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Vande Mataram and the 2026 Amendment: From voluntary honour to penal coercion
While the slogan Vande Mataram galvanised millions during India’s struggle for liberation from the clutches of colonial rule, this essay demonstrates that the 2026 Amendment –that the BJP has orchestrated--does not represent historical continuity, but rather a contemporary majoritarian redefinition of a complex national symbol.
Savarkar’s statue now hangs among freedom fighter gallery in BJP-ruled Karnataka assembly
With the main opposition party in the state, the Indian National Congress, vocally opposing the move, the issue of installation of Savarkar's portrait is likely to result in a rocky Winter Session
Portrait as Mirror, unveiling of Vinayak Savarkar’s portrait in Parliament, then and now
This article is on the unveiling of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s portrait, in 2003, first in the premises of Indian Parliament and then, two months later, in the Maharashtra assembly. It was published in Communalism Combat, April 2003. By well-known historian, Anil Nauriya, it offers an insight into both the man himself and his politics.
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.
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