Corruption, Govt Apathy Boost Illegal Mining In India

Lack of livelihood opportunities is forcing hundreds of poor Indians take up illegal mining in Jharkhand. Here is an IndiaUnheard video by Mukesh Rajak that captures the ugly dark truth Illegal coal...

12 ANGRY MEN: Justice by A Minority

Put 12 men in a room, give them a situation with limited facts, and tell them to draw a consensus on their verdict. Chances are they will revert within few minutes with a unanimous reply. However, compel them to sit through the details, and at least one person is bound to...

Youngest Maoist Nabbed!

Check out the murderous rage on his face!Check out the hand that has bludgeoned many heads!Check out the strained forehead that explain his years committed to bloodshed!When Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh referred to Maoists as being the “single largest threat to the...

Nothing "Official" in Chhattisgarh

Sambo misses her four children; and has long stopped smiling. The petite woman’s eyes are vacant; she has already seen enough. She has already had enough. © Javed IqbalOctober 1, 2009, 7 am, Gompad:Security forces and SPOs (special police officers) of the Salwa Judum enter...

Bloody COCK fight

In Spain, which has had a history of genocide and civil war, bull fights are common means of entertainment for the masses. Villagers pay hefty sums from their tattering wallets to view this voyeuristic form of entertainment. They bet aloud for the bull to win; in their...

Does time really heal wounds?

Original post: http://priyanka-borpujari.blogspot.com/2009/12/does-time-really-heal-wounds.htmlIt is not easy to see a pale Himanshu Kumar, for whom, even smiling on the fourth day of fast – December 29 – seems to be an effort. I avoid making new conversations with...

Gory Stories from the War Zone

Just like any other new place which gives an avid restless mind and wandering eyes new revelations, so has it been with Dantewada. Just sitting under the canopy of a huge tree and listening to a resilient man spinning the charkha is enough to shudder as well as feel...

Dantewada contines to cry - Day 2 from the War Zone

Dantewada resembles a terrific juggler to me; one who is able to toss several jugs up in the air, while making sure that none falls off his control. The juggler is always tensed; he has to give his best shot because everyone’s eyes are on him. He cannot afford to go wrong...

It's Not The Revolution of The Maoists But Of The Poor & Opressed

Remember, remember the fifth of November,  The gunpowder treason and plot, I know of no reason Why the gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot. On this day in 1605, Guy Fawkes (the man from whose name we get the word 'Guy') failed...

LTTE training Maoists cadre?

"VISAKHAPATNAM: Union home minister P Chidambaram’s assertion that the naxalites are acquiring arms from abroad is only the tip of the iceberg, as central intelligence agencies have found fresh evidence...

Neglecting Terror Threats, India Votes

As voting for the elections to state assembly of three Indian states drew to a close, the largest democracy of the world proved it’s faith in the democratic process once again. Even as grave threats ranging...

It's an all-out against Naxals in India

The pressure was building up. With the recent beheading of Intelligence Officer in Jharkhand and yesterday's attack on police party which killed 18 police personnel, Govt. of India has decided to go all out against...

Indian Communist Terrorists blew up railway track, mobile tower

Terrorists who claim themselves as followers and enforcers of a twisted form of communism started their terrorist activities following the arrest of one of their leaders. Blowing up the invaluable infrastructure...

LTTE: poster child for the fall of terrorism - Naxalites

" With the increase in attacks by Naxalites on the Indian security forces in recent months a circular has been issued by the Indian CPI (Maoist) politburo asking its Naxalite cadres to learn from the LTTE’s...

Suspected Maoist rebels kill seven in India

Maoist insurgency is spawning its tentacles in India rapidly and Indian Prime Minister has conceded it as one of the most poignant challenges of the coming time. Called Naxalites, the Maoists...

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