For the love of art: A testament to the truth
https://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2024/02/for-the-love-of-art-a-testament-to-the-truth by Ishaan Rajabali Freedom of expression is more important than ever in times of conflict and misinformation.
How does canceling exhibitions or concerts help the situation? Much of the powerful anti-war, anti-establishment art that has influenced generations of artists and creators would be lost if a boycott was instituted during every international conflict...In an era of conflict, rife with propaganda and misinformation, anti-establishment art becomes a powerful form of protest, helping institute a legacy for future generations and telling a story of courage and determination..
Of course, if art or cultural expression urges discrimination or cruelty and could actually lead to violence, it should be questioned. For example, the 2022 Indian film “The Kashmir Files,” which claimed to expose conspiracies about the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the region, received criticism for its clouding of facts and Islamophobic tone. The director defended the film even when videos of audience members spouting anti-Muslim rhetoric spread like wildfire on social media... In an era where patriotism is eschewed for nationalism, when freedom of expression needs to be carefully preserved “People who enjoy waving flags don’t deserve to have one.”
Parth MN @parthpunter https://twitter.com/parthpunter/status/1760349414059614296?t=NJVS94K53Yul-yV4gPuRfw&s=08
In 2011, Maharashtra had 1368 govt hospitals. It's dwindled to 586 in 2021. In 10 years, the number of Maharashtra's govt hospitals came down by 57%.
We're back to where we were in 1980.
Source of data: Economic Survey of Mahrashtra - Maharashtra at a glance see point 17, https://mls.org.in/PDF2023/BUDGET/ESM_2022_23_Eng_Book.pdf#page=15
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Rural workers in MP, Gujarat get the lowest daily wages: RBI data https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/rural-workers-in-mp-gujarat-get-the-lowest-daily-wages-rbi-data-9032716/ by George Mathew : November 19, 2023 Wage growth for agricultural and non-agricultural labourers remained subdued during 2022-23, averaging 5.8 per cent and 4.9 per cent.. According to data compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in MP, male agricultural workers in rural areas got a daily wage of just Rs 229.2 while in Gujarat, which claims to be a model state, it worked out to Rs 241.9 in the year ended March
For 25 working days in a month it amounts to just around Rs 5,730 in MP and Rs 6,047 in Gujarat. https://peoplesdemocracy.in/2023/1126_pd/mp-gujarat-pay-lowest-kerala-pays-highest-daily-wages-workers
The average daily wages in 2021-22 of the agricultural workers in other poorly-paid states include Uttar Pradesh - Rs 309.3; Odisha – Rs 285.1; Maharashtra (the most industrialised state) – Rs 303.5.
Kerala: 764.3 per day The other comparatively higher paid states include Jammu & Kashmir – Rs 550.4, Himachal Pradesh – Rs 473.3, Tamil Nadu – Rs 470 per day.