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From India‘s Forgotten Feminist, Savitribai Phule to life partner Jyotiba
SC decision quashing ST reservation reflects Manuwadi mindset: Review petition
The petition filed by social organisations and activists states that the reservation will undo the wrong that has been meted out to the oppressed for centuries
Do Dalit lives matter in India?: Reflecting on condition of Dalits and apathy
The death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests...
Scientist and socio-political activist Dr. Swati passes away
She had worked extensively with Dalits, Adivasis, farmers and workers all the while championing scientific temper as well
Delhi HC directs action against police under SC/ST Act, for not registering FIR of Dalit man
The court observed that the man ran from pillar to post for justice and the police did not do its duty
No reservation in promotions without adequate representation: SC
The Orissa High Court had quashed the resolution for not having legal basis, and same has been upheld by the SC
Covid-19: What is India going to do about the Racism and Communalism epidemic that plagues it?
People from the minority communities are being targeted and treated as second class citizens amidst the pandemic
Whither Article 15?
Article 15 of The Constitution Of India 1949 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth. But in practice…
Reading Dr. Ambedkar’s Who Were The Shudras
The Spirit of History, The Spirit of Justice, The Spirit of Generosity
Remembering Jyotiba Phule, on His 189th Birth Anniversary, April 11
First Published on: January 13, 2016 Remembering Jyotiba Phule, on...
Ambedkarie Engineers Body express solidarity with Dr Anand Teltumbde
A plethora of statements expressing solidarity and support has come in for Professor Anand Teltumbde. Here is one issued by the Ambedkarite Engineers:
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Judgement delivered, paradox prevails: every voter a citizen, but what is the fate of 51.8 million excluded?
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SC greenlights SIR, upholds ECI’s power to revise electoral rolls
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