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 …
Can India afford a third Modi stint?
Naveen (Nijam) Gara There is still more than a year left for the next general election in 2024. However, if purported surveys are to be believed, Mr Narendra Modi is set to storm back to power comfortably. Setting the validity of these surveys aside, does the current dispensation deserve to be voted back? While there …
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 …
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 …
The desert beyond its romanticization in popular culture: Caste experiences in Barmer
Ganesh Kamble We, a group of twenty-eight students, were placed by our university for a three-month field practice stint in Barmer. It is a prominent district in the Thar desert, which is part of western Rajasthan. It was my third field practice. Field practice is one type of internship. Before going to the field, I …
Buddha and Brahmam: A Brief Comparison
Dr. SPVA Sairam This article aims to draw parallels between Buddha and Brahmam. As is known, Buddha was born in 563 B.C. and Potuluri Veera Brahmam lived during the 17th century in today’s Rayalaseema region. Both of them had revolted against the unjust social order of their times and embraced the oppressed into their fold. …
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 …
Vernacular ‘Modernity’ as Caste Monopoly
Umar Nizar The Malayalam novelist NS Madhavan claims that James Joyce was a major influence on his writings. But that leaves one wondering about the fact that Madhavan’s works bear none of the labyrinthine complexities of Joyce. His short stories have been celebrated in Kerala. Perhaps Madhavan is referring to Joyce’s `Dubliners’, a magisterial collection …
Zinda Ho…?
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, …