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The preamble of Indian constitution: A password of social transformation formation

Kuldip Chand Dobhetta We are celebrating the 77th independence day. But the question remains whether we have been successful in ensuring independence to all or it is just an annual festival for few. I am writing my personal views about social change in India and how our Preamble is helpful to this process. In recent …

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Savarna Saviour Psychosis: A Reflection on Rahul Gandhi’s Visit to a Dalit Kitchen

Vaibhav Kharat Recently, Rahul Gandhi’s visit to a Dalit kitchen and his interaction with the Dalit family was broadcast on his YouTube channel, which has millions of subscribers. It was framed as an act of inclusion, meant to bring attention to the everyday lives of Dalits, particularly their food culture. The visit showcased his conversations …

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Reflections on Dhammachakra Pravartan Din: Confronting the Contemporary Challenges of Ambedkarism

Shogun Gaikwad On 14th October 1956, Dr. Ambedkar accomplished what no one else could—perhaps the only comparable figure is the Buddha. He liberated those considered lesser than animals, stripped of their humanity and left destitute for 2,000 years. Exactly 68 years ago today, the world witnessed the largest mass conversion event in history, as millions …

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The Khairlanji Massacre: Unveiling the Intersection of Caste, Gender, and Violence in Modern India

Ajinkya Sanjay Khandizod Introduction Dalits comprise 16.6% of India’s population, with 1000 males to 945 females (Census, 2011). The alarming situation is that every day, ten Dalit women are raped (Maniyar, 2024). The historical marginalization of Dalits is reflected in various forms. According to Shastras, Dalits were prohibited from owning wealth or land (Anowar & …

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Academic Scopophilia and the alarming return of National Socialism in German Academia

Umar Nizar Orientalism as a discipline has been detrimental to the fortunes of eastern civilisations, particularly that of India. The translation of a corpus of Indic heritage by the likes of Max Meuller rendered India susceptible to military interference and onslaught by great powers in the age of steam-powered industrialisation. The inscrutability of China can …

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The Missing Social in the Judgment!

Manjiri Dhiraj Sakharkar In the case of the State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh. A seven-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court reserved the judgment. The 6:1 ruling bench, headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud permitted states to create sub classifications of scheduled caste and schedule tribes, by which only those who are actually in …

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Skill-based training- The hidden way to revive the caste system!

Dr. Chetana Sawai On September 20, 1932, Mahatma Gandhi announced a fast unto death in protest against Dr.BabasahebAmbedkar’s demand for a separate electorate, which later turned into the Pune Pact. However, today, on September 20, 2024 at Wardha, the Shudra, an untouchable community of this country once again saw the killing of their rights, justice, …

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Merit: A Savarna Tool to Reinforce Caste Hegemony

Vaibhav Kharat The recent notification by the UPSC, inviting applications for 45 lateral entry posts at the levels of Joint Secretary, Director, and Deputy Secretary across 24 Union government ministries, has reignited the toxic debate of meritocracy vs reservation. The government’s promotion of lateral entry as a tool to bring in fresh talent and expertise …