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Understanding power through caste: Dr. Ambedkar’s contribution to the sociology of law

Dr Babasaheb’s understanding of Indian society was pivotal: he was prescient in the dangers that loomed ahead, even after drafting the Indian Constitution; because caste-based inequality remains deeply entrenched in society and the post-Independence state did not go much beyond providing formal equality to the lower castes and other marginalised communities, Dr. Ambedkar was acutely aware of the continuing presence of upper-caste hegemony from society to politics and from culture to the economy

Kashmir and Article 370: Kerala expresses shock and protest

Kerala expressed its shock and protest at the unexpected...

Some Myths About Article 370, 35A and Kashmir

Over the years, several myths have been widely propagated...

Resolution on Kashmir Is Against Constitution and History!

In this episode of 'Hafte Ki Baat', senior journalist...

I am choosing Kashmir: How a post on Article 370 became a Question about my Morality

The government of India abrogated Article 370 on Monday,...

Towards a ‘Suitable’ Ambedkar

Is tweaking of Babasaheb’s iconic slogan -- Educate, Organise,...

The Long Dark Night In Kashmir

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Citizens condemn the Arbitrary and Unconstitutional act of the Indian Government

The Government of India today introduced the scrapping of...

A History of Article 370

Article 370: A Constitutional History of Jammu and Kashmir...

Hindu and Muslim Communalism

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The Tiger Of Mysore & Chameleons of Karnataka: Banning Tipu Jayanti

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