Hot off the block: A bibliography on MGNREGA - more than 400 entries, with abstracts and links to full text. A trove! jobguarantee.org/resources/mgnr…

In light of upcoming state assembly elections in Jharkhand, BJP leaders have claimed that "Bangladeshi infiltrators" are marrying Adivasi women panchayat leaders to grab land and power. Lists which name and shame these women have been circulating on social media since July.

Rumble in the ranks: JD(U) joins opposition in "urging the Centre to stop the supply of arms and ammunitions to Israel amid Tel Aviv’s war on Gaza". scroll.in/latest/1072427…

A Union Minister in BJP govt promotes an urban clap-like app — except it allows Hindu customers to connect with Hindu-only service professionals. Basant Kumar reports. newslaundry.com/2024/08/23/sho…

India Today poll...

Biz media attributes MGNREGA employment crash to “rising incomes”, but it could also be due to mass deletion of job cards, digital attendance, compulsory Aadhaar-based payments, etc. financialexpress.com/policy/economy…

"The evidence is clear: [school] meals cooked on site are fresher, tastier and healthier." Yup. scroll.in/article/107252…

There is a risk of similar bullying in *all* states. because it is happening under pressure from central govt to achieve 100% e-KYC asap.

MGNREGA and women's struggle for participation in local democracy - insightful article. theindiaforum.in/public-policy/…

Predicted effects of the forthcoming "delimitation" exercise on Lok Sabha seats - expect some fireworks! theindiaforum.in/society/implic…

पारिवारिक जीवन से लेकर राष्ट्रीय स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन तक, जीवन में कई बेहतरीन चीजें प्रतिस्पर्धा के बजाय सहयोग से आती हैं। bhaskar.com/opinion/news/j…

Update: Concerned JD(U) spokesperson, KC Tyagi, resigns for "personal reasons". Coincidence? 🤔

Slave treatment for jobless youth. ndtv.com/india-news/11-…

ख़ुशी की बात: sabhilnath painkra ने इस साल MNREGA को लेकर अपने ज़मीन पर सुन्दर डबरी बनाया और उसमें खूब मछली डाला. (बलरामपुर, छत्तीसगढ़)

ICYMI: Canteens "helped ensure dignified meals for millions, created jobs, and fostered a sense of oneness and well-being for many. She advocates for more and guaranteed funding for canteens, revamp and expansion of menus, better infrastructure, and fair wages for staff."

Children's playground right in the middle of a district hospital. 👍

Law: eKYC is permitted only with informed consent and other safeguards. Reality: GoI insists on 100% eKYC of ration-card holders by 30 Sept 2024 and PDS dealers are threatening them with deletion of names from ration cards to make it happen. m.thewire.in/article/food/m…

Never too late to join a Palestine solidarity event. 👇

How the PDS improved, and why it is in danger.