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Periyar: Caste, Nation and Socialism
Periyar: Caste, Nation and Socialism published by People’s Literature Publications, Mumbai is a fascinating conversation between S V Rajadurai and Vidya Bhushan Rawat which brings out numerous hitherto unknown...
Bhima Koregaon: The Truth
Just like the history of the Bhima Koregaon commemoration has not been understood, the Elgar Parishad of December 2017 and Bhima Koregaon celebrations of 2018 have been manipulated to disguise the provocative and incendiary roles played by the supremacist brigade
Conspicuous silence of political parties on OBC reservation issues in the North
How it is important to remember leaders like VP Singh for their commitment to creating a more equal India
This government has all but actually declared a war on its own people: Teesta Setalvad
Its been a challenging five years. Between 2017-2019 (between...
Rajasthan: Dalit man killed after row over Ambedkar poster
Vinod Bamnia, a member of Bhim Army, was assaulted on June 5, succumbed to injuries two days later
Victory! Shanti Basfore released from Assam Detention Camp
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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
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