Peasants and tribal movements in Nagaland

Peasants and tribal movements in Nagaland Nagas Rebellion  Nagas were once head hunters, as they used to cut off the heads of the enemies and preserve them as trophies. But with the advent of Christianity and Education, the Nagas, comprising more than 30 tribes, have evolved a rich culture and tradition. The Naga national movement … Read more

Peasant, Tribal and Workers Movements

Peasant, Women, Tribal and Workers Movements Peasant Movement:  Peasant movements or agrarian struggles have taken place from pre-colonial days. The movements in the period between 1858 and 1914 tended to remain localised, disjointed and confined to particular grievances. Well-known are the Bengal revolt of 1859-62 against the indigo plantation system and the ‘Deccan riots’ of … Read more

Washington Consensus

The Washington Consensus is a term used in international development to describe a set of ten specific economic policy prescriptions that were considered the “standard” reform package promoted for crisis-wracked developing countries by the Washington-based institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and the US Treasury Department. The ten policies in the … Read more