Why did Chomsky focus on `janitors and secretaries'
when Indian software engineers died in WTC? Would
he be less sad to see more stockbrokers die?

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India/South Asia.
I: Why not decolonization?
II: Why not democracy?
- Patriotism and Hindutva
III: Why not abundance?
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To express grief and to
demand peace: a Candle Light
Vigil on 19th September at
17:30 (5.30 pm) at India
Gate (entry Copernicus
Marg side) [New Delhi]

Would a USA bombing campaign in
Afghanistan, or even land troops, be in
the best interests of Central and South
Asia?

Despite Hindu Right enthusiasm
for Hitler in the 1930s, India's
Hindu Right is now strengthening
military and ideological ties
with Israel. Analysis by
V Prashad.

The WTC terrorist attack may
be used to strengthen India/
Israel/US ties "against"
terrorism. Afghanistan and
Pakistan are close: the policy
may backfire against India.

Unconfirmed report has the unlawful dissmissal of mahendra choudrey,the PM of fiji.Also george Spaight is said to have been elected to parliment.

Journalist Satish Kumar arrested
in mid-August. Trade Unions in
India and in Pakistan protest
and request Satish to be
released.

Should transport in Mumbai
cater for just 12% of the
population or for all
residents? An open, public
meeting is planned for Sat
8 September.

Photos of dalits' protests
at the World Conference
Against Racism in Durban,
South Africa.

The West Bengal government
plans to fund 50-200 computer
training institutes in 2001
for 50,000 students.

The Statesman in an editorial hails raising college and
university fees, and suggests that students are agitating
because they have nothing better to do.

New Australian state law (Qld):
unless protestors at the British
Empire summit (CHOGM) in early
Oct are nude, bald, limbless and
mute, they will be guilty of
carrying prohibited items.

Many press releases by the NBA over the past week. Both satyagraha - non-violent civil disobedience - and detailed analyses of government statements are continuing in an extremely active struggle.

The Global Conference Against Caste
Discrimination took place in Delhi 1-4 March 2001
to prepare for inclusion of caste-based
discrimination in the agenda of the WCAR
(31 Aug-7 Sep 2001). The Govt of India allegedly
opposes debate on casteism at the WCAR.

World Bank restructuring: Tata report suggests
Coal India privatisation. Demand/supply figures
seem to be wrong. "Beheading is never a treatment
for headache". Trade Unions unanimously oppose
privatisation. Private collieries' alleged
malpractices to labour discussed.

Jadavpur University (Calcutta) tries to
pass 900% increase in student fees
during summer break. Students fear
University will be privatised.
Fast-unto-death students "forcibly"
removed by authorities.

Jadavpur University (Calcutta) tries to
pass 900% increase in student fees
during summer break. Students fear
University will be privatised.
Hunger fast-unto-death students
"forcibly" removed by authorities.