Inequality

India’s stark disparities have finally found voice in political discussions

Since the pandemic, the gap between rich and poor Indians has never been more evident. But inequality was never a public concern – until now.

Anirban Bhattacharya
&
Nancy Pathak
· Sep 06, 2024 · 09:00 am
Amid pandemic, economic woes and stark inequality, the Union Budget sends a troubling message

How long will working people live with a policy regime that concentrates wealth in a few hands and leaves millions struggling for basics?

Harsh Mander
· Feb 27, 2023 · 11:30 am
More than 40% of India’s wealth owned by 1% of population, says Oxfam report

The total wealth of the 10 richest Indian stood at Rs 27.52 lakh crore in 2022, a 32.8% rise from 2021.

Scroll Staff
· Jan 16, 2023 · 07:17 am

Republic of Caste: Anand Teltumbde’s thoughts strive to liberate us even as he is in jail

His vision of working-class unity with an anti-caste core may or may not be realisable, but it is an important line of argument and action at the very least.

Jean Drèze
· Jul 15, 2022 · 06:30 am
Politicians in the West live longer than the populations they represent

The public expects transparency about politicians’ earnings, but it’s not the only area where elite groups have an advantage.

Philip Clarke, The Conversation
,
An Tran-Duy, The Conversation
&
Laurence Roope, The Conversation
· Jul 10, 2022 · 11:30 pm
India is a grossly unequal country – and it shows in the quality of healthcare for poor mothers

Nearly 97% of the population is poor or low-income.

Rahul Ahluwalia
,
Yamini Atmavilas
&
Nachiket Mor
· Apr 29, 2018 · 09:30 pm

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Inequality

India’s stark disparities have finally found voice in political discussions

Since the pandemic, the gap between rich and poor Indians has never been more evident. But inequality was never a public concern – until now.

Anirban Bhattacharya & Nancy Pathak · Sep 06, 2024 · 09:00 am

Amid pandemic, economic woes and stark inequality, the Union Budget sends a troubling message

How long will working people live with a policy regime that concentrates wealth in a few hands and leaves millions struggling for basics?

Harsh Mander · Feb 27, 2023 · 11:30 am

More than 40% of India’s wealth owned by 1% of population, says Oxfam report

The total wealth of the 10 richest Indian stood at Rs 27.52 lakh crore in 2022, a 32.8% rise from 2021.

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