Rushikesh Kasabe ‘Bhika Vasave, who is a migrant and tribal student, comes from the village with a dream to become an officer, but more than 4 years have passed and he still can’t tell if anything will happen. “Many times, worrying about the future you wake up suddenly, and there is no guarantee of going …
Hierarchy of caste distils down to hierarchy of body
Dr. Abhijit Khandkar Many Indians are getting offended by the picture of Australian cricketer, Mitch Marsh sitting with his feet perched on the Cricket World Cup Trophy. Since he has put his feet up, so it means disrespect. This concept of respect being equated with body parts is an exclusively Indian concept, stemming from Hindu …
Beyond Boundaries: Strengthening Transgender Lives in India
Ganesh Pandit Introduction In Indian mythology, transgender individuals were highly regarded. However, in recent centuries, the transgender community has faced challenges. One contributing factor has been television, which has quickly influenced people’s perspectives. Nineteenth-century Bollywood films portrayed transgender people disrespectfully, leading to a change in society’s view of them and affecting the present generation. In …
Movies and People of Theatre and Music in the life of Dr. Ambedkar
Dr. SPVA Sairam Many books and articles have been written on the emancipatory deeds of Dr. Ambedkar that touched the lives of millions, but very little information is available, at least in English, about the private life of Babasaheb. In this article, I will explore an exciting aspect of his …
Memes and infographics on Instagram: How Dalit students are busting misinformation one post at a time
Nitin Kalyan It did not take the 23-year-old Prashant Randive too long to spot the bias and misinformation that infographics and memes flooding social media platforms were spreading. Prashant, a first-generation learner pursuing his masters degree and going by @Pashwords on Instagram, spends considerable time making infographics to counter misinformation around issues like reservations. He …
‘Satya Mev Jayate’ (Truth Alone Triumphs): Locked and Chained
Hemangi Kadlak This article is dedicated to the people who fought and are fighting to break different chains to make THE TRUTH ALONE VICTORIOUS. This article critically explores the symbolic connections aT the India-Pakistan border, the national emblem of India at this border, and the chain that is around the structure. Very recently, I got …
The Formulae of the Buddha: Need for Decoding the Tipitaka
Ratnesh Katulkar The Tipitaka is believed to be a collection of teachings preached by the Buddha and some of his main disciples. It is therefore considered to be the complete knowledge and philosophy of the Buddha. However, most people are unaware that, apart from the teachings preserved in the Tipitaka, the Buddha has also shared …
The Man in the Crowd
Pranav Jeevan P and Sulochana R Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste starts with this photograph taken in Hamburg, Germany, in 1936, of shipyard workers heiling in unison, their right arms rigid in outstretched allegiance to the Führer, Adolf Hitler. This picture points us to the man (inside the circle) believed to be August Landmesser, who refused to …
Age of Jai Bhim: What happens in Chaityabhumi, Mumbai?
Angel Sophan Growing up, I would hear from my friends and family who visited Mumbai that the must-visit places were Juhu Beach, Marine Drive, Mannat, etc., and also to spice it up with a romanticized version of poverty by visiting Dharavi. As an adult, in retrospect, I have come to learn that even tourist attractions …