South Asia Citizens Web

A recent article on "imperialist feminism" accuses the US women’s movement of being a cheerleader for American empire from the war in Afghanistan to the present. Is this a sectarian strategy that misses the target and attacks the liberals instead of the right?

The Express Tribune, Sunday Magazine, October 26th, 2014
Fishermen of Pakistan and India: In enemy waters
by Sarah Munir
When it comes to disputed territory between Pakistan and India, the buck does not stop at Kashmir and Siachen. Sir Creek, a 100 nautical mile strip of water between the state of Gujrat in India and the province of Sindh in Pakistan, has also kept the two countries at loggerheads for decades. In this tug-of-war for territorial control, which has failed to tilt (…)

The DUJ congratulates the 272 brave workers of the Hindustan Times Ltd for their historic victory against the management. Justice Suresh Kait has termed their retrenchment arbitrary, upheld the earlier judgement of the Industrial Tribunal and granted them reinstatement in service with back wages for the past nine years.

two part article on the political mobilisation of the muslim community in India

we are planning to meet in Delhi on 30th November and 1st December in a People’s assembly of about 300 to 500 people. This would be followed by a mass rally on 2nd December, in which thousands are expected to participate. The programme will bring into focus people’s issues and highlight the need for an alternative development model.