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Funds Withheld, Futures on Hold: Dalit, OBC, Minority students face scholarship crisis amidst delays and cuts
A sudden funding freeze leaves dozens of marginalised students in limbo, exposing deepening cracks in the government’s commitment to educational justice
Mahatma Gandhi, Race and Caste
It is important to distinguish between Gandhi's formative years and when he became a truly enlightened and inspiring leader
Madras HC’s acquittal of accused in Udumalpet’s honour killing of a Dalit denies public justice
The court, reversed the lower court’s order convicting the father in law of the deceased, while failing to explore caste violence and prejudice that was the motive behind the crime.
Mahesh Raut, Bhima Koregaon-11’s youngest activist spends another birthday in prison
Raut was arrested in June 2018 for allegedly inciting violence at the Elgar Parishad
Just kill me now. Shoot. I am ready to die: Soni Sori
After a chilling video of alleged attack on the activist went viral on social media, SabrangIndia's Karuna John spoke to Soni Sori and SP Dr Abhishek Pallava to get both sides of the story
My life is in danger: Soni Sori
The renowned human rights activist and politician from Chhattisgarh has alleged that the her car was followed, and she fears that the police may attack her
Van Gujjars assaulted by police and forest officials, CJP moves NHRC demanding justice
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The complaint states how the police and forest officials violated lockdown rules, procedure for eviction as well as defied high court orders and when the tribals objected to their unlawful actions, a false case was slapped against them
Do Dalit lives matter in India?: Reflecting on condition of Dalits and apathy
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CRPF personnel allegedly assault Adivasi villagers in Jharkhand
20 people injured, 7 seriously in West Singhbhum. All were allegedly pressured not to file an FIR.
Maharashtra to give one time grant of Rs. 4,000 to tribal families
The forest dwelling communities have faced a bad brunt during the lockdown due to not being able to collect and sell forest produce
‘We’, not ‘us’ and ‘them’
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