Caste

A Rare Annihilator of Caste

Anand Teltumbde rightly argues for structural changes in the post-Ambedkar anti-caste movements while rising above the present-day “devotional cult”.

Jyotiba Phule’s Trenchant Critique of Caste: Gulamgiri

First Published on: 11 Apr 2016   On his 189th Birth...

Courts say, calling a person by caste name is not an offence: Explained

The Courts find that “intention” to insult by caste names “missing”. How such an “intention”, especially one reflected in the use of abusive slur and stigmas, can ever be “established” is not articulated, however

A New Shudra Movement Arrives in North India

We must redefine the Shudra category as a dignified, productive force with a role in the political, social, economic and educational fields.

MP: Dalit boy dies by suicide, blames teacher’s casteist remarks

He wrote in his note that the teacher harassed him and even abused his parents

TN Dalit Youth Suicide: CJP seeks protection for victim’s family

In a letter to the DGP and SP details have been given about the incident that took place in December

Love-Letters like no other

From India‘s Forgotten Feminist,  Savitribai Phule to life partner Jyotiba

K’taka: ‘cow urine’ used to purify tank as Dalit woman drank water from it

This incident happened in Heggotara Village of Chamarajanagar District in Karnataka.

Assam: Six tribal groups protest non-inclusion in Centre’s revised ST list

Tai Ahom, Moran, Matak, Chutias, Koch Rajbonshis and Tea Tribes have been advocating for inclusion for years

IIT-Bombay to introduce caste awareness courses

As per the minorities cell, the decision came after aggrieved students recommended it

Shivaji in ‘secular’ Maharashtra

First published on: 19 Dec 2015The Shiv Sena threatens...

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