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Remembering Che
The following leaflet has been brought out to commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary, revolutionary fighter and Marxist – Ernesto Che Guevera, falling on 14th June. The event is an youth initiative and supported by many progressive organisations and individuals which includes the New Socialist Alternative (CWI-India). Click on the image below to download…
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Condition of Nurses in India
The following article was written by Manjunath Naganur, a staff nurse working at a private hospital in Belgaum, Karnataka. The issue relates to the travails faced by the nurses everywhere in India with lack of job opportunities in government run hospitals to extreme exploitation in the hands of private/ corporate hospitals. The proliferation of private…
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Real culprits behind Fuel Price Hike
The following article analyses the real reasons behind the recent petrol price hike by over Rs. 7.54 in India which was the largest ever seen in recent memories. The hike, while only benefiting the oil companies and shareholders, was met with shock across most parts of India that saw protests everywhere and also a Bandh…
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Neyveli Lignite Corporation Contract Workers Strike
Since 21st April, 13,000 contract workers belonging to Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) are on strike at Neyveli (Tamil Nadu). They are fighting for equal wage for their work and regularization of their employment. Even after 13 rounds of talks held between the unions and management, no settlement has been reached. The strike is being led…
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Euro crisis:Greece heads for the exit
Eurozone convulsed by turbulent economic forces and political upheavals Ten governments have been overturned since 2008, with the rejection of austerity policies. There have been a continuous series of public-sector strikes, general strikes, protests and riots. Now, many eurozone leaders fear that the possible victory on 17 June of an anti-austerity, Syriza-led government in Greece…
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Kazakhstan: Free Vadim Kuramshin!
Sign the e-petition now! The trial of Vadim Kuramshin, human rights lawyer and well-known opposition to the authoritarian regime in Kazakhstan, resumed on 28 May 2012 but the trial judge, Samat Tulesbai, decided to continue the case without a jury. Campaign Kazakhstan is calling for international protests demanding an end to this farcical court case…
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More Reports from 20th May Candle Light Vigil
The following report was written by Arun Kaliraja of the May 17 Movement & a close supporter of New Socialist Alternative (CWI-India) on the Candle Light Vigil that was organized for the victims of the war against Tamils in Sri Lanka, which included the participation of New Socialist Alternative (CWI-India) and Tamil Solidarity. Editors http://socialism.in…
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Petrol price hike!! Poverty wages but Global Prices!
The neo-liberal government of the Congress led UPA has struck again by hiking the prices of petroleum by Rs. 7.54 on 23rd May. The domestic as well global investors have joined forces in demanding deregulation of all petroleum based products like diesel, kerosene and LPG to plug the ballooning current account & trade deficits. Added…
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Candle Light Vigil for Martyrs & Victims of Genocide – Report
A remembrance event for the Mullivaikal massacre (Sri Lanka) was held at Marina beach, Chennai on 20th May. Thousands of people participated to express their support and solidarity with the Tamil-speaking people in Eelam who suffered the brutal massacre of the Sri Lankan government. The event also brought together those who wish to continue the…
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Seek Justice – By All Means Necessary!
The following leaflet has been brought out by the New Socialist Alternative (CWI-India) for the event commemorating the Genocidal war in Sri Lanka and demanding justice for the Tamils in Sri Lanka. The event is being jointly organized by the May 17th Movement and Periyar Dravidar Kalakam at 5 PM on 20th May at Marina…
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