet facility. And rural Karanataka is home to 37.4 million human beings, or 61 per cent of the state’s population. Bengaluru, Silicon Valley 2, accounts for about 14 per cent.
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