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The Ambedkarite Champ: 15-year-old Vandan Sawai defeats chess great Magnus Carlsen
Delhi Class X student beat Magnus Carlsen in an online blitz game after returning from a six-week Europe trip; his parents learnt about the result later from his Chess.com profile
Thakurs deny Dalit woman cremation, police initiate probe
The woman’s body was forced to be taken off the pyre as members of Thakur community objected
Dalit couple attempt suicide after forceful eviction, police brutality
The state government has sacked the District Collector and SP after a video of the brutal attacks by the police on the couple went viral
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
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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…
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