“Japanese Management, Indian Resistance” recounts the battle of Indian automotive workers against a coterie of partisans to capital — from management and police to the judiciary and political elites.

Sara Abraham speaks to veteran Odia activist and author Ranjana Padhi.

Though illuminating key debates, Jason Hickel’s recent case for degrowth falls short of its global objective – with not enough to offer regions like South Asia. 

As “Green Growth” gains popularity among a range of political actors, a critique of the agenda’s growing currency in Pakistan and its worrying alliance with capitalist “development”.