Labour

Sex Work Under The Colonial Raj: Calcutta

Major designated sex trade zones exist only in Delhi, West Bengal and Maharashtra. There are specific historical reasons behind the rise of both brothels and red-light areas in these cities

Nihira Ram

September 17, 2020

The Women, The System, The Struggle: The Story of ASHA Workers

Between 7 to 9 August this year, over 600,000 ASHAs went on a strike alongside other trade unions in India. They demanded better pay, medical protection, regular COVID-19 testing, and the status of government employees

Saumya Kalia

September 13, 2020

Celebrating Mayday

May 1 commemorates working-class self-organisation and its rich history that stretches back over a century.

Editorial Board

May 01, 2020