Hate & Harmony

The Double Stage: Caste’s Schizophrenic Modernity between Spectacle and Shadow

Caste from the pre-modern, colonial to the post-Republican; this analysis draws from, among others, works by Nicholas Dirks (2001), Anand Teltumbde (2014) and Gopal Guru (2016) to map this transition showing that contemporary caste should be best understood as a sort of social schizophrenia driven by imaginative acts whereby power perpetuates itself through a convoluted hermetic legitimising act in India.

Prominent leaders Kailash Vijayvargiya and Sadhvi Prachi make statements that are derogatory and perceived as anti-women

While Vijayvargiya states that women dress “vulgarly” and look like “Surpanakha”, Sadhvi Prachi says that Muslim women are helpless as they have to wear black veils in 50 degree heat

Kalicharan endorses violence if committed for protecting religion

Kalicharan is notorious for making hate speech in Maharashtra and despite intimation to the police in the past, no action whatsoever has been taken against him

Madhya Pradesh: Another Muslim youth lynched on suspicion of stealing, victim suffered multiple stab wounds and bruises all over his body

The incident was reported from Khandwa District, where hate crimes against Muslims have been increasing since last year

Three Rams—Amma’s Iftar that celebrates them all

Saturday evening, April 8 saw a unique Iftar second year running, that was Amma Srinivasan and her family’s firm response to Ram Navami hate: Bengaluru

Hindu Mahasabha Members Arrested for Allegedly Slaughtering Cow to Incite Communal Violence in Agra During Ram Navami Parade

According to the police, Sanjay Jat, the Hindu Mahasabha's national spokesperson, is the chief conspirator.

Ram Navami processionists instigated violence in Rishra, Bengal police tell court

Sources aware of the contents of the report said that it mentions that those participating in the procession had been constantly "instigating" the local people by using "abusive and offensive" language constantly since the beginning of the procession.

Study Reveals Inequity in PM-JAY Implementation, Fails to Reach Most Vulnerable Sections

Analysis published in Lancet Regional Health shows discrepancy in health insurance utilisation among EWS in India

Under Guise of Religious Conversions, Attacks by Hindutva Groups Worsen Situation for Christians in India

Christians face attacks, disrupted prayer meetings, and church vandalism - their cries for help go unheard as the police arrest the victims, side with the perpetrators

Mumbai: Police foils attempts to disturb peace in Mira Road

Concerted efforts have been made to disturb communal harmony in Naya Nagar, in the backdrop of rising communal tensions in the region.

Iftar observed by students of all faiths; Muslim students break their fast while non-Muslim students serve food and beverages

The month of Ramadan brings people together regardless of religious or cultural differences

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The Double Stage: Caste’s Schizophrenic Modernity between Spectacle and Shadow

Caste from the pre-modern, colonial to the post-Republican; this analysis draws from, among others, works by Nicholas Dirks (2001), Anand Teltumbde (2014) and Gopal Guru (2016) to map this transition showing that contemporary caste should be best understood as a sort of social schizophrenia driven by imaginative acts whereby power perpetuates itself through a convoluted hermetic legitimising act in India.

UGC Guidelines 2026: AISA Protest at Delhi University followed by sexual abuse allegations amid police presence

Delhi university has seen persistent protest by Ambedkarite and left groups demanding implementation of the UGC Guidelines 2026 that were summarily stayed by the Supreme Court; in one such, a confrontation during a mobilisation over UGC equity regulations, AISA women leaders were subject to brute and allegedly sexualised threats, while a right-wing YouTuber filed a separate assault complaint; police have registered parallel FIRs

12 Bengali migrant workers murdered in 6 states, Maharashtra tops the crime list

Following the recently unleashed hysteria on the misnomer “Bangladeshi immigrants”, spearheaded by BJP elected officials from the Centre to States, as many as 12 Bengali migrant workers have been murdered, revealing the physical targeted harm that can flow out of systemic hate speech made by those in public authority; these are statistics compiled by the West Bengal Migrants Welfare Board; 4 of the 12 killed have been in “progressive” Maharashtra and 10 in states ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Against the Script of Hate: How ordinary citizens are reclaiming public space

A shop sign in Kotdwar, a shutter kept open in Nainital, a landlord’s refusal in Purola, and a Valentine’s Day standoff in Jaipur — how everyday acts of defiance are reshaping the narrative of communal tension in India

‘Democracies Erode When Those Entrusted With Power Fear Laughter and Start Taking Action Against It’

The Wire's submission to the government at the post-facto hearing on a request to block social media URLs over a 52-second satirical video.

2025 in Protest: Across issues, across India

In 2025, citizens nationwide mobilised across labour, environment, religious freedom, and electoral integrity