Ankush Bicka Rahul was studying in 11th standard in a good private school. Like many of his friends and classmates, he wished to prepare for the IIT JEE. For those who don’t know, it is among the most challenging entrance examinations. However, Rahul’s struggle began even before he began preparing for the exam. The struggle …
Asserting voices of marginalized youth in university space
Sudarshan Kasbe In 2017 two dalit students pursuing higher education committed suicides in premier institutes of India which really shook the nation. These suicides cannot be looked at as independent events but are subject to critical scrutiny by researchers in the wake of the hierarchical structure present in Indian education system. After 73 years of …
Our Father gave us the right to education which your forefathers denied us
Manoj Meshram & Reena Dongre Songs have been a part of cultural existence not only for entertainment but also to express devotion to nature and gods and goddesses since time immemorial. Even as modern societies moved towards more influential media humans still find inspiration, motivation, entertainment and love through songs. Many songs, like the ones …
Dr. Payal’s institutional murder: Alarming conditions against Bahujan representation in Academics
Mayur Kadupale Undoubtedly, education as an agency has not only contributed to empower the oppressed communities but also helped rationalize their minds. This idea of emancipation can be located in the activities and approaches of the social theorists, right from Paulo Freire to Indian anti-caste activists like Mahatma Phule, Shahu Maharaj, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Narayana Guru, …