Karl Marx

DNA: When the famous German philosopher Karl Marx was born in 1818

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May 06, 2023, 00:30 AM IST

Karl Marx's 202nd birth anniversary on May 5: Famous quotes of the greatest socio-economic crusader

Today (May 5) is the 202nd birth anniversary of legendary philosopher and social thinker Karl Marx. The philosophy and socio-political theories of Marx have not only changed the shape of civilisations, but also gave them a new direction of life. Born on May 5, 1818, Marx belonged to Germany and he had played an important role in giving voice to the discriminated proletariat class, who were burdened with high taxes and were facing exploitation.

May 05, 2020, 11:20 AM IST

China warns party members to stick to Marx, not 'ghosts and spirits'

President Xi Jinping said last year the party`s decision to stick with the political theories of Karl Marx remained "totally correct".

Feb 28, 2019, 09:58 AM IST

On his 200th birth anniversary, Karl Marx continues to haunt us

Marxism is at the end of a day a collectivist and totalitarian philosophy. And, at the heart of collectivism and totalitarianism lies darkness.

May 03, 2018, 14:00 PM IST

In poll-bound Gujarat, Modi says new India will be made on tech revolution

PM Modi on Friday said his government is aiming towards digital transformation across rural India.

Oct 07, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Marxism faces risk of becoming irrelevant: Chinese General

As China held its first world Marxism Congress, a Chinese military general has warned that Marxism would become irrelevant if the political and economic ideology that changed world failed to find answers to contemporary social problems.

Oct 11, 2015, 16:49 PM IST

Socialist Jeremy Corbyn elected UK opposition Labour leader

Avowed socialist and Karl Marx admirer Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader of Britain`s opposition Labour party on Saturday, a result that may make a British EU exit more likely and which senior figures have said would leave their party unelectable.

Sep 12, 2015, 16:30 PM IST