Features

The 2024 General Elections and the Stifling of Muslim Anti-caste Discourse

Md Asif Uzzaman Abstract: This article looks at the uses of Pasmanda political discourse during the Indian general elections of 2024 by the two contending sides represented by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in order to bring out a larger process of invisibilization of the politics based …

Research

Dalits in Freedom Movement: An Year of Academic Events

Dr. Chandraiah Gopani, Mr.Anand Kumar, Mr. Pradip, Mrs. Annu Chouthmahal There are contested views and understandings of the Indian freedom movement and nationalist thinking. A comprehensive study of the literature suggests that the Indian Freedom Movement was manifested in various ideological positions. Subalterns articulated a distinct nationalist thought aimed at challenging British and Brahmanical supremacy. …

Assertion

`Rasa’ theory and Subversion of Muslim imaginaries in Malabar

Umar Nizar  The culinary crafting of Bharata’s `rasa’ theory has been established so much so that it is even compared to the South Indian spice soup called `rasam’ which is a cocktail of spicy, sweet, tangy and sour flavours. `Rasa’ depends on the sue generic creation of emotion. `Vibhavaanubhavavyabhicharisamyogit rasa nischpatti’ is the famous rasa …

Assertion

The Problem with Locating Queerness in Hinduism: Caste and Nationalism

Dhruva Bhati In recent years, there has been an increased discussion on the reclamation or reinterpretation of religious texts or scriptures to validate the idea of queerness. This revivalism is more rigorous in the East, where “this reclamation/reinterpretation” is used to obliterate the idea of “Queerness as a western concept.” However, this quest for the …

Policy

Secular Laws are available to all: A way forward for Uniform Civil Code?

Samaan Shekhar On July 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of India, in Mohd Abdul Samad vs State of Telangana declared that Muslim women can seek maintenance after divorce under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This momentous decision has far-reaching implications, not limited to the domain of maintenance after divorce. However, before …

Features

Dalits of All Faiths Deserve Equal Rights: A Call for Justice

Shahnawaz Ahmad Ansari Shahnawaz Ahmad Ansari, National Spokesperson, All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz (AIPMM) In a nation where diversity is our strength, the struggle for social justice remains an ongoing battle. The recent landmark decision by the Supreme Court, allowing sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), is a beacon of hope for …

Assertion

Wesean Student Federation: A Revolutionary Step Toward Unity in Northeast India

Badandor Lyngdoh Introduction Northeast India has long been a mosaic of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and languages, yet this diversity has often led to divisions rather than unity. The region’s history is marked by deep-rooted conflicts, fueled by colonial policies and post-independence neglect. However, in this complex landscape, the emergence of the Wesean Student Federation represents …