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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...

Farewell to Hinduism? Now, 2,000 Dalits from Aligarh threaten to embrace Islam

What could be more embarrassing for the self-proclaimed Ambedkar...

Police case against Yeddyurappa for practising untouchability

Former Karnataka chief minister and veteran BJP leader, BS...

Revise Limit on Reservations Beyond 49 % argues PB Sawant, a former SC Judge

Making a strong case for extending the quota on reservations,...

President Mukherjee anguished over attack on Dalits in Saharanpur, promises to act

CPI(M) led delegation of Dalits handing a memorandum to...

Threat to convert to Islam helps: Barbers in Sambhal give haircuts to Dalits under police protection

Representational image. Photo Credit: Ulli Maier and Nisa MaierYesterday...

After Moradabad, Dalits from Sambhal threaten to convert to Islam

Valmikis are barred from the services of local barbers...

Attacks on Dalits in UP: Valmikis say ‘farewell’ to Hinduism, threaten to convert to Islam

Representational Image: Dalits protesting atrocities against the community. Photo...

‘India is Threatened by Brahminism, Not Muslims’, says Bhim Army Chief

Reports coming in that the UP government plans to...

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