What does it take to portray Che today?
Vijay Prashad talks to Tings Chak on the iconography of Che Guevara. Tings, who designed the cover of the book ‘Che’, talks about the process of portraying the revolutionary today
“For Che, the revolution was intrinsically international”
Prof. Aijaz Ahmad talks about Che Guevara, the internationalist. He explains how internationalism was at the very core of Che’s understanding of socialism and revolution
Iran says fresh US sanctions on banking sector are an attempt “to starve its people”
On Thursday, the US treasury department blacklisted 18 major Iranian banks in the latest assault as part of its so-called maximum pressure campaign against the country
Students organize amid fresh pandemic outbreak in British universities
Over the past few weeks, there has been a surge in COVID-19 cases in universities in the United Kingdom. Student activists talk about the challenges they face and the kind of organizing that is happening
Greek trade unionists, peace activists protest visit of NATO Secretary General
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s visit to Greece and Turkey comes in the backdrop of escalating tensions between the two countries over maritime and energy rights in the Eastern Mediterranean region
Protests erupt in Kyrgyzstan following alleged vote-buying during parliamentary elections
Out of the 16 political parties contesting Sunday’s parliamentary elections, only four could cross the official cut-off of 7% votes to qualify for the seats in the parliament
The call to free Julian Assange echoes around the world
Ahead of and during the extradition hearings for Julian Assange, political leaders, activists, journalists and lawyers across the world have condemned the prosecution and demanded the dropping of charges
Thousands take to the streets in India protesting gang rape and murder of 19-year-old
The 19-year-old succumbed to her injuries on September 29. Protestors are condemning the attitude of the police and administration of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by Yogi Adityanath.