Bodhi Ramteke and Sagar Kamble The controversial Electoral Bonds and Gupt Daan: Another step towards Brahmanical supremacy In the heart of India, where the roots of all modern achievements are traced back to the stories of mythologies and ancient times, there is a new political reality about power, secrecy, and the dark dance of gifts …
From Oppression To Liberation: A Transformative Journey towards Egalitarianism and Empowerment
Shireesha Swaero Chitlapally Bheem Deeksha is a distinctive month, started by RS Praveen, former IPS officer and former Secretary of Telangana Social and Tribal Welfare Institutions. Bheem Deeksha is a unique month commencing on the birth anniversary of Manyawar Kanshiram on 15th March and ending on the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Dr. B R Ambedkar …
Appeal for funds: Support post-production of Marathi film ‘Ghairati’
Aashit Sable Online campaign to raise funds for post-production and marketing of a Marathi film Ghairati with an aim to tell a story of struggles of a young boy. Appeal video: https://youtu.be/8wgF4Jp7lA0 Introduction Why would someone join a progressive movement? Why would one want equality in society? What childhood events might have happened in one’s life …
Victory for the Adivasi Land Struggle in Nilambur
Naveen Prasad Alex The land struggle of the Adivasis of Nilambur, Kerala, has ended after 314 days of hunger strike. The decision is based on the agreement made with the Malappuram collector. The strike was ended on the condition that 50 cents of land would be given to the 60 landless tribal families within six …
‘Karnan’: Empowering the Marginalized Through Cinematic Resistance
Satish Parghi Mari Selvaraj’s 2021 Tamil film “Karnan” boldly confronts the harsh injustices endured by India’s marginalized communities in a way rarely seen in cinema (Karnan movie review, 2021). More than just entertainment, this powerful work serves as searing social commentary and an inspirational call to action for the oppressed (Srinivasan, 2021). Adapted from Sanjay …
‘Captain Miller’: Resistance against Brahminism and Colonialism
Vaibhav Kharat The first installment of a trilogy directed by Arun Matheswaran, ‘Captain Miller’, features Dhanush, Shiva Rajkumar, Nassar, Sundeep Kishan, and Nivedhithaa Sathish in key roles. Initially released in theaters, the film later became available on Amazon Prime Video. Penned by Arunraja Kamaraj and Madhan Karky, it was produced by Sathya Jyothi Films. As …
An Appeal to All Political Parties
Dalit Intellectual Collective Jai Bhim!!! …
Revitalizing Professional Social Work in India
Shubham S. Kamble Let us take a few minutes to reflect on those who work at ground level and are part of our community. Without any self-interest or thought, they devote their life, time, and efforts to the welfare of society, nurturing it through efficient work aimed at empowering every deprived person. We refer to …
12th Fail: Yet another attempt to justify the socially unjust EWS
Prerna Singh The recent movie ’12th Fail’ has captured immense attention, becoming one of the most captivating and thought-provoking films in recent times. It tells the story of a poor Brahmin youth from a village, struggling to crack the UPSC exams. Featuring characters like Manoj Sharma, Pritam Pandey, Shraddha Joshi, and Gauri Bhaiya, the film …