For An Informed Ambedkar Age
Dr. B Karthik Navayan The recent developments in Pune linked to Bhima Koregaon violence on Ambedkarites: 1) the arrests of five human rights activists 2) unearthing of so-called Maoist letter (fake and absolutely undercooked): these illustrate the structural opposition to Ambedkarite assertion at this point of time in BJP ruled Maharashtra and in the …
सुजित निकाळजे (Sujit Nikalje) प्रास्ताविक भारतीय राज्यघटनेने दिलेल्या मूलभूत अधिकारापैकी अनुच्छेद २१ नुसार भारतातील प्रत्येक व्यक्तीस त्याचे जिवीत संरक्षण आणि व्यक्तिस्वातंत्र्याचा अधिकार प्रदान केला आहे. नुकताच मा. सर्वोच्च न्यायालयाने अनुसूचित जाती अनुसूचित जमाती अत्याचार प्रतिबंध कायदा १९८९ आणि त्यातील सुधारणा २०१६ च्या अनुषंगाने चालू असलेल्या डॉ. सुरेश महाजन विरुद्ध महाराष्ट्र शासन या खटल्यामध्ये वरील …
Rachelle Bharathi Chandran Shallow savarna feminist media spaces and why we must fight them A liberal is “a person who believes that government should be active in supporting social and political change”. Feminism is the belief that women and men should have equal rights and opportunities. While quoting these definitions, I’m well aware of …
Second National ConferenceDemocratising The Development: An Ambedkarite Perspective (With Special Reference to Odisha) Concept Note Venue: Association Office, NALCO, Angul, OdishaDate and Time: 21 & 22 April 2018Abstract Submission: April 1, 2018 The contemporary development in India is marked by profound contradiction – in principle, citizens have the rights to liberty, justice, and equality; …
Rajanikanta Gochhayat Manual scavenging, a caste based occupation imposed on certain Dalit communities under the division of labour in the Hindu caste system, means not only picking up night soil from dry latrines but also extends its tentacles to those working on railway tracks, manholes, public toilets, sewage, and even those working with protective …
Dalit Camera: Through Un-Touchable Eyes The is the transcript of the speech delivered by Pa Ranjith in Thenmalaiyaandi foothills, where Arundhathiyars are protesting against the Santhairur wall.The video was recorded by Neethemaan, Aathi Thamizhar Katchi. “Why does this keep happening? We don’t know if it keeps happening openly right in front of us, but …
Mudasir Ali Lone This is in continuation of the Part 1 published here. Whenever someone tells me that there’s no caste in Kashmir (and I’m told that a lot), I can’t help but think of the terms that are part of our daily language, for example, Kaaluh Waatul (literal translation: black chamaar). It’s a …
Manisha Mashaal & Rajni Mishaal These are uncertain times where many in the marginalized communities all over India are feeling anxious with the rise of atrocities and Brahminism in the country. Of all the people who are facing the brunt of these attacks, I speak as a Maha Dalit woman and can say our …
The Shared Mirror Publishing House Coming soon! ‘Cinemascope,’ filmmaker Rupesh Kumar‘s debut novel in Malayalam, was a bestseller that created waves in Kerala. Now, The Shared Mirror is very happy to bring to you the English version, translated by Shyma Pacha. Very, very happy! Watch this space!! “Poykayyil Appachan’s lines remind one of those …