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Rethinking the ‘Rajput State’: The Neemuchana & Tiladi agrarian movements
The legacy of colonial historiography and further amplified by Hindutva rhetoric has trapped our historical consciousness in the world of kings and dynasties, erasing public memory of our modern agrarian and working-class struggles.
Our birth right to agitate!: Rama Ambedkar
The Dalit Unity convention began with the inaugural speech of Ms. Rama Ambedkar Teltumbde, the grand-daughter of Dr BR Ambedkar
1992-2022 How Indian State & Society have both been targeted and transformed
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What is the Ram Temple Really about?
Teesta Setalvad presents a ready reckoner on what the Ram Temple movement really is
Babri Masjid demolition 30 years on with Teesta Setalvad
Teesta Setalvad speaks on the significance of the 30th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition.
How the RSS’, Golwalkar, HMS’ Savarkar glorified caste: Devanur Mahadevan
Laced with quotations from Golwalkar and Savarkar of the RSS and Hindu Mahasabha themselves, this work, now available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English, sharply critiques the far right’s worldview on caste exclusion and discrimination
Understanding Nehru’s world vision: the first TV appearance on BBC
Jawahar Lal Nehru’s life and world always fascinated me. He speaks like a ‘teacher’ and one would always remain glued to him when we watch old videos of his press conferences or speeches.
What’s behind ‘move to subvert’ powerful Unity in Diversity symbol of Ahmedabad
November 3, 2022, was a special day indeed! On...
Give report on demolition of Azfal Khan’s Tomb: SC to Maharashtra
While some reports stated the demolitions involved only “illegal encroachments”, this is not entirely clear from what has been stated in the SC
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Rethinking the ‘Rajput State’: The Neemuchana & Tiladi agrarian movements
The legacy of colonial historiography and further amplified by Hindutva rhetoric has trapped our historical consciousness in the world of kings and dynasties, erasing public memory of our modern agrarian and working-class struggles.
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