Dalits

Iconoclast: Path breaking biography of BR Ambedkar projects his human essence

In this review, the writer examines how Dr Anand Teltumbde, the distinguished academic and human rights defender eradicates the hyperbole that turns Ambedkar into a demi-god.

Victory! Shanti Basfore released from Assam Detention Camp

The 60-year-old Dalit woman becomes the 41st person to be released on conditional bail with CJP’s help

Cooption with denial of dignity & rights is the Dalit reality under BJP-RSS

Hindutva’s rise snatches Dalit socio-economic rights even as it culturally gives ‘space’ to deprived millions

Ahmedabad: Castist goons attack Dalit man for ‘sporting moustache’

An FIR was lodged against six named and four unnamed people under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Prevention of Atrocities Act

The Buddha and his Dhamma

A must read to eradicate superstitions and intolerance under these difficult times

Bihar: Dalit youth humiliated, tortured outside former Panchayat leader’s house

Police warn that the main accused in the case, Abloo Singh is still absconding as of Thursday afternoon

UP: Dalit youth brutally attacked, 3 men arrested

Members of an "upper-caste" family viciously attacked a 22-year-old Dalit, severely injuring his private parts

NCSC head meets kin of Moga, Sangur Dalit victims

First family was that of two sisters, who had been brutally murdered, second family was that of a child, who had subjected to physical and mental torture

Mahad Satyagraha: After 94 years, do we have Equality, Dignity & Access?

Ninety-four years ago, to the date, Babasaheb Ambedkar walked to the public water tank/pond – Chavdar tale – with fellow satyagrahis (protesters) and drank water from a common property resource denied to the Dalit Untouchables on March 20, 1927

No SC quota for Dalits converting to Islam & Christianity to contest elections: Centre to RS

However, Dalits adopting other faiths could contest elections from SC reserved seats

Why was Dalit labour rights activist, Nodeep Kaur, arrested from Singhu Border?

Her sister alleges Nodeep was, framed, arrested and assaulted in custody because she spoke up for the rights of labourers and was actively supporting the farmers movement

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