Features

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Educational and Rural Development Challenges

Shubham S. Kamble In Maharashtra, many high school students struggle with fundamental concepts in science and mathematics, a problem that only worsens as they progress to higher grades, according to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021. This troubling trend underscores broader, deeply rooted issues within the state’s educational and socio-economic infrastructure, particularly in rural areas …

Atrocities

Not Delayed, But Denied: A Case of Compromised Justice and Protection

tsunduru martyrs

Samyak Tirri Social Exclusion by Caste in terms of Justice and Protection The prominent legal Maxim reads “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”, but in the case of Tsundur the justice and protection both are denied directly which left eight deaths unanswered. This is a note of social exclusion which highlights the prevalence of justice and …

Atrocities

Dalit Women in Dalit Movements

joopaka subadra-300x300

Joopaka Subhadra Dalit women are looked down upon culturally as inferiors and untouchables. They remain away from the village with no education and employment. They are subjected to economic oppression, labour exploitation, authority of the feudal lords outside and of the patriarchy at home. They are slaves of slaves.  Dalit women are expected to remain …

Assertion

The preamble of Indian constitution: A password of social transformation formation

Kuldip Chand Dobhetta We are celebrating the 77th independence day. But the question remains whether we have been successful in ensuring independence to all or it is just an annual festival for few. I am writing my personal views about social change in India and how our Preamble is helpful to this process. In recent …

Features

Savarna Saviour Psychosis: A Reflection on Rahul Gandhi’s Visit to a Dalit Kitchen

Vaibhav Kharat Recently, Rahul Gandhi’s visit to a Dalit kitchen and his interaction with the Dalit family was broadcast on his YouTube channel, which has millions of subscribers. It was framed as an act of inclusion, meant to bring attention to the everyday lives of Dalits, particularly their food culture. The visit showcased his conversations …

Assertion

Reflections on Dhammachakra Pravartan Din: Confronting the Contemporary Challenges of Ambedkarism

Shogun Gaikwad On 14th October 1956, Dr. Ambedkar accomplished what no one else could—perhaps the only comparable figure is the Buddha. He liberated those considered lesser than animals, stripped of their humanity and left destitute for 2,000 years. Exactly 68 years ago today, the world witnessed the largest mass conversion event in history, as millions …

Features

The Khairlanji Massacre: Unveiling the Intersection of Caste, Gender, and Violence in Modern India

Ajinkya Sanjay Khandizod Introduction Dalits comprise 16.6% of India’s population, with 1000 males to 945 females (Census, 2011). The alarming situation is that every day, ten Dalit women are raped (Maniyar, 2024). The historical marginalization of Dalits is reflected in various forms. According to Shastras, Dalits were prohibited from owning wealth or land (Anowar & …

Assertion

Academic Scopophilia and the alarming return of National Socialism in German Academia

Umar Nizar Orientalism as a discipline has been detrimental to the fortunes of eastern civilisations, particularly that of India. The translation of a corpus of Indic heritage by the likes of Max Meuller rendered India susceptible to military interference and onslaught by great powers in the age of steam-powered industrialisation. The inscrutability of China can …