When 180 million join the same work stoppage strike in India, it is time for the world to take notice
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World Record 180 Million Indian Workers Strike
The record for the world’s largest general strike ever was just smashed during massive Indian workers strike
Tens of Millions on Strike in India Privatisation Protest
Public sector employees are furious with investor pleasing government of India privatisation plans
New Delhi Failing to Protect Indian Journalists
Local watchdog issues warning about government failure to protect Indian journalists amid violence
One Company’s Efforts to Boost African E-Governance
Interview with busy founder of African e-governance and m-governance company seeking radical change
How to Best Reform the Indian Congress Party
Rahul Gandhi is among many trying to rebuild the momentum of the ailing Indian Congress Party
New Film Shines Light on Indian Caste System
The 2016 film Sairat highlights the political aspects of the extremely harmful Indian caste system
Focusing India Education System to Boost Voter Turnout
A new syllabus including civics and social studies to be introduced in India education system
A Worrying Lack of Australian Political Diversity
Two party dominance has enabled stark lack of Australian political diversity among ethnic minorities
Indian Student Free Speech Protesters Battle Censorship
Sedition row brings anti-government Indian student free speech protests to leading university