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Opinion | The Forgotten Genocide: How The Namasudras Were Betrayed Twice
arun Posted On January 30, 2025


Betrayed by Jinnah’s broken promises, the Namasudra Dalits fled to India post-Partition, only to face a second genocide at Marichjhapi in 1979 at the hands of the West Bengal Communist government Written By : Monidipa Bose Dey Jogendranath Mandal, a […]


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Proposal to Remove Three Castes from SC List: Those Calling Caste a ‘Cancer’ Say—Changing Names Won’t Cure the Disease
arun Posted On January 24, 2025


On the proposal to remove the names ‘Chura,’ ‘Bhangi,’ and ‘Mochi’ from the Scheduled Caste list, intellectuals and experts have stated that removing the caste-based names of communities included in the SC list could endanger their lived experiences, historical identities, […]


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Kancha Ilaiah brings focus on Shudra castes in his latest The Shudra Rebellion
arun Posted On December 15, 2024


The author explains how Kancha Ilaiah, in his latest book ‘The Shudra Rebellion’, posits the link with labour of different caste communities as a more credible way of reading caste both in the present and historically. Going against the obvious […]


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Touchables vs Untouchables: A Case for Reviewing the SC List of Karnataka
arun Posted On August 23, 2024


Dalit sub-groups in Karnataka have been demanding the removal of ‘touchable’ castes such as Lambani, Bhovi, Koracha, and Korama from the SC list, accusing them of cornering reservations meant for ‘untouchable’ castes. Akshay Joshi The fundamental premise for creating Schedule […]


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Despite untouchability, contractual service, meagre wages – why do Bihar’s scavengers scavenge for a living? Ground report
arun Posted On July 28, 2024


Despite financial constraints, the community has promising ambitious youth who are defying the notion that individuals from marginalised castes lack a desire for education. Ankit Pachauri, Translated by Ankit Pachauri Darbhanga (Bihar): Jyoti, a young woman from the Mehatar community, […]


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Touch of ‘Evil’: Bihar Morgues Rely Heavily on ‘Untouchables’
arun Posted On May 21, 2024


Rajesh Mallik’s story exposes the hypocrisy of a society, which treats Doms untouchable while relying on their crucial services. This raises questions about the conscience of those who perpetuate such discrimination. Tarique Anwar Darbhanga/Patna (Bihar): Adorned in white jeans and […]


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Environmental Casteism: Can We Imagine Dalit Ecologies Within a Capitalist Setup?
arun Posted On April 30, 2024


Environmental experiences of Dalits are shaped by their caste-based identities and social hierarchies, leading a unique and often challenging relationship with nature. The poem, “Thakur ka Kuan”, by Omprakash Valmiki offers a powerful testament to the enduring environmental injustices faced […]


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Dalit Student Held Hostage and Subjected to Attempted Sexual Assault in BHU Hostel
arun Posted On April 2, 2024


The incident occurred just months after a doctor was sexually assaulted after being lured into a hostel room Satya Prakash Bharti, Lucknow: A case of a Dalit student being held hostage and stripped naked has come to light in the […]


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Missed opportunity to uphold equality
arun Posted On February 21, 2024


Unfortunately, there were no priests from the Dalit, Adivasi, or Shudra communities in the new Ram temple, as temple entry for them is still an elusive privilege in many parts of rural India. Karamala Areesh Kumar India holds the distinction […]


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No significant change was seen in the condition of Dalits in the country.
arun Posted On February 20, 2024


Darbhanga, The meeting of All India Dalit Class Union Divisional Branch Darbhanga was held at Belwaganj, the residence of Divisional General Secretary Surendra Chaudhary. In the meeting, discussions were held among the officials and members for the election of the […]


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