Plutocracy Much? Tracing the contemporary crony capitalist regime in India: A CASE-STUDY OF THE DHFL SCAM

Akhar Bandyopadhyay Posted on 06/09/2022 i.                   Where does India stand today: the broader perspective The year’s 2022. The world as it stands today faces a plethora of conflicts, feuds and other such similar dissociating, disintegrating processes. On the one hand, the Russian aggression on Ukraine coupled with NATO’s determinedly neo-imperialistic role is taking its full tollContinue reading “Plutocracy Much? Tracing the contemporary crony capitalist regime in India: A CASE-STUDY OF THE DHFL SCAM”

Do you have faith in the Contemporary Indian Judiciary?

The article critiques India’s judiciary, highlighting favoritism towards the wealthy, nepotism, and political influence that marginalize underprivileged groups. Prominent figures, including ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi, have called the system “ramshackled,” citing inefficiencies and delays. Judicial appointments raise concerns, as seen in Justice U.U. Lalit’s ties to political clients before becoming CJI. Access to justice remains a challenge, with the judiciary often appearing out of reach for common citizens. Overall, the article argues that these issues have eroded public trust in the legal system.

Requesting for filing a defamation case against the anti-national newspapers regarding the nexus between the underworld and the BJP

The article discusses a request for filing a defamation case against newspapers that published reports alleging a nexus between the BJP and the underworld, including figures like Dawood Ibrahim. The author criticizes the lack of legal action from BJP against these claims, suggesting either truth in the allegations or a failure to protect the party’s reputation. The post also reflects concerns about media freedom and the political landscape in India.

THE GRAND FUNERAL FEAST OF THE “HINDUS”: URGING FOR THE UNIFORM CIVIL CODES

Posted on 17th August, 2022 Abstract This paper-letter, rather a mock-letter to the President of India, aims to sarcastically subvert the ideological standpoint of the militant Hindutva mindset regarding the post-death rituals cum grand feast of the Hindus. The authors of this paper-letter have deployed deconstructive methodology and Brechtian theatrical praxis to expose the underlyingContinue reading “THE GRAND FUNERAL FEAST OF THE “HINDUS”: URGING FOR THE UNIFORM CIVIL CODES”

রাকৃমির কুমারী পুজো, আমার বৈধ বৌ আর টাকা-মাটিঃ গভীরতর অসুখ এখন…

Posted on 12/08/2022 Updated on 17/10/2022 License: CC BY 4.0 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12354.04809/1 Abstract The paper is on Sri Sri Ramakrishna Mission’s celebration of virgin worship. This particular event is also linked with money-laundering. The ambivalent nature of Hindu high-caste Male is revealed here with reference to ‘kumari puja’, where the mission’s ascetics are worshiping aContinue reading “রাকৃমির কুমারী পুজো, আমার বৈধ বৌ আর টাকা-মাটিঃ গভীরতর অসুখ এখন…”

MR. SHAH RUKH KHAN, THE BRAND AMBASSADOR OF DHFL, HAS DECEIVED THE VICTIMS OF THE DHFL SCAM

Posted on 6th August, 2022 Dear All, we have got the following letter from an anonymous person, demanding the arrest and boycott of Mr. Shah Rukh Khan and his films for his passive role in the DHFL Scam. The anonymous person has mentioned our previous letter to the Don, the former Brand Ambassador of theContinue reading “MR. SHAH RUKH KHAN, THE BRAND AMBASSADOR OF DHFL, HAS DECEIVED THE VICTIMS OF THE DHFL SCAM”

The End of Dialogue

Posted on 2nd August, 2022 Updated on 15th August, 2022 ABSTRACT India is in a situation where dialogue is silenced by the autocratic governmentality. In this video collage, three consecutive situations are projected to show that all the three different political parties are acting in the same way– halting the dialogue. Thus, this collage proposesContinue reading “The End of Dialogue”

EXPOSING PIRAMAL REALTY: KRISHNARAJ RAO

The article “Exposing Piramal Realty: Krishnaraj Rao” highlights several concerns regarding Piramal Realty’s business practices:

One-Sided Agreements: The draft agreements for projects like Piramal Revanta Towers are criticized for being heavily skewed in favor of the developer. These contracts grant PRL Developers Private Limited extensive rights over land development, limiting flat-buyers’ ability to raise objections. Exit clauses are also noted to favor the developer, undermining buyers’ rights.

Environmental Impact: The article labels Mr. Ajay Piramal as an “eco-terrorist,” accusing him of exploiting nature without regard for biodiversity. It references environmental concerns associated with Piramal’s pharmaceutical plant in Digwal, Telangana, and criticizes real estate developments in ecologically sensitive coastal areas like Mumbai, which face risks from climate change and rising sea levels.

Legal and Ethical Issues: The piece suggests that law enforcement and the judiciary may not always protect flat-buyers from exploitation by builders. It mentions that when police mediate between defrauded buyers and builders, resulting agreements often contain loopholes allowing builders to evade accountability. Builders, including Piramal Realty, are accused of proposing out-of-court settlements to avoid civil litigation, which may be ineffective or detrimental to buyers’ interests.

The article includes videos by Krishnaraj Rao and a press conference by Siddarth Jaaju to support these claims.