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Outside the World, Outside the Page: Why We Are More Receptive to Dalit Suffering than Dalit Anger
The author, a student in Bengaluru, asks why Dalit suffering is more readily received than Dalit anger in literature, cinema and public life. Is it because sorrow allows readers and viewers to remain sympathetic observers, while anger and refusal can challenge that comfortable distance?
Hathras case: AMU to extend the tenure of 2 JNMCH doctors who spoke to the media
Doctors Azimuddin and Obaid’s termination has been revoked and their tenure would be extended on the request of Dr. Zaidi, the Chief Medical Officer of JNMCH
NAPM condemn police’s and administration’s handling of the Hathras incident
Nine activists visit Hathras, Uttar Pradesh to document the aggrieved family’s account of the series of events related to the Hathras crime.
Hathras case: Two doctors who questioned the FSL Reports, scolded by senior doctors and later sacked by AMU
Doctors Azeem Malik and Obaid Haque were issued their termination letters on October 20 by the CMO in charge two weeks after they had claimed that the FSL report of the Hathras victim “holds no value” as it was collected 11 days after the attack took place.
AMU doctor who challenged UP police’s ‘no rape’ theory sacked!
He is among the two sacked, but authorities tell media that allegations are "highly speculative" and said the two doctors were engaged "on a temporary one-month vacancy”
We are ‘the others’: No justice in Hathras case, 236 Valmikis convert to Buddhism
Bereft of all hope in the state government, members of the Valmiki community converted to Buddhism claiming Hindus will never accept them as one of their own
Kaimur Mukti Morcha stands firm on boycotting Bihar election until they are given forest rights
The adivasi communities resolve to boycott elections in their struggle for forest rights, despite the Minister's assurances that their demands will be met.
A 17-year-old Dalit girl was found hanging in Delhi, why is no one asking questions about it?
The teenager’s family alleged she was raped and killed, Police state it is a case of suicide, and a false narrative is being created & media, politicians ignore it all
Van Gujjars send letters to 13 Ministers and officials to prevent unlawful eviction
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Van Gujjars demand for forest rights, local representatives offer support
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Hathras case: CJP moves MEITY against news channel for spreading hate and misinformation
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Outside the World, Outside the Page: Why We Are More Receptive to Dalit Suffering than Dalit Anger
The author, a student in Bengaluru, asks why Dalit suffering is more readily received than Dalit anger in literature, cinema and public life. Is it because sorrow allows readers and viewers to remain sympathetic observers, while anger and refusal can challenge that comfortable distance?
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