Rights

‘Aapke ghar me to light jalti hai, hamara to dil jalta hai’: Toothless protection of Adivasi & Dalit coalworkers in Chhattisgarh

Ankush Uttam Helode Coal is one of the many natural minerals that are found in the state of Chhattisgarh. In 2021, Chhattisgarh alone produced 113 million metric tonnes of coal, or 20% of the nation’s total coal production. The majority of the coal produced comes from the land of Dalits and Adivasis, but because the …

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Lived Experiences at TISS, Mumbai: Unheard Dalit Students’ Voices

Aachal Wasnik Introduction The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai is known for its excellence in social science and research. However, for students belonging to marginalized communities, the experience of campus life can be quite different. The institute is considered an elite institute, and students coming from rural or lower socio-economic backgrounds often …

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Socio-economic Overview of Dalits in India

Manish Kumar Rao Keywords- Dalits, Post-Independence, Covid-19, Social Status, Political Status and Economic Status  Dalits, also known as ‘untouchables’ in India have been a topic of concern and criticism for many years. Despite India’s independence from British rule in 1947, Dalits still face discrimination and poverty in their daily lives. This article will examine the …

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In their own voice: The uphill struggle of Adivasis and Dalits for land rights in rural Gadchiroli

Ankush Uttam Helode History is replete with evidence of all social, economic, and state institutions exploiting Dalits and Adivasis every day. And this mental trauma is invisible to all those who are the reason behind it, but still, these brave communities are fighting against these operative criminal institutions. I personally have so many experiences of …

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Zinda Ho…?

Shubham Kamble

Shubham S. Kamble What does it mean to be alive? It means having life, not being dead or inanimate. I believe it is not enough to live. There are numerous factors that have an impact on life and determine the living path. The basic needs that are required for a good livelihood are food, clothing, …