The Bathani Tola massacre is not an isolated incident but rather a reflection of the deep-rooted social and political malaise that plagues rural India. It exposes the grave injustices perpetuated by the caste-based...
The first Dalit autobiography to be published, Baluta created a stir when it appeared in Marathi in 1978. Set in Mumbai and rural Maharashtra of the 1940s and 50s, author and poet Daya Pawar depicts the stark reality of...
While every party claims to uphold the ideals of Bhim Rao Ambedkar every now and then, there has been no respite for the Dalit community that continues to remain a victim of discrimination and violence.
The government’s role in ensuring the safety and dignity of people from marginalised communities like Musahars is paramount in a caste-ridden society like Bihar
This issue is for all of us. To act and to agitate. To keep faith and to confront the realities. To love and to understand. To stand together and to demand answers and keep asking questions. This issue is for the sake of...
As per reports, many children in the village had successively fallen ill after consuming water from the tank. After doctors noted that contaminated water could be the source of infections, some men climbed inside the tank...
In a discussion, academic Suraj Yengde, editor Chinki Sinha, and managing editor Satish Padmanabhan unravel the enduring impact of the Dalit Panthers movement, examining caste complexities and modern-day struggles, and...
The creation of sub divisions among Dalits based on financial status can ultimately lead to compartmentalization, turning the well-off Dalits into mute spectators in the revolution as opposed to possible role models, allies,...
This is third time in the recent past that caste based atrocities have been reported from the desert state. In October, 12 family members of a Dalit family...
The 30-year-old daily wage earner was accused of stealing a toilet seat from a house in Hardi area and was subsequently assaulted by local BJP leader...
Unlike the rich Punjabi pop stars of largely upper caste Jatt identity, Bant is now struggling with diabetes, dwindling vision and financial distress.
Rae Bareli: The video of the victim being assaulted and forced to lick their feet has gone viral on social media.
The curfew in continuing for the third day with relief being given only for medical emergencies, the police official said.
Manjhi's use of swear word came to light on Sunday when a video went viral on social media where the 77-year-old leader was shown holding forth on the pitfalls...
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While speaking to Outlook, writer-activist Meena Kandasamy talks about politics, literature, feminism, reservation, Periyarism and poses a few questions to the...
Dharampal Diwakar, 25, died by suicide in UP after being thrashed by the two accused for plucking leaves from their mango tree
Ramchandra Raidas sustained injuries in the attack and was admitted to a primary health centre, police officials said
It’s advantage BJP in UP as rivals Congress, SP and BSP struggle to shrug off their inertia
It still haunts modern law, and colours its fabric in a deep blood-red dye of caste. How many times do we need a Hathras to prove that?
Though the 19-year- old burns in front of our eyes, what's on that funeral pyre are the unkept promises of our Constitution.
The 23-year-old social activist plans to move the Supreme Court against the Madras HC verdict exonerating her father in the murder case of her husband.
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The woman, belonging to Thevar community, had married Sankar, a dalit man who was murdered in broad daylight in March 2016.
It is the collective responsibility of all of us to ensure an equal society by promoting reservations and affirmative action till we achieve the goal of...
It is beyond comprehension why the classification of categories needs to be made public in our universities. The identification of one’s caste, much like...
The incident is the latest in a string of so-called 'honour killings' which are rampant in rural pockets of the country.
