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Missing or Excluded?

Dr Santhosh J & Benish Ali Dalits, tribals, and people from other backward classes form the majority of the Indian population. However, their presence in government educational institutions and top government posts is extremely scarce. This has become rather a longtime trend in India. However, the successive governments claim otherwise, their own data proves the …

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Everything is in a Name: RSSisation of Criminal Justice

Bobby Kunhu “Every empire, however, tells itself and the world that it is unlike all other empires, that its mission is not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate.” – Edward Said Colonization is one amongst the convenient pet peeves of Savarnas across ideological spectrum – from communists to Shashi Tharoor to the RSS, …

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From Bhaijaan to Bhai, the Slogans that Divide Cultures in Contemporary India

Vinod Kumar On August 8, 2023, front page news in the Times of India reported the violence that recently broke out during communal riots in Haryana. On a usual day, I prefer not to take sides based on what I read because the representation of facts is often minced in the news. However, the article …

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The Darker Side of AI

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Pranav Jeevan P AI (Artificial Intelligence) models have become part of everyday use. Generative AI models, especially those using latest diffusion models capable of producing realistic images and videos are becoming increasingly popular. Since the advent of ChatGPT from OpenAI, the use of LLMs (Large Language Models) are becoming the standard practice in industry and …

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Caste and AI

Caste-Based Discrimination in AI Algorithms: Necessity of Leading Science, Not Just sharing Narratives! Sagar Kamble When there is absence of well-structured and ethically guided approaches in technology, it is inevitable that such advancements will have adverse effects on society. Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, as the epitome of technological progress, have the potential to become …

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Sociopolitical Economy of The Kerala Story

Brahmanism and Politics of Production of Muslimophobia – I Bobby Kunhu This is the first of a two-part series of examples of the production of Muslimophobia in India and its hegemonic linkages. The second part is here.  “It would not be impossible to prove with sufficient repetition and a psychological understanding of the people concerned …

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Can the VBA Secure Representation and Challenge Established Political Players?  

Ajinkya Sanjay Khandizod Introduction The political landscape in Maharashtra has been characterized by ongoing turmoil, with each passing day bringing new episodes of drama. In the midst of this chaotic environment, the regional party Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has a chance to find a silver lining. Founded in 2019, just ahead of the General Elections, …

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Inequality exists because freedom was denied far longer than it was ever afforded: US SC Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

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Pranav Jeevan P The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has deemed Affirmative Action AA) programs in Harvard and University of North Carolina which regard race as a factor for admissions to be unconstitutional. Affirmative action is a policy initiative in which a person’s nationality, sex, religion, race, and caste are considered by an …