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An Epitome of Jeevan Saathi, Remembering Dr Ambedkar’s Wife Mata Ramabai
arun Posted On February 9, 2024


The Mooknayak revisits her sacrifices, struggles and encouragements she gave to Dr Ambedkar in his struggles. Pratikshit Singh  “Behind every successful man, there is a woman.” The phrase has its roots in the idea that women often provide support, encouragement […]


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Why the Study of Dalit Religions Is Necessary to Understand Hindu Majoritarianism
arun Posted On February 2, 2024


Based on archival research and ethnography, Joel Lee explores the contradictory nature of the latent and manifest religion of Dalit communities from the 583 clans of the Awadh region. Suryakant Waghmore Joel Lee’s book Deceptive Majority is an erudite addition […]


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Rohith’s death: We are all to blame
arun Posted On January 18, 2024


This letter, dated December 18, 2015 has not been so widely quoted nor has it gone viral. It is a comment on all of us, especially those of us in the media, that we failed to read the warnings or […]


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Bhide Wada: India’s First Girls’ School to be Transformed into a National Memorial
arun Posted On January 12, 2024


On January 1, 1848, just two days before her 17th birthday, Savitri Bai Phule opened the first school for girls. Though it might seem like a normal development today, this act was met with strong opposition. Savitribai Phule faced extreme […]


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Invisible lives: Documenting India’s disadvantaged Dalit communities and their unseen labour
arun Posted On January 11, 2024


How do Dalit people live in India? How are their lives different from those of dominant caste groups? These are the questions that Asha Thadani tried to find answers to on her journey documenting the lives of Dalit communities, who […]


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Riyana Raju Makes History: First ‘Transgender Woman’ To Visit Sabarimala
arun Posted On January 10, 2024


Riyana Raju, who transitioned from male to female years ago, claims to be the first ‘transgender woman’ to accomplish the Sabarimala Ayyappa darshan after eight attempts, as reported by Indian Expres For years, Riyana diligently applied through the Devaswom Board […]


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Ambedkarite Calendar: Nurturing Bahujan Heritage Through Time
arun Posted On January 8, 2024


In the kaleidoscope of calendars that adorn homes and offices, a unique trend has emerged – the Ambedkarite Calendar, deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Bahujan history. While Samyak Publications pioneered this trend, others like Prabudh Bharat and Das […]


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Unraveling the 1974 Worli Riots: A Turning Point in Maharashtra’s Dalit Movement
arun Posted On January 6, 2024


In the annals of Mumbai’s history, a pivotal moment unfolded on January 5, 1974, as the Worli riots erupted, marking a significant turning point in the Dalit movement in Maharashtra. Overshadowed by the more widely recognized 1992 riots, the 1974 […]


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‘Dr BR Ambedkar: Now & Then’ uses Bahujan lens to highlight stories of resistance
arun Posted On December 26, 2023


In her documentary, Jyoti Nisha reverses the Brahminical gaze at multiple levels by standing firmly rooted in a Dalit-Bahujan standpoint, neatly portraying Ambedkar as a civilising force in a deeply casteist society. Written by:Ashna Singh Jyoti Nisha sets the context […]


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Dr.Ambedkar had burnt Manusmriti: Why?
arun Posted On December 26, 2023


25th December is a very important day for Dalits as “Manusmriti Dahan Diwas.” It is also celebrated as “Equality Day”. On this day in 1927, on the great struggle of “Mahad Talab”, Dr. Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar openly burnt Manusmriti. […]


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